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, photo services, an opticians, a petrol station, F&F Clothing, a café, Tesco Mobile shop and Tesco Grocery Click+Collect services.
- In this store these services are available; Costa Coffee Express, Timpson's, Vision Express, National/Health Lottery and Photobooths.
- 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; an accessible toilet, ambulant toilet cubicles, standard toilets 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 not a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- The nearest bus stop is on Highfield Road approximately 0.4 miles away with direct links to Belfast, Lisburn and Portadown.
- For more information on Translink please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Portadown.
- The nearest station is 3.0 miles away with direct links to Belfast, Londonderry and Lisburn.
- For more information on Translink please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- Please go to Customer Services on the left as you exit the lift.
- 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 a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is a/are wheelchair(s) and mobility/electric scooter(s) available to borrow.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Highfield Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 300cm (9ft 10in).
- 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) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 470cm.
- 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 2 hours.
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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.
- 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 has a dropped kerb leading to the approach to the entrance(s).
- Not all 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 left as you face the 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.
Approach (Car Park to Entrance/Exit)
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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 100cm.
- The bollards have a visual identification band.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located on the right as you face the entrance.
- The ATM(s) is/are 30m from the entrance.
- There are bollards on the approach to the ATM(s).
- The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
- The bollards have a visual identification band.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 85cm and 160cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite the Blue Badge parking.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Entrance Only'.
- 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 260cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- 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 197cm.
- There are identical sets of doors at either side of the entrance foyer.
- There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
- Photographs 4 and 5 show the currently closed alternative entrances next to the entrance surveyed.
Access To (Car Park to Store)
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Stairs
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- The stairs are used to access the store from the entrance and exit.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter from the entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 30m from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 25 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- 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 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 provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Travelator(s)
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- The travellator(s) are used to access the store from the entrance and exit.
- The travelator(s) is/are located on the left as you enter from the entrance next to the stairs.
- The travelator(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The travelators go both up and down.
- The floors which are accessible by travelator(s) are G-1.
- The foot and head of the travelator(s) are not clearly marked.
- The lighting levels at the travelator(s) are good.
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Lift(s)
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- The lift (s) are used to access the store from the entrance and exit.
- The lift is located on the right as you enter from the entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) 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 and 1.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 128cm x 250cm (4ft 2in x 8ft 2in).
- 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 have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
- There is another lift the same next to this lift.
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 130cm.
- Some aisles are reduced slightly is width due to product bins on the edges of aisles.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Resting/seating areas are available in this store.
- Resting/seating areas are located at the rear of the checkouts and next to Tesco Mobile at the rear of the store.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without 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.
Café
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the far left as you exit the lift, immediately beyond the Customer Service Desk and Travel Money.
- 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; online menus, written wall menus and handheld 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.
- 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 played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the counter is 88cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- The height of the counter is 88cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- 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 73cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables.
- 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.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Counter (Customer Service)
- The counter is located to the left as you exit the lift.
- The counter is approximately 12m from the lift.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter, via lift.
- 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 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.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
- 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 working at the time of testing.
- The hearing loops are on the far left checkout and middle checkout.
F&F Clothing
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F&F Clothing
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- F&F Clothing is located to the left opposite the checkouts as you exit the lift.
- F&F Clothing is approximately 22m from the lift.
- 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 80cm.
- Many aisles are narrowed due to overhanging clothing and product bins.
- There is some flooring in this area which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There are mats in this area that might be perceived as holes.
- Lighting levels are good.
- Resting/seating areas are not available in this area.
- A seat can be made available if required.
- Background music is played at all times.
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Comments
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- At time of survey the fitting rooms were closed down and are not likely to reopen.
Counter (Travel Money)
- The counter is located on the left as you exit the lift, next to the Customer Service Desk.
- The counter is approximately 15m from the lift.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter, via lift.
- 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 not a bell to attract attention.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
- 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.
Tesco Mobile
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Tesco Mobile Area
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- Tesco Mobile is located to the rear left as you exit the lift next to Vision Express.
- Tesco Mobile is approximately 90m from the lift.
- 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 includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- 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.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- Background music is played at all times.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Counter
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- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is 97cm.
- 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.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
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Consultation Desk(s)
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- Tesco Mobile has 2 consultation desk(s) available.
- The consultation desk surveyed is 3m from the counter.
- There is not 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).
- The seats do not have armrests.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located ahead as you exit the lift.
- There is step-free access to the checkout(s), via lift.
- 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).
- There are 20 staffed checkouts, 2 basket checkouts and 12 self service/scan and go checkouts available.
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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 92cm.
- 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; 17.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Some of the hearing assistance systems 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); 17.
- 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.
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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 92cm.
- There is a lowered section at the basket only checkout(s).
- The height of the lowered section at the basket only checkout(s) is 76cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of 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 following basket only checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; 1.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Some of the hearing assistance systems 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 80cm 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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Scan as you Shop
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 80cm 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).
Parent and Baby Room (Cafe)
- There is a parent and baby room.
- The parent and baby room is located on the right as you enter the café.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 22m from the Cafe.
- 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 tactile, pictorial and written text 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 83cm.
- 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 73cm.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Cafe)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter the café.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the cafe.
- 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 tactile, 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 high.
- 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 220cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 77cm (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 high.
- 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 low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- 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 general waste (with no lid) 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
- 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Cafe)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the right as you enter the cafe.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the cafe.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- It was not possible to access the female toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The height of the lowered wash basin is 73cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
Exit
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Exit
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- This information is for the exit located opposite the travelators leading to the car park.
- The exit area/door is clearly signed internally.
- This exit is signed with 'Goodbye'.
- There is step-free access at this exit, via lift.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this exit area which may look like a hole to some people.
- The exit door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 260cm.
- 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 165cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of this exit, with a height of 2cm or below.