Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- The following Tesco services are available at this store; Tesco Collect+ services.
- In this store these services are available; National/Health Lottery and Costa Coffee Express.
- Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store does not have its own parking facilities.
- The store is located to the west of Aberdeen city centre on the A9013 Union Street. There is a Blue Badge bay and on-street pay and display parking in Rose Street off Union Street with a 3 hour maximum stay. Parking for Blue Badge holders is free.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- Buses stop on Union Street at the Holburn Junction stops A9 and A10 westbound, A11 eastbound, and on Alford Place at the Holburn Junction stop A4 westbound. The westbound stops are served by First Bus routes 11,13, 23 and X27 (stop A4), 1 and 2 (stop A9), and 18, 19 and 172 (stop A10), . The westbound stops are served by Stagecoach Bus routes 4, 5, 6, 6A, 14, 218 and X27 (stop A4) 7, 7B, 7S, 15A, 201 and X7 (stop A10). The westbound stop A4 is served by Bains Coaches route 777. The eastbound stop A11 is served by Stagecoach Bus routes 4, 5, 6, 6A, 7, 7B, 14, 201, 218 and X7. For more information on First Bus services in the Aberdeen area please click here (opens new tab) For more information on Stagecoach bus services please click here (opens new tab) For more information on Bains Coaches bus services timetables please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Aberdeen.
- Aberdeen train station is located on Guild Street in Aberdeen city centre, next to the Union Square shopping centre, 900m (0.5 miles) east of the store. Aberdeen station is a Category A station. There is step-free access to the station and to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic gates. There is an accessible booking counter, accessible ticket machines and a ramp available for train access.
- For more information on services and facilities at Aberdeen Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on local and national train services to Aberdeen Station please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- For help and assistance please contact the Customer Service checkouts desk on the right as you enter, or ask a member of staff.
- 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 seat/chair available within the store.
- There is a defibrillator in store.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is a Tesco Collect+ service in the store.
- Tesco Collect+ services for customers are located at the Customer Services counter.
- 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 at the rear of the store, at the warehouse door, with signage at the front entrance. Shopping trolleys are available on request. Standard wired baskets and wheeled trolley baskets are available at the entrance.
Public Parking
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Rose Street.
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 650cm (7ft 10in x 21ft 4in).
- There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Payment signs are not provided.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
- The standard on street parking is located on Rose Street.
- This is pay and display parking with a 3 hour parking limit. Parking for Blue Badge holders in pay and display on street parking is free and unlimited.
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Public Car Park
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- There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There are obstructions on the approach.
- The minimum width between the obstructions is 210cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Entrance (Store Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store on Union Street.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'WELCOME TO TESCO'.
- There is ramped/sloped 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 151cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 126cm.
- There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
- The bollards do contrast visually with the flooring.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 115cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the entrance and beyond the second door.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the store.
- The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
- The minimum aisle width is 100cm.
- Some aisles are narrowed by product displays and promotions, and the coffee vending machine. The checkout queuing area is obstructed by a display stand.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Resting/seating areas are not available in this store.
- A seat can be made available if required.
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Signage
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- Overhead aisle signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the store.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located on 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 moderate to good.
- There is a/are staffed checkout(s) and self-service checkout(s).
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Staffed Checkout(s)
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- 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 90cm.
- There is a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
- The height of the lowered section at the staffed checkout(s) is 70cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of 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; checkouts 1 and 2 (left and middle).
- 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); checkouts 1 and 2.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 11/05/2021.
- The hearing assistance systems to both checkouts 1 and 2 (left and middle) are working well.
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 90cm 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).
- Self-service checkouts are card / contactless payment only. Two additional high level self-service checkouts were due to be installed at the time of survey.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.