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Summary

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• Services Available View
  • In this store these services are available; Photobooths, Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning) and National/Health Lottery.
  • Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
• Facilities Available View
  • The following facilities are available at this store; an accessible toilet.

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Getting Here

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• Parking View
  • The store has its own parking facilities.
  • The store is located west of Newtonhill town centre, south of Aberdeen, off Newtonhill Road at the junction with the A92 southbound carriageway.
    There is parking in front of the store accessed from the Newtonhill Road / Cairnhill Road roundabout. There are Blue Badge, parent and child and standard bays available.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • Buses stop at the Cairnhill Road bus stops to the side of the store.
    The bus stops are served by Stagecoach buses local routes 7, 7A, 7B, 7S and the X7 service between Aberdeen and Perth.
  • For more information on Stagecoach buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Portlethen.
  • Portlethen Station is located in Bruntland Road, Portlethen, approximately 4.2km (2.6 miles) north of the store and is linked directly by buses at the Cairnhill Road bus stops.
    Portlethen Station is a Category B station. There is level access to platform 1 and a ramp to platform 2.
    There are accessible ticket machines, but no accessible booking counter and no ramp for boarding.
  • For more information on services and facilities at Portlethen Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on local and national rail services please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• To get assistance please speak to a colleague at the customer service counter, located on the right as you enter the store.
• This store is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
• The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme helps people with hidden disabilities which aren’t always obvious – such as autism, dementia and visual or hearing impairments.
• There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is a/are wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact customer service.
• There is a seat/chair available within the store.
• There is a defibrillator in store.
• The types of trolley available at this store include; standard (large), standard (shallow), standard (large) with baby seat and wheelchair attachable.
• There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
• There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
• There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• The defibrillator is located on the right of the store, next to checkout 12.
  There is an additional community defibrillator to the left of the ATM at the front of the store.

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Parking

• The store does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located in front of the store off the Newtonhill Road / Cairnhill Road roundabout.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• The car park surface is tarmac.

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• Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 475cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free (unlimited time).
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is tarmac.
  • There is a pedestrian crossing between the designated Blue Badge parking bays and the entrance.
  • The pedestrian crossing is level (flush) with the Blue Badge parking bays and is level with the approach to the entrance(s).
  • The pedestrian crossing has tactile paving on both sides.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • The drop-off point(s) is/are located to the left of the store entrance, at the front of the car park.
  • The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the drop-off point(s) and the entrance.

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Approach (Newtownhill Road to Store Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to the left of the store entrance.
• The ATM(s) is/are 10m from the store entrance.
• The height of the ATM(s) controls/screens is 89cm.
• There is not a lowered ATM available.
• A headphone socket with a push button volume control is available.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front right of the store.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Hello'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 119cm.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The security pillars do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 164cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitisers range between 91cm and 118cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the store.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • The central aisle width is restricted by white pillars. There is also a pillar by checkouts 11 and 12.
    Some aisle widths are reduced by product stands and promotions, as are the entrance lobby and exit from the checkouts.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There are mats in aisles that might be perceived as holes.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Resting/seating areas are not available in this store.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
• Signage View
  • Overhead aisle signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the store.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located to the right as you enter the store.
  • There is step-free access to the checkout(s).
  • There is not a clear unobstructed route to the checkout(s).
  • The checkout(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
  • There is a/are self-service checkout(s) and staffed checkout(s).
• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the staffed checkout(s).
  • The staffed checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The height of the staffed checkout(s) is/are 92cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the staffed checkout(s).
  • There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) at the staffed checkout(s).
  • The following staffed checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; 11 and 12.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) is/are signed.
  • Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance systems were tested at the following staffed checkout(s); 11 and 12.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 20/05/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
  • The hearing assistance systems were both working well, although there was a bit of interference on both.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 63cm and 130cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
  • Two of the self-service checkouts are card/contactless payment only, and two of the checkouts are cash and card payment.

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Counter (Customer Service and Tobacconist Desk)

• The counter is located to the right as you enter the store.
• The counter is approximately 5m from the store entrance.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
• The counter is clearly signed.
• There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
• The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The height of the counter is 99cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is not a lowered section of the counter.
• The counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 20/05/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the far left hand side of the store, opposite the end of aisle 5.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the store entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 237cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The alarm did not sound when tested.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 188cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet is also used as the standard female and male facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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Exit

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located at the front of the store, to the right as you exit from the checkouts.
  • The exit area/door is clearly signed internally.
  • This exit is signed with 'Goodbye'.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit.
  • The exit door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 161cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of this exit, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are security pillars at the exit doors.
  • The security pillars do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 172cm.