Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- The following Tesco services are available at this store; Scan as you Shop, F&F Clothing, travel money, a petrol station, a pharmacy, Tesco Grocery Click+Collect services and photo services.
- In this store these services are available; Costa Coffee Express, Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning), National/Health Lottery, Krispy Kreme, Photobooths and Coin Exchange.
- For detailed information on the petrol station please click here (new tab).
- Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
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Facilities Available
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- The following facilities are available at this store; standard toilets, an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store has its own parking facilities.
- Additional parking is not available at the petrol station.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- Bus Stop on Wood Street is 0.2 miles away with services to Lakeside, Stanford-le-Hope and Chelmsford City Centre.
- For more information on First Group buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Chelmsford.
- Chelmsford Station is 1.4 miles away with services to Ipswich, London Liverpool Street and Clacton-on-Sea.
- For more information on Greater Anglia trains please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on National Rail enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- Assistance can be sought at entrance with security guard or inside to the right at customer service desk.
- 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, mobility/electric scooter(s) and wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact Customer services.
- 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 Tesco 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.
Parking
- The store does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located Off Princes Street .
- 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
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- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- There is/are 26 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 480cm.
- 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.
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Paying
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- Parking is free for up to 3 hours.
- Car parking is free for all customers for 3 hours. Fixed penalty charges of £70apply after that time. Blue badge owners must display badge at all times.
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- 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 crossings have tactile paving on both sides.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
- The drop-off point(s) is/are located To the right of 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 at the set down point. The bollards are 100cm high with 215cm of distance between them. They have no identification bands.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- 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 275cm.
- 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 40m from the Entrance.
- There are bollards on the approach to the ATM(s).
- The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
- The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 125cm.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 90cm and 124cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the corner of the store front.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Entrance'.
- 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 148cm.
- 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 200cm.
- 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.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.
- Sanitisers are available in the entry lobby and immediately after you enter the store.
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 170cm.
- 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 good.
- Resting/seating areas are available in this store.
- Resting/seating areas are located To the left as you enter the store.
- There is bench seating only.
- Background music is played at all times.
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Signage
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- Overhead aisle signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the store.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some pictorial signage in store but none of it is particularly informative.
F&F Clothing
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F&F Clothing
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- F&F Clothing is located to the rear of the right of the store.
- F&F Clothing is approximately 60m from the Entrance.
- Clear signage for F&F Clothing is not 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 not clearly signed.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- The minimum aisle width is 110cm.
- Some product rails obstruct the aisles.
- There is flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Lighting levels are good.
- Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
- A seat can be made available if required.
- Background music is played at all times.
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Counter
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- There is no counter at this F&F department.
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Accessible Fitting Room(s)
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- No customer fitting rooms available at this store.
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Standard Fitting Room(s)
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- There are no customer fitting rooms available at this store.
Tesco Mobile
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Tesco Mobile Area
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- Tesco Mobile is located to the rear right as you enter the store.
- Tesco Mobile is approximately 60m from the Entrance.
- Clear signage for Tesco Mobile is not visible from the lift.
- There is step-free access to Tesco Mobile.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to Tesco Mobile.
- Tesco Mobile is clearly signed.
- Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- No background music is played in Tesco Mobile.
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Counter
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- 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 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.
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Consultation Desk(s)
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- A single high counter is also utilised as sole consultation desk.
Pharmacy
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Pharmacy Area
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- The Pharmacy is located to the rear as you enter the store.
- The Pharmacy is approximately 60m from the Entrance.
- The Pharmacy is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the Pharmacy.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the Pharmacy.
- The Pharmacy is clearly signed.
- There is some 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 are seats with armrests on both sides.
- No background music is played in the pharmacy area.
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Counter
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- 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 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 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 12/08/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
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Consultation Room(s)
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- The pharmacy has 1 consultation room(s) available.
- The consultation room is 1m from the pharmacy counter.
- The consultation room is clearly signed.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the consultation room.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the consultation room.
- There is written signage on or near the door.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The clear door width is 90cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the consultation room.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- A seat can be made available if required.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The consultation room is fully enclosed.
Café (Costa Coffee)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the left as you enter the store.
- There is step-free access to the café.
- 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 clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Colleagues can read menus to customers if requested.
- 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 not play background music.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is located At the checkout.
- The hearing assistance system is not 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 12/08/2021.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also high tables, armchairs, bench seats and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located To the left 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 not clearly signed.
- The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are moderate to good.
- There is a/are staffed checkout(s) and self-service checkout(s).
- 9 card only self service checkouts, 10 standard self service checkouts, 4 scan as you shop and 15 staffed checkouts.
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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 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; Checkout number 16.
- 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); 16.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 12/08/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time 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 114cm.
- 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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Scan as you Shop
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 50cm and 114cm.
- 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 customers can also utilise the standard self service checkouts.
Counter (Customer Service and Tobacco)
- The counter is located to the right as you enter the store.
- The counter is approximately 25m 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 good.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- 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 80cm.
- 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 12/08/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located To the left as you enter the store.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from Customer service desk.
- There is pictorial 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 fair.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 194cm x 220cm (6ft 4in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 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 poor.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin, general waste (with lid) and pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 70cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- 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 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 90cm.
- 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
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Comments
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- The lock on the accessible toilet is broken. The manager has been informed.
Parent and Baby Room
- The parent and baby room is located To the left as you enter the store.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 30m from the Entrance.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 85cm.
- 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located To the left as you enter the store.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m 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 not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 100cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Toilets both have auto soap, rinse and dry machines.