Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- The name of the nearest car park is Braehead Shopping Centre.
- The nearest train station is Hillington.
- The nearest underground station is Govan.
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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.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is a British Sign Language interpreter on duty.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
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 directly outside the store.
- The name of the car park is Braehead Shopping Centre.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- The car park is split level and on three sides of the shopping centre.
Entrance (Shopping Centre)
- This entrance is located in the Braehead Shopping Centre.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is 680cm.
Entrance (Car Park)
- This entrance is located at the front left of the store, opposite the shopping centre car park.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 139cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 139cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
Shop Floor
- 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 under 120cm.
- Some aisles are obstructed by product bins.
- 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 background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Signage is provided.
- Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches and stools.
- Customers can obtain online items from the Click and Collect counter at the rear of the store.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Counter (Click and Collect)
- The counter is located at the rear of the store.
- The distance from the shopping centre entrance is 80m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Any Gender)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear right of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the shopping centre entrance is 60m.
- 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 86cm.
- Internally the door has a low 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 258cm (width) x 221cm (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 visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a seat/stool available.
- The seat/chair is 46cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 107cm and 167cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Fitting Room (Any Gender)
- The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear right of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the shopping centre entrance is 60m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- 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 69cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Staffed Checkouts
- The staffed checkout area is located at the rear of the store.
- The store has a designated accessible till point and payment counters.
- There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
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Designated Accessible Till Point
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- The designated accessible till point is located to the right of the standard checkouts.
- Customers may need to queue to use the designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
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Payment Counter
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- The payment counter surveyed is located at the rear of the store.
- Signage is provided for the counter.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The height of the counter is 92cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 110cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Self-Service Checkouts
- The self-service checkout area is located at the rear of the store, to the left of the staffed checkouts.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
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Lowered Touchscreens
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- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket shops.
- The lowered self-service touch screen surveyed was located to the left of the exit gate.
- The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 93cm to 115cm from the floor.
- The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 86cm.
- The height of the loading area is 55cm.
- The height of the packing area is 55cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 86cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 148cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 86cm.
- The height of the loading area is 55cm.
- The height of the packing area is 55cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 108cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 107cm.
- The width of the exit barrier opening is 100cm.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Staffed Checkouts (Homeware)
- The staffed checkout area is located at the rear left of the store.
- The store has a designated accessible till point and payment counters.
- There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
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Designated Accessible Till Point
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- The designated accessible till point is located to the right of the standard checkouts.
- Customers may need to queue to use the designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
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Payment Counter
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- The payment counter surveyed is located at the rear left of the store.
- Signage is provided for the counter.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 110cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Self-Service Checkouts (Homeware)
- The self-service checkout area is located at the rear left of the store, to the left of the Homeware staffed checkouts.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
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Lowered Touchscreens
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- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket shops.
- The lowered self-service touch screen surveyed was located to the right of the checkouts exit gate.
- The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 96cm to 118cm from the floor.
- The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 86cm.
- The height of the loading area is 55cm.
- The height of the packing area is 55cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 80cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 148cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 86cm.
- The height of the loading area is 55cm.
- The height of the packing area is 55cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 113cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 107cm.
- The width of the exit barrier opening is 95cm.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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- The toilet surveyed is located through to the rear of the store.
- The distance from the shopping centre entrance is 95m.
- 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high 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 161cm (width) x 231cm (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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- 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 48cm 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 111cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 70cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 114cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 128cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Standard Toilet Facilities
- The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located through to the rear of the store.
- The distance from the shopping centre entrance is 90m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
- The ambulant cubicle has a horizontal grab rail on the left.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room
- The room surveyed is located through to the rear of the store.
- The distance from the shopping centre entrance is 90m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
- There is a wash basin, a hand dryer, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
