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Summary

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• Services Available View
  • The following Tesco services are available at this store; travel money, F&F Clothing, Tesco Grocery Click+Collect services, a petrol station, Tesco Mobile shop, a café and Scan as you Shop.
  • In this store these services are available; Costa Coffee Express, Timpson's, Vision Express, National/Health Lottery, Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning), Coin Exchange, Photobooths, Children's Rides, Air & Water unit and Car Vac unit.
  • Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
• Facilities Available View
  • The following facilities are available at this store; an accessible toilet, standard toilets and baby changing facilities.

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Getting Here

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• Parking View
  • The store has its own parking facilities.
  • Additional parking is not available at the petrol station.
  • Tesco Consett Genesis Extra has both standard and Blue Badge parking for staff and customers.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The nearest bus stop is Tesco and is approximately 150m from the store. The 16 and 16A Durham Diamond, 47 Red Kite Ranger, 763, 827 and the X5, X15, X45 AND X46 X-lines services stops here.
  • For more information on bus services nearby the store please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Stocksfield.
  • The nearest train station is Stocksfield, this is served by Scot Rail and Northern Railway and is 12 miles from the store.
  • For more information on train services at Stocksfield please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Stocksfield train station please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• If assistance is needed please go to the customer service counter.
• 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 the customer service counter.
• 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.
• Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• An office or the community space can be used as a place of safety if needed.

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Parking

• The store does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located off Genesis Way.
• 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 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 and signposted.
  • There is/are 24 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 468cm.
  • 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.
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free for up to 3 hours.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and throughout the car park.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • 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 available in the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is tarmac.
  • 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 in the centre of the front of the store and to the left of the ATM.
  • 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.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Points

• There is not a/are not electric vehicle charging point(s) available.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
  • The bollards contrast(s) visually with the paving.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 80cm.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located in the centre of the front of the store and to the right of the set down point.
• The ATM(s) is/are 20m 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 122cm.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 91cm and 121cm.
• 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 on the right side of the front of the store.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • 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 137cm.
  • 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 216cm.
  • There are identical sets of doors at either side of the entrance foyer.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The security pillar do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 186cm.
  • There are hand baskets to the right as you enter.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitisers range between 107cm and 117cm.
  • 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+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 107cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by product bins and pillars.
  • There is 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 within the café.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
• Signage View
  • Overhead aisle signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the store.
  • Dementia friendly signage is provided.

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F&F Clothing

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• F&F Clothing View
  • F&F Clothing is located to the left as you enter and in the centre of the store.
  • F&F Clothing is approximately 20m 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 not 150cm+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 72cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by product bins, clothing racks and pillars.
  • 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 good.
  • Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 2 fitting room(s) in total within the store, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • The accessible fitting room(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • There is not a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the fitting room opening is 83cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 197cm x 198cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is not a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 18cm from the floor.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 139cm and 161cm from the floor.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a chair/stool in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 41cm.
  • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 120cm.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 1 standard fitting room(s) within the store.
  • The fitting room(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).
  • These fitting rooms were closed at the time of the survey due to Covid (23/11/2021).

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Tesco Mobile

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• Tesco Mobile Area View
  • Tesco Mobile is located to the right as you enter and to the left of both counters.
  • Tesco Mobile is approximately 15m 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 some flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is bench seating and single seats without armrests.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
  • Lighting levels are 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 good.
  • The height of the counter is 101cm.
  • There is not 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
  • Tesco Mobile has 2 consultation desk(s) available.
  • The consultation desk surveyed is 2m from the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the consultation desk(s).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk(s) is 72cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
  • There is bench seating and single seats without armrests.

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Café

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the first floor and in the rear right corner of the store.
• There is step-free access, via lift, 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 and picture 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 play background music.
• Background music is only played at certain times.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is located on the far right side of the counter.
• 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 23/11/2021.
• The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
• The height of the counter is 89cm.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
• The height of the tray counter/rail is 77cm.
• There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
• The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
• The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 53cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
• The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 76cm.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 56cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 76cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
• There are also long tables, armchairs and high stools.
• The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
• There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• 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 left as you enter and 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 clearly signed.
  • The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
  • There is a/are staffed checkout(s), basket only 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 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; 16, 20, 24 and 28.
  • 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); 16, 20, 24 and 28.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 23/11/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were 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 91cm.
  • 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).
  • The shelf that is available to place your basket on is 72cm high.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 64cm and 129cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
  • The shelf that is available to place your basket on is 54cm high and the bagging area is 50cm high.
• Scan as you Shop View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 64cm and 129cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
  • The shelf that is available to place your basket on is 65cm high.

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Counter (Customer Service)

• The counter is located to the right as you enter.
• The counter is approximately 5m 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 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 trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 23/11/2021.
• There is a hearing assisstance system available on the left side and right side of the counter. The system on the left side was working but was inaudible and the one on the right side's light was turned off.

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Counter (Travel Money)

• The counter is located to the right as you enter and to the left of the customer service counter.
• The counter is approximately 10m 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 90cm.
• 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 23/11/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

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Stairs

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are for public use.
• The stairs are located in the rear right corner of the store.
• The stairs are approximately 45m from the entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• The depth of the steps are 28cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The steps have a handrail on both sides.
• Handrails are 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 landing.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
• The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the rear right corner of the store.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A colleague does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 137cm x 239cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Parent and Baby Room (Ground Floor)

• There is a parent and baby room.
• The parent and baby room is located to the right as you enter and to the right of the counters.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 15m 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 not 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 79cm.
• 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 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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Parent and Baby Room (First Floor)

• There is a parent and baby room.
• The parent and baby room is located in the front right corner of the café and to the right of the café counter.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 20m from the lift.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room, via lift.
• 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 not 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 79cm.
• 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 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) (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• 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 and to the right of the counters.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • 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 may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 215cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 the right.
  • There is not 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • 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 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 57cm.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm (3ft).
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 95cm.
  • 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).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the front right corner of the café, to the right of the café counter and is the toilet on the right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • 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 may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush 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 the left.
  • There is not 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 55cm.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 96cm.
  • 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the front right corner of the café, to the right of the café counter and is the toilet on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • 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 may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 231cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by 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 the right.
  • There is not 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • 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 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 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 55cm.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm (3ft).
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 96cm.
  • 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 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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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 and to the right of the counters.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • 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 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.