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Specsavers

8 Wood Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6JE

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Overview

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • There is a public car park located off Rother Street.
    • The name of the car park is NCP Stratford-on-Avon Rother Street.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • 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 a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 161cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located straight ahead from the entrance.
    • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 105cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the rear left side of the store.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the rear and left side of the store.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and pillars.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Eye Test Room

  • The room is located to the rear left of the store.
  • The distance from the entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Dispensing Counter

  • The counter is located on the right side of the store.
  • The distance from the entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 74cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

Payment Counter

  • The counter is located on the left side of the store.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has a slight ramp.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 93cm.
  • 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 payment machine is moveable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located towards the rear of the store.
    • The distance from the entrance is 19m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is not any 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 locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 151cm (width) x 200cm (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 lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 163cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.