Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- In this store these services are available; Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning) and Photobooths.
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store has its own parking facilities.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- The nearest stop is the Wayte Street stop on Wayte Streen. This stop is serviced by the 22 bus.
- For more information on getting here by bus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Cosham Station.
- Cosham station is located approximately 300m to the south of the store.
- For more information on getting here by train please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on times and tickets please click here (opens new tab).
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.
- 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 (large), standard (shallow) and wheelchair attachable.
- 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 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 Fire Station Close.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 190cm (6ft 3in).
- 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.
- Photograph 1 shows the entrance to the car park on Fire Station Close.
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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) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 410cm.
- 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 at the side is only 100cm wide.
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Paying
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- Parking is free for up to 2 hours.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
- Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
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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 with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is tarmac and concrete tiles.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Pod Point)
- There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
- The provider of the charging point(s) is Pod Point.
- The charging speed is unknown.
- The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located on car park level 2.
- Colleagues are not able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
- There is/are 4 electric vehicle charging point(s).
- The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 420cm.
- The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
- The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 100cm.
- An app is required to use the charging point(s).
- Payment signs are not provided.
- Payment for charging is made via an app/online.
- For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
- There is not a/are not designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located to the right of the High Street Entrance.
- The ATM(s) is/are 11m from the High Street Entrance.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 94cm and 135cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Approach (High Street Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There are bollards on the approach.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 80cm.
- The bollards contrast(s) visually with the paving.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 140cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
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Comments
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- The approach to the store is located within the pedestrianised zone of the High Street when approaching from the south.
Entrance (High Street Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the High Street.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Tesco Metro'.
- There is ramped/sloped 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/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 160cm.
- There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
- The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 181cm.
- Photograph 5 shows the security barriers at the entrance.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 96cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Entrance (Car Park)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on car park Level 2.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Store Entrance'.
- There is ramped/sloped 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/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 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
- The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 181cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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+.
- 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 immediately beyond the High Street Entrance.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- 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 consistent throughout the store.
- Dementia friendly signage is provided.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located by the High Street Entrance and the Car Park Entrance.
- 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), self-service checkout(s) and basket only checkout(s).
- The standard checkouts are located by the Car Park Entrance.
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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 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 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); 5.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 16/03/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
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Basket Only Checkout(s)
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- 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 82cm.
- 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 a/are hearing assistance system(s) at the basket only checkout(s).
- 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 not tested at the time of the survey.
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 63cm and 132cm.
- 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 self-service checkouts are located by the High Street Entrance.
Counter (Customer Service)
- The counter is located just beyond the High Street Entrance.
- The counter is approximately 5m from the High Street 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 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 not tested at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
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Comments
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- The nearest public accessible toilet facilities are located on Wooton Street.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest public toilet facilities are located on Wooton Street.
Access To (Car Park Entrance From Car Park Levels 3-6)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are used to access the Car Park Entrance from levels 3-6 of the car park.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located by the Car Park Entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the Car Park Entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- 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 provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Lift(s)
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- The lift is used to access the Car Park Entrance from levels 3-6 of the car park.
- The lift is located by the Car Park Entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Car Park 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 and 2.
- 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 low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
- The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 153cm x 193cm (5ft x 6ft 4in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not 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 moderate to good.