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Summary

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• Services Available View
  • In this store these services are available; Costa Coffee Express and National/Health Lottery.
  • 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 a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The bus stop is on the opposite side of the road about 20 meters from the store.
  • For more information on Bus Time Tables please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Stocksfield Railway Station .
  • Stocksfield station is 7.46 miles from Consett.
  • For more information on train Timetables please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Stocksfield Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• There is usually a colleague available on the shop floor or at the checkouts.
• 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.
• The types of trolley available at this store include; standard (shallow).
• 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 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.

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Parking

• The store does have its own parking facilities.
• The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
• The car park is located at the back of the store via Church Road.
• 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.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings 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 235cm x 465cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free (unlimited time).
  • Payment signs are not provided.
• 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 tarmac.
  • The pathway is from the car park to the entrance narrows, it narrows at the ATM to 135cm. This path is along the side of the building and is dark with some uneven areas. There is an entrance to the store from this car park but this is not currently in use and with no current plans to open this second entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • The approach is from Durham Road.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The short steep slope avoids the steps from Durham Road down to the store.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 2 step(s){Dropdown}.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to the left as you exit the main entrance.
• The ATM(s) is/are 5m from the the main entrance to the store.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 120cm and 90cm.
• 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 to the left side of the building as you descend the steps from Durham Road.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'TESCO express'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 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 154cm.
  • The security pillars.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 149cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 90cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the outside edge of the doors to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • Steps have been covered in the Approach section.

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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 not 150cm+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 95cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by end gondolas, floor stacked products and display stands.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
• 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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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located on the right hand wall 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 good.
  • There is a/are staffed checkout(s) and self-service 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 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; 2 & 3.
  • 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 systems were tested at the following staffed checkout(s); 2 & 3.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 22/11/2022.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
  • Hearing assistance was working on checkout 2 but was not working on checkout 3 at the time of the survey.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 92cm and 160cm.
  • 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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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.