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 nearest train station is Euston.
- The nearest underground station is Tottenham Court Road.
- 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 the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Women (floor 0), Men and Home (floor -1).
- The following areas have stepped access: Women (floor 0), Men and Home (floor -1).
- Access throughout may include narrow aisles.
- All floors (floors -1 to 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.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
Entrance (Oxford Street - Left)
- This entrance is located on Oxford Street, to the left hand side of the store.
- 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 by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 145cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Oxford Street - Right)
- This entrance is located on Oxford Street, to the right hand side of the store.
- 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 steep gradient.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 145cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Tottenham Court Road)
- This entrance is located on Tottenham Court Road.
- 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 145cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Shop Floor (Floor 0)
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: part of Women.
- The following areas have stepped access: part of Women.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- Some aisles are obstructed by product displays, seating and pillars.
- 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 background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Signage is provided.
- 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.
- Customers can obtain online items from the Click and Collect counter on floor 2.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on the left hand side of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the Oxford Street left entrance is 25m.
- 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 numbered signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- 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 233cm (width) x 213cm (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 within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on the left hand side of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the Oxford Street left entrance is 26m.
- 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.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- 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 at the rear of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has self-serve touchscreens and a designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point is located at the rear left of the checkouts.
- The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a portable payment machine.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 90cm.
- 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.
- The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 124cm to 144cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
- The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 106cm.
- The width of the exit barrier opening is 95cm.
Lift (Single - Left)
- The lift surveyed is located at the front left hand side of the store.
- The distance from the Oxford Street left entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- All floors (floors -1 to 2) 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 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 147cm (width) x 273cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Lift (Multiple - Right)
- The lift surveyed is located on the right hand side of the store.
- The distance from the Oxford Street left entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has slight ramps or slopes.
- All floors (floors -1 to 2) 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 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 142cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 166cm (width) x 221cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located at the centre of the store.
- All floors (floors -1 to 2) 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 at the front left of the store.
- All floors (floors -1 to 2) can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- The steps have some clear markings 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.
Shop Floor (Floor -1)
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Men and Home.
- The following areas have stepped access: Men and Home.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
- Some aisles are obstructed by product displays and seating.
- 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.
- 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.
- Customers can obtain online items from the Click and Collect counter on floor 2.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor -1)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the left lift is 18m.
- 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 numbered 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 locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 231cm (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 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 no coat hooks.
- 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 left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the left lift is 18m.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- 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 at the rear centre of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has self-serve touchscreens, 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 and a portable payment machine.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm 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 not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 94cm to 117cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
- The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 106cm.
- The width of the exit barrier opening is 98cm.
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 aisles are obstructed by product displays and seating.
- 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.
- 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.
- Customers can obtain online items from the Click and Collect counter on floor 2.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 1)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located at the left hand side of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the lift left is 15m.
- 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 pictorial and numbered 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 locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 260cm (width) x 210cm (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 within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 1)
- The fitting room surveyed is located at the left hand side of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the left lift is 10m.
- 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.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- 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 at the rear of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has self-serve touchscreens, 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 and a portable payment machine.
- 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 96cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 94cm to 116cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
- The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 106cm.
- The width of the exit barrier opening is 97cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Left Hand Transfer)
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the rear left hand corner of the store.
- The distance from the left lift is 24m.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- 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 146cm (width) x 215cm (depth) and there is not 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 83cm (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 106cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 92cm 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 97cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor 1)
- The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located at the rear left hand corner of the store.
- The distance from the left lift is 25m.
- 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.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- 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.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Floor 1)
- The room surveyed is located at the rear left hand corner of the store.
- The distance from the left lift is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a low 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 88cm.
- There is a wash basin and a mirror in the room.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
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 aisles are obstructed by product displays and seating.
- 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.
- 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.
- Customers can obtain online items from the Click and Collect counter in the far left hand side of this floor.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 2)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the right of the checkouts.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 14m.
- 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 locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 232cm (width) x 211cm (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 no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 2)
- The fitting room surveyed is located to the right of the checkouts.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 16m.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
Checkouts (Floor 2)
- The checkout area is located at the rear of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has self-serve touchscreens, 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 between 120cm and 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 75cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 94cm to 116cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
- The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 106cm.
- The width of the exit barrier opening is 94cm.
Counter (Click and Collect)
- The counter is located at the rear of the store on the second floor.
- The distance from the lift is 80m.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
