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Tesco Birmingham Colmore Express

8 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QD

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Summary

Getting Here

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

  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • There is no on street parking available.
  • Public Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • 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

  • Approach View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp is temporary whilst the building works are in operation.

Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located directly outside entrance.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

Getting Around

  • Access and Circulation View
    • 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.
  • 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.

Checkouts

  • Checkout Area View
    • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Self-Service Checkout(s) View
    • 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.