Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- In this store these services are available; Krispy Kreme, Costa Coffee Express and National/Health Lottery.
- Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
- There are external building works as of 22nd July 2021 for several weeks.
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store does not have its own parking facilities.
- For more information onhttps://www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_record/6683/snow_hill_multi-storey_car_park please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- There are multiple bus stops at Priory Queensway 160m and Colmore Row 275ft from store entrance. These buses service Dudley, West Bromwich, Old Oscott and Perry Barr.
- For more information on timetables please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Snow Hill.
- The station is directly opposite the store 215ft across a one way street. There are services to Kidderminster, Worcester and Stratford-upon-Avon.
- For more information on timetables please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on tickets please click here (opens new tab).
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is Corporation Street.
- For more information onhttps://westmidlandsmetro.com/ please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- There is a colleague at entrance who can assist.
- 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 not a seat/chair available within the store.
- There is a defibrillator in store.
- 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 Tesco Collect+ service in the store.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- Colleagues are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/07/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- The hearing system was working at checkout number 2 only.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
Public Parking
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On Street Standard Parking
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- There is no on street parking available.
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Public Car Park
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- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on Colmore Row.
- The name of the car park is Snow Hill Station Car Park.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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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 5m from the store entrance.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 90cm and 128cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
- The measurements will be different when the support structures are removed. These measurements were taken during building work 22nd July 2021.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- There are obstructions on the approach.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
- There are currently street works taking place outside store as photographs 6 and 7.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp is temporary whilst the building works are in operation.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'TESCO express'.
- There is level access or ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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 main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm.
- There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 158cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 120cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located directly outside entrance.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are 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 150cm+.
- The minimum aisle width is 120cm.
- Aisle 3 has a permanent pillar making the minimum width 110cm as photographs 1 and 2.
- There is some 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 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 to the right of the 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 staffed checkout(s) and self-service checkout(s).
- There are 3 staffed checkouts and 7 self-service checkouts. 5 of the 7 self-service checkouts are in operation due to COVID regulations.
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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 not 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; 1 and 2.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Some of the hearing assistance systems are signed.
- Colleagues are not 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); 1 and 2.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 22/07/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
- Only checkout 2 was working on day 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 50cm and 86cm.
- The chip & pin card machines are not accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.