Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Facilities available in the venue include: EV charging points and a shop with a deli counter and Costa Express machines.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is not a public car park nearby.
- The nearest train station is Dover Priory.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a steep slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is 1 other entrance.
- There is stepped access at the other entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is not available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located ahead from the shop entrance, through the toilet area door.
- The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
- The toilet with adaptations is also the female standard toilet.
- Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located ahead from the shop entrance, through the toilet area door, then on the left.
ATMs
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the left of the shop entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- There is not a Talking ATM.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 71cm and 109cm.
Petrol Station
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Parking
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- The petrol station does not have dedicated parking separate to the pumps.
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Forecourt
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- Staff can provide assistance at the pumps.
- Customers can alert staff that they require assistance by doing the following: using an app.
- Fuel pump nozzle holsters are at a height of 93cm.
- It is not possible to pay at the pump.
- There is an out of hours payment counter with step-free access via slope.
- Other facilities available on the forecourt include: disposable glove dispensers, a tyre pressure machine and a water pump.
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 245cm (width) x 498cm (depth).
- The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
- Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless) and via an app.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access via slope into the shop.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of main product widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving and sliding door display cabinets.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- There is product signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter surveyed is located to the right from the shop entrance.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 112cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 89cm.
- The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 137cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (No Lateral Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the shop entrance, through the toilet area door.
- The distance from the shop entrance is 10m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- 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 colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 142cm (width) x 168cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This toilet is also the female standard toilet.
