Access Guide
Introduction
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- The store is located within Affinity Sterling Mills Outlet Shopping.
- The details within this access guide relate to the Next store and not the retail park.
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Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a team member available for help and assistance.
- There is a home delivery service available from the store.
- All items available in store are available online and deliverable to store.
- There is an Order and Collect service in the store.
- Customers can obtain online Order and Collect items from the till point.
- The store does play background music.
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) located at the till point(s).
- Order and Collect items may also be collected rom the Self-Serve Parcel Collection terminal, which is located on the left as you enter the store in the Womenswear department.
Public Transport and Parking
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Public Transport
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- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
- The nearest train station is Alloa.
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Parking
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- The store does not have its own car park.
- The store shares a car park/parking facilities.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is a/are designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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- There is a hatched zone to one side of the Blue Badge bays.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- The store is located in Sterling Mills Outlet Park which is all on one level with level access.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the store.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 173cm.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
- There is not a team member available for assistance at this entrance.
- There is not wayfinding signage available at this entrance.
Womenswear
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Womenswear
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- Womenswear is located directly ahead as you enter the store.
- There is step free access to Womenswear.
- Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
- There is step free access throughout the Womenswear aisle(s).
- There is a browse and order hub within Womenswear.
Menswear
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Menswear
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- Menswear is located to the far left as you enter the store.
- There is step free access to Menswear.
- Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
- There is step free access throughout the Menswear aisle(s).
Childrenswear
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Childrenswear
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- Childrenswear is located to the far right as you enter the store.
- There is step free access to Childrenswear.
- Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
- There is step free access throughout the Childrenswear aisle(s).
Till Point
- The till point is located at the centre rear of the store, straight ahead as you enter.
- There is step free access to the till point.
- The till point is approximately 15m from the entrance.
- The till point is clearly signed.
- The height of the till point is 106cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the till point, however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the till point.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
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- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 20/08/2021.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- There is windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The till point is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Public Facilities
- There is an accessible toilet available within the retail park.
- Standard toilets are available within the retail park.
- Baby changing facilities are available within the retail park.