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 off Almondvale Boulevard.
- View information on The Centre Livingston Car Park 1 (opens new tab) .
- The nearest train station is Livingston South.
- The nearest bus station is Livingston Centre Bus Terminal.
- 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.
- Floors 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift, stairs and escalator.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- Documents are available in the following formats: audio (on request), Braille (on request), voice recognition CD (on request), different languages (on request), Makaton (on request) and large print (on request).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: equality training.
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 off Almondvale Boulevard.
- The name of the car park is The Centre Livingston Car Park 1.
- 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 step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an opening without doors.
- 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 under 120cm.
- Some 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 may be background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Any Gender)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the entrance is 80m.
- 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 no signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 105cm.
- There is a hook lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 230cm (width) x 206cm (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, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 108cm and 142cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Female)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the entrance is 80m.
- 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 no signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 105cm.
- There is a hook lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 230cm (width) x 206cm (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 47cm 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 multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 108cm and 142cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)
- The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the entrance is 80m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- 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 79cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
Checkouts (Floor 0)
- The checkout area is located to the rear left of the store.
- 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 to the left 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, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 92cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located round to the left as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 55m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Floors 0, 1 and 2 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 and a low visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 140cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 154cm (width) x 212cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, a low visual contrast and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, an audible announcer, a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and a hearing assistance alarm system.
Entrance (Customer Stairs)
- This entrance is located at the rear right of the store.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors .
- The width of the opening is 178cm.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The second set of doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 165cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located through to the rear right of the store.
- Floors 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located to the right of the store.
- Floors 0, 1 and 2 are accessed by escalators.
- The escalator steps are unmarked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
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 under 120cm.
- Some 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 not consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches and stools.
Checkouts (Floor 1)
- The checkout area is located on floor 1, to the left from the lift.
- 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 to the left 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, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 93cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
- The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Shop Floor (Floor 2)
- 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 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 not consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches.
Checkouts (Floor 2)
- The checkout area is located on floor 2, to the right from the lift.
- 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 to the left 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, a lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Floor 2)
- The room surveyed is located through to the rear right of floor 2.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
- 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 89cm.
- There is a wash basin, a hand dryer and a mirror in the room.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 2 - Right Hand Transfer)
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- The toilet surveyed is located through to the rear right of the second floor.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has a lift, step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 238cm (width) x 246cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 175cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 76cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 98cm 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 101cm 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
Shower with Adaptations (Floor 2 - Toilet with Adaptations)
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- The shower surveyed is located through to the rear right of floor 2.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
- The grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor 2)
- The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located through to the rear right of floor 2.
- The most accessible route has a lift, step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- Internally the door has a high 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 push tap.
