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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 Kingston Court Retail Park.
• 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 Home 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 Home till point(s).
• Customer collections are collected from the Home till point using a tablet system.

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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 Manors.
  • The nearest Metro station is Kingston Park.
• Parking View
  • 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.
  • 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 500cm (12ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park now has 2 exits and not just the one.
  • There is a one way system in operation which makes the wait to get into the car park longer on busier days.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
  • There are fixed bollards on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 108cm.
  • The bollards have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm.
  • 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.

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Womenswear (Ground Floor)

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located on the ground floor, 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 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.
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Womenswear till point(s).
  • The nearest Womenswear till point(s) is/are approximately 14m from the entrance.
  • The till point(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • The height of the Womenswear till point(s) is/are 99cm.
  • 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.
  • 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.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 14 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 not clearly signed.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the fitting room opening is 115cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 236cm x 201cm.
  • 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 14cm from the floor.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 116cm 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.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 13 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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Menswear (Ground Floor)

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located on the ground floor, to the 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).
  • 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.
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Menswear till point(s).
  • The nearest Menswear till point(s) is/are approximately 14m from the entrance.
  • The till point(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • The height of the Menswear till point(s) is/are 99cm.
  • 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 07/09/2021.
  • 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.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 9 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 91cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 203cm x 200cm.
  • 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 14cm from the floor.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 117cm 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.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 8 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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Childrenswear (Ground Floor)

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• Childrenswear View
  • Childrenswear is located on the ground floor, at the rear of 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).
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Childrenswear till point(s).
  • The nearest Childrenswear till point(s) is/are approximately 28m from the entrance.
  • The till point(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • The height of the Childrenswear till point(s) is/are 99cm.
  • 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 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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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter the store.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the 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 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 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.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the Womenswear department.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the 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 not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is not 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 good colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall.
• The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 115cm x 198cm (3ft 9in x 6ft 6in).
• There are no 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 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.

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Home (First Floor)

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• Home View
  • The Home department is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the Home department, 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 Home department aisle(s).
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• 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 32m from the lift.
  • The till point(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • The height of the Home department till point(s) is/are 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the till point(s).
  • The height of the lowered section at the till point(s) is 77cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till point(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • 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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Costa (First Floor)

• Costa is located on the fist floor, to the rear left of the store as you exit the lift.
• There is step free access to Costa, via lift.
• There is step free access throughout.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Tables are not permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m from the entrance/opening.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 42cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 96cm.
• There is clear manoeuvring space throughout.
• Two handle cups are not available.
• Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic/takeaway cutlery is available.
• Costa does play background music.
• WiFi is available in Costa.

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• Comments View
  • Costa has a self-service drinks machine.
  • The self-service machine touchscreen is over 126cm.
  • The self-service machine card reader is over 155cm high.
  • Next staff are able to assist and to bring items to a table.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.