Access Guide
Introduction
- Next store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
- The store is located in/on a main shopping street/area.
- The store is located within Treaty Centre.
- The details within this access guide relate to the Next store and not the shopping centre.
- Treaty Centre link (new tab) - click here.
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 Womenswear till point.
- The store does play background music.
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) located at the Womenswear till point(s), at the Menswear till point(s) and at the Childrenswear till point(s).
Public Transport and Parking
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Public Transport
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- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
- The nearest train station is Hounslow.
- The nearest underground tube station is Hounslow Central.
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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 multi-storey.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- Information including payment terms, is provided at the entrance to the car park, to make it clear whether or not free parking is available to Blue Badge holders.
- 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 380cm x 480cm (12ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays vary in size.
- 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.
- There is not a designated drop-off point.
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Comments
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- Parking now requires payment via an app; cash payments are no longer accepted.
Approach (High Street)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
Outside Access (High Street)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on High Street.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not 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) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 200cm.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
- There is a team member available for assistance at this entrance.
- There is wayfinding signage available at this entrance.
Approach (Treaty Centre)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tiled.
- Access into the Treaty Centre is step-free via double width automatic doors.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
Outside Access (Treaty Centre)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of Treaty Centre.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
- There is a team member available for assistance at this entrance.
- There is not wayfinding signage available at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you enter.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located ahead as you enter.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
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Comments
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- This entrance will be closed an hour before the store closes.
Womenswear
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Womenswear
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- Womenswear is located on the ground floor, straight ahead from the High Street entrance.
- 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 some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
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Till Point(s)
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- There is step free access to the Womenswear till point(s).
- The nearest Womenswear till point(s) is/are approximately 19m from the High Street entrance.
- The till point(s) is/are not clearly signed.
- The height of the Womenswear till point(s) is/are 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/11/2022.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The till point(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
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Standard Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 4 standard fitting room(s) within Womenswear.
- There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
- The fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
- There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).
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- There is an accessible fitting room in Childrenswear.
Childrenswear
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Childrenswear
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- Childrenswear is located on the ground floor, to the centre of the store from the High Street entrance.
- 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).
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Till Point(s)
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- There is step free access to the Childrenswear till point(s).
- The nearest Childrenswear till point(s) is/are approximately 38m from the High Street entrance.
- The till point(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The height of the Childrenswear till point(s) is/are 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/11/2022.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The till point(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
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Accessible Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 1 fitting room(s) in total within Childrenswear, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
- There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
- The accessible fitting room(s) is/are not clearly signed.
- There is not a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
- The clear width of the fitting room opening is 87cm.
- The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 200cm x 220cm.
- There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
- There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
- There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
- There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 10cm from the floor.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 90cm from the floor.
- There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
- There is a bench seat in the accessible fitting room(s).
- The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
- There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s), however if notified in advance a member of staff will be available for assistance if required.
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Comments
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- A RADAR key is required to access the accessible fitting room. Please speak to a member of staff for the key.
The till point is 23m from the ramped access at the Treaty Centre entrance.
- A RADAR key is required to access the accessible fitting room. Please speak to a member of staff for the key.
Home
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Home
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- The Home department is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the store from the High Street entrance.
- There is step free access to the Home department.
- Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
- There is step free access throughout the Home department aisle(s).
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Till Point(s)
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- There is step free access to the Home department till point(s).
- The nearest Home department till point(s) is/are approximately 59m from the High Street entrance.
- The till point(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The height of the Home department till point(s) is/are 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/11/2022.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The till point(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
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- The till point is 10m from the ramped access at the Treaty Centre entrance.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located to the right of the store as you enter the High Street entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the High Street entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor and first floor.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the rear right of Womenswear, from the High Street entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the High Street entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A team member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor and first floor.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- There is not a colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 200cm (3ft 10in x 6ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Menswear
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Menswear
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- Menswear is located on the first floor, to the right of the store as you exit the lift.
- There is step free access to Menswear, via lift.
- 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).
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
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Till Point(s)
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- There is step free access to the Menswear till point(s).
- The nearest Menswear till point(s) is/are approximately 23m from the lift.
- The till point(s) is/are clearly signed.
- The height of the Menswear till point(s) is/are 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/11/2022.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The till point(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
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Accessible Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 3 fitting room(s) in total within Menswear, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
- There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
- The accessible fitting room(s) is/are not clearly signed.
- There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
- The clear width of the fitting room opening is 100cm.
- The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 195cm x 248cm.
- There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
- There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
- There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
- There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 10cm from the floor.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 90cm from the floor.
- There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
- There is a bench seat in the accessible fitting room(s).
- The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
- There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s), however if notified in advance a member of staff will be available for assistance if required.
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Standard Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 2 standard fitting room(s) within Menswear.
- There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
- The fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
- There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Treaty Centre Shopping Centre.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.