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Introduction

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• The store is located in/on a main shopping street/area.
• The store is located within Manchester Arndale.
• The details within this access guide relate to the Next store and not the shopping centre.
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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 customer order collection point.
• The store does play background music.
• There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) located within Costa.
• The Customer Order Collection Point is located on the Lower level.

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Public Transport and Parking

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• Public Transport View
  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
  • The nearest train station is Manchester Victoria.
  • The nearest tram station is Exchange Square or Shudehill.
• Parking View
  • The store does not have its own car park.
  • There is a public car park within approximately 200m of the store.
  • The public parking facilities are located on High Street.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tiled.
  • Access into Manchester Arndale is step-free via double width automatic doors.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.

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Outside Access (Manchester Arndale - Upper Level - Womenswear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the upper level of Manchester Arndale.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • There is not a team member available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at this entrance.

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Outside Access (Manchester Arndale - Lower Level - Menswear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the lower level of Manchester Arndale.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • There is not a team member available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at this entrance.

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Outside Access (Withy Grove)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Withy Grove.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 230cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • 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 lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately to the right and left as you enter.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • 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 on both sides.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Outside Access (Corporation Street)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Corporation Street.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 198cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 11 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • 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 on both sides.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter the Manchester Arndale - Lower Level - Menswear entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Manchester Arndale - Lower Level - Menswear 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 level 0 and level 1 and level 2.
• 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 a high 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 120cm x 220cm (3ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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Womenswear

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located on level 2, ahead as you enter the Manchester Arndale - upper level - Womenswear 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).
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Womenswear till point(s).
  • The nearest Womenswear till point(s) is/are approximately 30m from the Manchester Arndale - upper level - Womenswear entrance.
  • The till point(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The height of the Womenswear till point(s) is/are 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • 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 not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 23 fitting room(s) in total within Womenswear, 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 clearly signed.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the fitting room opening is 145cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 210cm x 275cm.
  • 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), 150cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • 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.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 22 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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Beauty

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• Beauty View
  • The Beauty department is located on level 2, to the left of the store as you enter the Manchester Arndale - upper level - Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Beauty department.
  • Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
  • There is step free access throughout the Beauty department aisle(s).

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Lingerie

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• Lingerie View
  • Lingerie is located on level 2, to the right of the store as you enter the Manchester Arndale - upper level - Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Lingerie.
  • Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
  • There is step free access throughout the Lingerie aisle(s).

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are in a staff area and are only available on request.
  • The stairs are located in a staff only area, ahead and to the right as you enter the Manchester Arndale - Lower Level - Menswear entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 30m from the Manchester Arndale - Lower Level - Menswear entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are level 0 and level 1 and level 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are 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 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low.
• Escalator(s) View
  • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located ahead as you enter the Manchester Arndale - Lower Level - Menswear entrance.
  • The escalator(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The escalators go both up and down.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are level 0 and level 1 and level 2.
  • The escalator(s) steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are good.

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Childrenswear

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• Childrenswear View
  • Childrenswear is located on level 0, to the left of the store as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to Childrenswear, 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 Childrenswear aisle(s).
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Childrenswear till point(s).
  • The nearest Childrenswear till point(s) is/are approximately 40m from the lift.
  • The till point(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The height of the Childrenswear till point(s) is/are 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • 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.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 2 standard fitting room(s) within Childrenswear.
  • 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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Menswear

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located on level 1, ahead as you enter the Manchester Arndale - lower level - Menswear entrance.
  • 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).
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Menswear till point(s).
  • The nearest Menswear till point(s) is/are approximately 30m from the Manchester Arndale - lower level - Menswear entrance.
  • 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 not a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • 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 not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 13 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 clearly signed.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the fitting room opening is 147cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 230cm x 235cm.
  • 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 not a coat hook in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • 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.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 12 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).

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Home

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• Home View
  • The Home department is located on level 1, to the right of the store as you enter the Manchester Arndale - lower level - Menswear 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).
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Home department till point(s).
  • The nearest Home department till point(s) is/are approximately 50m from the Manchester Arndale - lower level - Menswear 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 not a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • 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 not placed in front of a background which is patterned.

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Costa

• Costa is located on level 0, ahead as you exit the lift.
• There is step free access to Costa, via lift.
• There is step free access throughout.
• Food and/or drink(s) is/are ordered from the service counter.
• Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
• The height of the service counter is 95cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter, however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Tables are not permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 2m from the entrance/opening.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m from the counter.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 40cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 73cm.
• There is clear manoeuvring space throughout.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Two handle cups are not available.
• Takeaway cups are available.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Costa does play background music.
• WiFi is available in Costa.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 0, to the left of the store as you exit the lift, within Costa.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 90cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a high contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on level 0, to the left of the store as you exit the lift, within Costa.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the shared toilet(s), via lift.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a/are similar standard toilet(s) available.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located on level 0, to the right of the store as you exit the lift.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 40m from the lift.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room, via lift.
• Team members do need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a baby area adjacent to the parent and baby room where bottles can be heated.