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Primark - Birkenhead

212 - 218 Grange Road, Birkenhead, CH41 6EA

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Overview

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Salisbury Street.
    • The name of the car park is Pyramids Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the shop.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 131cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Shop Floor

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the left side of the store which is accessed via a slight ramp that bypasses the steps.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the left side of the store which is accessed via steps.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
  • 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: benches.
  • Customers can obtain online items from the rear of the shop.

Fitting Room with Adaptations

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of the shop within the standard fitting room.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the entrance is 100m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has a slight ramp or slope.
    • 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 high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a sliding bolt lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 266cm (width) x 222cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
    • The grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a seat/stool available.
    • The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 102cm and 167cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.

Standard Fitting Room

  • The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of the shop.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 100m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

Checkouts

  • The checkout area is located on the left side of the shop.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has standard checkouts, self-serve touchscreens and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located on the left end of the checkouts.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is at least 150cm and the width at each turn is at least 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 not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 130cm to 150cm from the floor.
  • The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
  • The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 107cm.
  • The width of the exit barrier opening is 88cm.

Counter (Click and Collect)

  • The counter is located at the rear of the store.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 100m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.