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Summary

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• Services Available View
  • The following Tesco services are available at this store; Tesco Mobile shop, Scan as you Shop, electric vehicle charging points, Tesco Grocery Click+Collect services and F&F Clothing.
  • In this store these services are available; Photobooths, Krispy Kreme, National/Health Lottery, Hand Car Wash, Costa Coffee, Coin Exchange and Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning).
  • Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• Parking View
  • The store has its own parking facilities.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • Bus stop on London Road is 0.5 miles away with services to Bracknell and Central Reading.
  • For more information on Reading Buses routes please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Martins Heron.
  • Martins Heron station is 0.3 miles away with services to Reading and Virginia Water.
  • For more information on South Western Railway services please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Martins Heron station facilities please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• Assistance can be sought at the customer service desk to the left as you enter the store.
• 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 mobility/electric scooter(s) with large basket(s) attached, wheelchair(s) and mobility/electric scooter(s) available to borrow.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact customer service desk.
• 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, wheelchair attachable and adapted with padded seat/headrest.
• There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
• There is a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
• Customers can obtain online Tesco Grocery Click+Collect items from the car park collection station.
• There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
• There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Security office at rear can be utilised as a place of safety.

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Parking

• The store does have its own parking facilities.
• The store shares.
• The car park is located Off Whitton Road.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• The car park does have a barrier control system.
• The car park surface is tarmac.

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• Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 22 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 460cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free for up to 3 hours.
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Parking is free for all users for maximum of 3 hours. Penalty charges apply thereafter.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a pedestrian crossing between the designated Blue Badge parking bays and the entrance.
  • The pedestrian crossing is level (flush) with the Blue Badge parking bays and is level with the approach to the entrance(s).
  • The pedestrian crossing has tactile paving on both sides.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • The drop-off point(s) is/are located Drop off point is located to the right of the store entrance .
  • The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the drop-off point(s) and the entrance.
  • There are bollards next to Drop off point that are 100cm high that have a 100cm gap between them. They have visual identification bands.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Points

• There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
• The provider of the charging point(s) is Podpoint.
• Slow charging is available.
• The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located Electric vehicle charging points are located to the right of the store entrance.
• Colleagues are not able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
• There is/are 4 electric vehicle charging point(s).
• The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 460cm.
• The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
• The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 115cm to 130cm.
• The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 100cm.
• An app is required to use the charging point(s).
• For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.

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Approach (Approach from car park)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 98cm.

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Approach (Pedestrian approach from Whitton Road)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 95cm.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located ATM is located to the right of the store entrance .
• The ATM(s) is/are 25m from the entrance.
• There are bollards on the approach to the ATM(s).
• The height of the bollard(s) is 95cm.
• The bollards have a visual identification band.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 100cm.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 95cm and 125cm.
• There is not a lowered ATM available.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the store.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'TESCO'.
  • 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 not/do not 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 205cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The width of the door opening is 220cm.
  • There are identical sets of doors at either side of the entrance foyer.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The security pillars do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 190cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 118cm.
  • Trolley sanitising station is also located at the entrance.

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Getting Around

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the store.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 140cm.
  • Some structural columns obstruct a couple of the aisles.
  • 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 behind checkouts.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • Background music is played at all times.
• Signage View
  • Overhead aisle signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the store.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.

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F&F Clothing

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• F&F Clothing View
  • F&F Clothing is located Ahead and to the right as you enter the store.
  • F&F Clothing is approximately 35m from the entrance.
  • F&F Clothing is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to F&F Clothing.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to F&F Clothing.
  • F&F Clothing is clearly signed.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 110cm.
  • Some product rails obstruct the aisles.
  • There is some flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
  • There is bench seating only.
  • Background music is played at all times.
• Counter View
  • No payment counter at F&F department. All products are paid for at standard checkouts.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • Fitting rooms are currently permanently closed.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • Fitting rooms are currently permanently closed.

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Tesco Mobile

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• Tesco Mobile Area View
  • Tesco Mobile is located to the left as you enter the store.
  • Tesco Mobile is approximately 30m from the entrance.
  • Tesco Mobile is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to Tesco Mobile.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to Tesco Mobile.
  • Tesco Mobile is clearly signed.
  • There is flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
  • There is bench seating only.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Counter View
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
  • The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
  • The height of the counter is 100cm.
  • 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.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
• Consultation Desk(s) View
  • No consultation desks at this Tesco Mobile. An attachable swivel table can be affixed to side of the chairs to assist with paperwork.

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Café (Costa Coffee)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the left as you enter the store.
• Tables cannot be booked in advance.
• There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
• Colleagues can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
• Menu types include; written wall menus.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• Colleagues can read menus to customers if requested.
• Menu font is rather small and difficult to read from the counter.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
• Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
• Adapted cups are not available.
• Adapted cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• This area does play background music.
• Background music is played at all times.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is located Hearing assistance system is located at the checkout.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• 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 11/10/2021.
• The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
• The height of the counter is 105cm.
• There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and laminate.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
• The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 68cm.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 60cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
• There are also coffee tables, armchairs and sofas.
• The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and laminate.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located to the right as you enter the 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 moderate to good.
  • There is a/are basket only checkout(s), self-service checkout(s) and staffed checkout(s).
• 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 not a lowered section at 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; 12 and 13.
  • 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); 13.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 11/10/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were not working at the time of testing.
• Basket Only Checkout(s) View
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the basket only checkout(s).
  • The basket only checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The height of the basket only checkout(s) is/are 90cm.
  • 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 not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) at the basket only checkout(s).
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 80cm 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).
• Scan as you Shop View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 105cm 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).
  • Scan as you shop payments are via card only Scan as you shop customers can also use self service checkouts.

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Counter (Customer Service Desk)

• The counter is located to the left as you enter the store.
• The counter is approximately 20m from the 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 windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
• The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
• The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
• The height of the counter is 95cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is a lowered section of the counter.
• The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
• The counter is staffed.
• 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 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 11/10/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room.
• The parent and baby room is located to the right as you enter the store.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 50m from the entrance.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• A colleague does not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table is 85cm.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the store.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 220cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is no flush.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 175cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 65cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right as you enter the store.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 50m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.