Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- In this store these services are available; photo services, Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning) and Coin Exchange.
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Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store has its own parking facilities.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- The bus stop is located on Bebington Road.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Bebington.
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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.
- 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 services.
- 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 not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a Click+Collect service in the store.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- 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 08/03/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
Parking
- The store does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located to the front side and rear of the store.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
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Parking
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- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 460cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- There is a clear space of 130cm wide to the sides and rear of the Blue Badge bays. The paving surface is block paving.
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Paying
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- Parking is free for up to 3 hours.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located at the front of the store to the right of the main entrance.
- The ATM(s) is/are 32m from the main entrance.
- The height of the ATM(s) controls/screens is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Approach (Main Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
- There are bollards on the approach.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 96cm.
- The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 140cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is steep slope to the left of the store. Customers using the side and rear car park will require to access the store entrance using the pathway to the side of the building.
Entrance (Main Entrance / Exit)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Tesco Metro'.
- 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) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 179cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
- The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 180cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitisers range between 92cm and 98cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Counter (Customer Services)
- The counter is located beyond the main entrance to the left.
- The counter is approximately 4m from the main 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 no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is 101cm.
- 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.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
- 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 08/03/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
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 150cm+.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Resting/seating areas are available in this store.
- Resting/seating areas are located there is a seating bench to the rear of the checkout counters.
- There is bench seating only.
- Background music is played at all times.
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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 provided.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located to the right beyond the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the checkout(s).
- There is 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), staffed checkout(s) and basket only checkout(s).
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Staffed Checkout(s)
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- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the staffed checkout(s).
- The staffed checkout(s) is/are 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 not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) at the staffed checkout(s).
- The hearing assistance system(s) is/are signed.
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Basket Only Checkout(s)
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- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the basket only checkout(s).
- The basket only checkout(s) is/are placed in front of a plain background.
- The height of the basket only checkout(s) is/are 92cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the basket only checkout(s) .
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the basket only checkout(s).
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) at the basket only checkout(s).
- The following basket only checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; 8.
- 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 basket only checkout(s);.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 08/03/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 64cm and 135cm.
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.