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Primark - Braehead

Unit 1a Braehead Shopping Centre, Kings Inch Road, Glasgow, G51 4BS

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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 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)

  • Access View
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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.
  • Designated Accessible Till Point View
    • 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.
  • Payment Counter View
    • 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.
  • Lowered Touchscreens View
    • 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.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • 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.
  • Designated Accessible Till Point View
    • 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.
  • Payment Counter View
    • 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.
  • Lowered Touchscreens View
    • 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.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • 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)

  • Access View
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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.