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Unit 5, Thurmaston Shopping Centre, Barkby Thorpe Lane, Thurmaston, LE4 8GP

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • The fitting rooms with adaptations are located on the ground floor and the first Floor.
    • The standard fitting rooms are located on the ground Floor and the first floor.

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • There is a public car park located in front of the venue.
    • The name of the car park is Thurmaston Shopping Centre 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

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 225cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 190cm.

Shop Floor (Ground Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • 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 throughout this area.
  • 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 not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
  • Customers can obtain online items from the ground floor counter area on the left facing the counter.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Counter (Ground Floor)

  • The counter is located on the right after entering the store.
  • The distance from the entrance is 24m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 101cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • 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 103cm.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located on the left hand side after entering the store.
    • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
    • The distance from the entrance is 22m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage for the fitting room.
    • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 172cm (width) x 194cm (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 is a dropdown rail in the fitting room.
    • The dropdown rail for the fitting room has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted chair available.
    • The seat/chair is 43cm from the floor.
    • There is an assistance bell at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the right side of the store in the children's section.
  • The distance from the entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground floor and the first floor 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 90cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 115cm (width) x 198cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Escalators

  • The escalators surveyed are located on the left hand side after entering the store.
  • The first floor can be accessed by escalator.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are not clearly marked.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located on the left after entering the store.
  • The ground floor and the first floor 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Shop Floor (1st Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
  • Some of the columns have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is product and overhead signage.
  • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available for customers includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Counter (1st Floor)

  • The counter is located on the left after exiting the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 101cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
  • 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 and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (1st Floor)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located on the first floor, on the right after exiting the lift.
    • The fitting room surveyed is male only.
    • The distance from the lift is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
    • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 222cm (width) x 195cm (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 is a dropdown rail in the fitting room.
    • The dropdown rail for the fitting room has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted chair available.
    • The seat/chair is 40cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 151cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.