Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The nearest parking is located Trinity Centre.
- View information on Q-Park The Trinity Centre (opens new tab) .
- The nearest train station is Aberdeen.
- The nearest bus station is 2 Guild Street, Aberdeen.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab)
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: the entrance to the store from the Trinity Centre Mall.
- Floors -1, G and 1 can be accessed via a standard lift and escalator.
- There are toilets with adaptations on floors -1 and G. Standard toilets are located on floor -1.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: wheeled baskets.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a public car park located within the Trinity Centre .
- The name of the car park is Trinity Centre.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are 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 access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Shop Floor (Floor 0)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
- Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: sofas and stools.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of the building to the left.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the store entrance is 150m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a lever twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 197cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a seat/stool available.
- The seat/chair is 45cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 95cm and 120cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There are standard fitting rooms on this floor.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the store on the left.
- The distance from the store entrance is 150m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 230cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 165cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 78cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
Checkouts (Floor 0)
- The checkout area is located to the left of the store at the rear.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point is located at the right end of the checkouts.
- If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
- The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a hearing assistance system.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and there is no need to turn.
- The height of the payment counter is 87cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located on Floors 1, G and -1.
- The distance from the entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Floors G and 1 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The majority of the external controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 150cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 165cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.
- At the date of survey two lift's were undergoing maintenance work.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located to the right of the store.
- Floors -1, G and 1 are accessed by escalators.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
Stairs (From Trinity Mall to Floor 0)
- The stairs surveyed are located to your right as you enter the store.
- Floor G with the ground floor to the Trinity Centre can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 8 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked .
- 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
Shop Floor (Floor 1)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
- Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Signage is provided.
Checkouts (Floor 1)
- The checkout area is located on the opposite wall of the store from the lifts.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has a designated accessible till point and standard checkouts.
- The designated accessible till point is located at the right end of the checkouts.
- If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
- The designated accessible till point has a knee recess and a hearing assistance system.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
Shop Floor (Floor - 1)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
- Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: sofas.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor -1)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on the opposite wall from the lifts.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 42m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 233cm (width) x 222cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- The grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a seat/stool available.
- The seat/chair is 47cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 90cm and 120cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor -1)
- The fitting room surveyed is located to the right of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
Checkouts (Floor -1)
- The checkout area is located at the rear of the store on the left.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point is located at the right end of the standard checkouts.
- If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
- The designated accessible till point has a knee recess and a hearing assistance system.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 89cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - Floor -1)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the store.
- The distance from the store entrance is 100m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 395cm (width) x 320cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 335cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 120cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor - 1)
- The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located to the rear of the store.
- The distance from the entrance is 100m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
