Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- The name of the nearest car park is Lewisham Public Parking.
- View information on Lewisham Public Parking (opens new tab) .
- The nearest step-free train station is Lewisham station.
- 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 access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Floor 0 and 1 can be accessed via a standard lift, stairs and escalator.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- 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 off Clipper Way.
- The name of the car park is Lewisham Public Parking.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- 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 access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 144cm.
- The doors have a medium 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 under 120cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
- Some of the walls 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.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on the right hand side of floor 0.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the store entrance is 44m.
- 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 written text signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 119cm.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 221cm (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 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 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on the right hand side of floor 0.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the store entrance 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 a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 74cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror and a bench seat.
Checkouts (Floor 0)
- The checkout area is located at the rear right 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 on 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 portable payment machine and a hearing assistance system.
- 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 not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located in the middle of the store, on the left hand side.
- The distance from the store entrance is 24m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Floor 0 and 1 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high 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 high visual contrast.
- None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 102cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 178cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and 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, a list of floor services/facilities and a visual floor indicator.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located ahead from the store entrance.
- Floor 0 and 1 are accessed by escalators.
- The escalator steps are unmarked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the lift.
- Floor 0 and 1 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 do not 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 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not 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 under 120cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
- Some of the walls 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: benches.
- Customers can obtain online items from the front right corner of floor 1.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 1)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on the right hand side of floor 1.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 22m.
- 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 written text signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 119cm.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 222cm (width) x 389cm (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 high visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 1)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on the right hand side of floor 1.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 20m.
- 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 and a bench seat.
Checkouts (Floor 1)
- The checkout area is located at the rear of floor 1.
- 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 on 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 and a hearing assistance system.
- 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 not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
