Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- In this store these services are available; Costa Coffee Express and National/Health Lottery.
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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.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/birmingham-high-street/ 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 several bus stops 207 ft across Upper Corporation Street opposite the store entrance. Bus services connect to Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth and Lichfield.
- 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.
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- 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.
- The colleague at the entrance can offer help and assistance.
- 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 at checkout 2 was working.
- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- There is a meeting room at the back of store which can be used.
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 Dale End.
- The name of the car park is NCP High Street.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located to the left of the store entrance.
- The ATM(s) is/are 5m from the store entrance.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 32cm and 100cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
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 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 double width.
- The width of the door opening is 136cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 120cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately on entering to the left.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 the right going up 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 150cm+.
- The minimum aisle width is 139cm.
- Some aisles have product bins that could cause obstruction. Aisle 3 has permanent pillars that reduce the aisle width to 139cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Resting/seating areas are not available in this store.
- A seat can be made available if required.
- There is no background music.
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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 left as you enter store.
- 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 4 staffed checkouts and 2 self-service checkouts.
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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 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; 1 and 2.
- The type of system is infrared.
- 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.
- The hearing system was working at checkout 2 only.
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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 140cm.
- 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.