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North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre

Tesco Taw View Extra, Barnstaple Retail Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2AS

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Getting Here (North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre)

  • By Road View
    • North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre is located within Tesco Taw View Extra car park. The vaccination centre can be accessed via the A39 to south by taking the exit at the Lake Roundabout onto the A361. Proceed along this road until the four-way junction and turn right onto the A3125. At the next roundabout take the second exit onto Station Road and continue to the next roundabout. Take either the first or second exit and the Vaccination Centre and Tesco Taw View Extra will be directly in front of you. For sat nav location enter EX31 2AS.
    • Patient and visitor car parking is available within the open air/surface car park, which is located in front of Tesco Taw View Extra. There are clearly marked Blue Badge bays located within this open air/surface car park.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest available bus stop is located along Station Road and is approximately 200m from the Vaccination Centre. The services provided at this bus stop include the 15A, 15C, 19, 21, 21A, 21C, 71, 72, 85, 155, 309, 310, 315, 319, 372, 821, and 921.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Barnstaple. The station is located along Station Road and is approximately 280m from the Vaccination Centre.
  • Useful Links View

Getting Help and Assistance (North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre)

  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
  • Home visits services are not available.

Parking (North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre Parking)

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located around the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre is located in the Tesco Extra Taw View car park.

Opening Times (North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre)

  • Monday 08:30 - 13:30.
  • Monday 14:00 - 17:15.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 13:30.
  • Tuesday 14:00 - 17:15.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 13:30.
  • Wednesday 14:00 - 17:15.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 13:30.
  • Thursday 14:00 - 17:15.
  • Friday 08:30 - 13:30.
  • Saturday 08:30 - 16:00.
  • Sunday Closed.

Entrance (North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the back of the Tesco car park.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • Comments View
    • The width of the entrance is variable.

Reception (North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located at the entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are varied.
    • The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The type of flooring is concrete.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • The seats do not have armrests.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.

Waiting Room / Area (North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 7m from the entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
  • The type of flooring is concrete.
  • There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Chairs with armrests are not available.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.

Outside Access (North Devon COVID-19 Vaccination Centre)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the van.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 59cm.
  • Step Details View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the entrance.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).

Consultation / Treatment Room (Vaccination Vans)

  • There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; Van Jerry.
  • There is not level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • There is a chair.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.