Access Guide
Overview - Standard
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About
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- The venue has 2 floors.
- Services and facilities on Floor G include: Women's, Children's and Home Departments.
- Services and facilities on Floor 1 include: a Men's Department and Costa Coffee.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Westside Retail Park car park.
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- The nearest train station is Guiseley Station.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is 1 other entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the other entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways, narrow openings and pillars.
- Floors G and 1 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear of costa, on floor 1.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of Costa, on floor 1.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the Toilet with Adaptations on floor 1.
- The fitting rooms with adaptations are located to the rear of the Women's Department on floor G and to the rear of the Men's Department on floor 1.
- The standard fitting rooms are located to the rear of the Women's Department on floor G and to the rear of the Men's Department on floor 1.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- There is a public car park located at the front of the store.
- The name of the car park is Westside Retail Park car park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located at the front of the store.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 125cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There are security barriers at the entrance.
Shop Floor (Floor G)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- One of the aisles is obstructed by pillars.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in all walkways.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- There is wayfinding, product and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available for customers includes: stools.
- Customers can obtain online items from the Children's Department Counter or the online collections tablets within the Children's Department.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- The online collections tablet touchscreens have a height range of 110 - 118cm.
Counter (Women's Department)
- The counter is located on the left side of the store, on floor G.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 17m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 103cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 107cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Counter (Home Department)
- The counter is located on the right side of the store, on floor G.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 41m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 103cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 107cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Counter (Children's Department)
- The counter is located to the rear of the store, on the left side, on floor G.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 39m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 106cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Women's Department)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear of the fitting room corridor beyond the Women's Department counter.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 42m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is no signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 93cm.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 218cm (width) x 229cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
- There is a grab rail in the fitting room.
- The grab rail for the fitting room has a high colour contrast.
- There are dropdown rails in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
- There is a seated bench available.
- The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 142cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Stairs
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter from the Main Entrance.
- Floors G and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The step markings are not clearly visible.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located on the right side of the store.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 24m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Floors G and 1 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 99cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 193cm (width) x 118cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
- The lift has a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Shop Floor (Floor 1)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in all walkways.
- There is background noise.
- Seating available for customers includes: stools.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Counter (Mens Department)
- The counter is located to the rear of the Men's Department, on the first floor.
- The distance from the lift is 41m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 108cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Mens Department)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear of the Men's Department on floor 1.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 49m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is no signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 107cm.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 216cm (width) x 198cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
- There are no grab rails in the fitting room.
- There are dropdown rails in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
- There is a seated bench available.
- The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Eating and Drinking (Costa)
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Location and Access
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- Costa is located on floor 1, ahead as you exit the lift.
- The most accessible route has a lift.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a payment counter.
- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located ahead as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 104cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 124cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- The hearing assistance system is located at the service counter.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital) and countertop.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of Costa Coffee, on floor 1.
- The distance from the lift is 22m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- Access to this toilet is for Costa Coffee customers only.
- A code is required to enter the toilet and that can be provided at the Costa service counter.
- The height of the key pad is 117cm.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 195cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
