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A56 - Rising Bridge - Shell - Petrol Station

Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 2SB

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Overview

ATMs (External)

  • There is one ATM.
  • The ATM is located at the front right of the shop.
  • The ATM is clearly signed.
  • The approach to the ATM has bollards.
  • There is not a Talking ATM.
  • Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
  • This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 88cm and 121cm.

Petrol Station

  • Parking View
    • The petrol station has standard parking bays.
  • Forecourt View
    • 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 90cm.
    • It is not possible to pay at the pump.
    • Other facilities available on the forecourt include: paper towel dispensers, disposable glove dispensers, a tyre pressure machine and a water pump.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 10 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 245cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is 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), with a membership/loyalty card (contactless) and via an app.
  • Entrance View
    • There is step-free access via slope into the shop.
    • The slope has a steep gradient.
    • There is a single automatic door.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 98cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • Aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins, product displays and additional stock.
    • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding top cabinets.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • There is product signage.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter surveyed is located to the right from the entrance.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 106cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 130cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the shop entrance, at the right rear.
    • The distance from the shop entrance is 12m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • 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 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 133cm (width) x 192cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 67cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 90cm 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 72cm 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 100cm 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 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.