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Summary

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• Services Available View
  • In this store these services are available; Costa Coffee Express, Costa Coffee, National/Health Lottery and Krispy Kreme.
  • 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.
  • The store is located south of the city centre at Holy Corner, at the junction of Colinton Road and the A702 Bruntsfield Place.
    The car park is located at the rear of the store accessed from Merchiston Avenue. Blue Badge bays are available. Standard parking is limited to 30 minutes.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • Buses stop on the A702 Bruntsfield Place at the Holy Corner stops. The bus stops are served by Lothian Bus routes 11, 15, 16, 23, 36, 45, N11, N16 and Stagecoach buses routes 100, 101A, 101S, 102 and 102S.
    Bus service 45 also stops on Colinton Road at the Napier University stop.
    For more information on Lothian Bus Services in Edinburgh please click here (opens new tab)
    For more information on Stagecoach Bus Services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Haymarket.
  • Haymarket Station is served by local and national train services. It is located approximately 1.8km (1.1 miles) north of the store on Haymarket Terrace (25 minute walk).
    Haymarket Station is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms.
    The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates. The booking office and ticket machines are accessible and there is a train boarding ramp available.
  • For more information on services and facilities at Haymarket Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on national and local train services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is Haymarket.
  • The Edinburgh tram service runs east-west to the city centre from the Airport.
    The nearest stop to the store is Haymarket, approximately 1.9km (1.2 miles) north of the store on Haymarket Terrace.
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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, located to the right 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 wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact customer service.
• 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 (shallow).
• There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
• There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
• There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• The defibrillator is located on the wall to the right of customer service.
  The store has wheeled baskets and standard wired baskets.

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• Comments View
  • The wheelchairs are stored in the basement.

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Parking

• The store does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located off Merchiston Avenue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• The car park surface is tarmac.

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• Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • There is a slight slope to the whole of the car park from the street toward the store.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have not got at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • The marked zone to the side is 90cm to 100cm wide.
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free for up to 30 minutes.
• 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is block paving and flagstone/paving slabs.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Approach (Car Park to Store)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • The store is on a busy road, with the car park located at the rear of the store off Merchiston Avenue.
    The route from the car park to the store entrance does not include any crossings.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The pavement on Merchiston Avenue has a long but easy incline up from the car park entrance to the store.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store on Colinton Road.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'TESCO metro'.
  • There is step-free 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 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 155cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 208cm.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 204cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitisers range between 118cm and 145cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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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+.
  • There are pillars marked by grey protector identification bands reducing the width of some aisles.
    There are product displays, stands and promotions that reduce the width of some aisles.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There are mats in aisles that might be perceived as holes.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Resting/seating areas are available in this store.
  • Resting/seating areas are located by the checkouts. Additional bench seating is available outside the front of the store.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
  • Background music is played at all times.
• Signage View
  • Overhead aisle signage is not provided.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located on the right as you enter at the front of 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 not clearly signed.
  • The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
  • There is a/are 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 91cm.
  • 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; 4.
  • 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 system(s) was/were tested on 08/04/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were not working at the time of testing.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 82cm 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).

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Counter (Customer Service)

• The counter is located to the right 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 not 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 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.
• 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 08/04/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
• There is a lack of circulation space in front of the Customer Service desk.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left of the store as you enter.
    A key code is required from customer service and assistance may be required as the key code lock is 154cm high.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the customer service counter.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial, written text 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 is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (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 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • 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 good.
  • 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 good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 61cm.
  • 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 good.
  • 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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).
  • 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 twist turn mixer.
  • 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 110cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • There is a shared accessible toilet with key code lock. Contact the Customer Service desk for access.

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Exit

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located at the front of the store, beyond the checkout area.
  • The exit area/door is not clearly signed internally.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this exit area which may look like a hole to some people.
  • The exit door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
  • There are security pillars at the exit doors.
  • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 204cm.