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 name of the nearest car park is Meadowhall - Orange Car Park.
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- The nearest train station is Meadowhall.
- The nearest tram stop is Meadowhall Interchange or Meadowhall South / Tinsley.
- 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 and 1 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 a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is 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 Meadowhall Way.
- The name of the car park is Meadowhall - Orange Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
Entrance (Floor 0)
- This entrance is located in the 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 700cm.
- 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 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.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear right hand corner of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the floor 0 entrance is 90m.
- 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.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 89cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 244cm (width) x 240cm (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 low visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a low 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)
- The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear right hand corner of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the floor 0 entrance is 90m.
- 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 82cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
Checkouts (Floor 0 - Rear Left)
- The checkout area is located to the rear left corner 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 lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is at least 150cm 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 77cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Checkouts (Floor 0 - Rear Right)
- The checkout area is located to 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 right 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 at least 150cm 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 patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the centre of the store.
- The distance from the floor 0 or floor 1 entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Floors 0 and 1 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a low 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 a low colour contrast, tactile markings and Braille markings.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 130cm.
- The lift was out of service at time of survey (June 2024). Please contact the store for updates on the status of the lift.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located beyond the entrances, to the left.
- Floors 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 right of the checkouts.
- Floors 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.
Entrance (Floor 1)
- This entrance is located in the 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 600cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
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.
- Customers can obtain online items from the Click and Collect counter at the rear centre of the store.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 1)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the floor 1 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 no signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 226cm (width) x 208cm (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 low visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a low 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 104cm and 140cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 1)
- The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the floor 1 entrance is 63m.
- 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 83cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
Checkouts (Floor 1)
- The checkout area is located beyond the floor 1 entrance, to the right.
- 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 right 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 between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 92cm.
- 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 a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
Entrance (Floor 1 - Toilets)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the store.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a key pad at a height of 140cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- A member of staff is required to open the door to access the toilets.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - Floor 1)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the store.
- The distance from the floor 1 entrance is 63m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 86cm.
- 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 151cm (width) x 221cm (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, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the 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 high 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 81cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 100cm 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 100cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor 1)
- The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located at the rear of the store.
- The distance from the floor 1 entrance is 63m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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.
- The ambulant cubicle has differing rail configurations.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a baby changing table and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
