Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- The following Tesco services are available at this store; a pharmacy, F&F Clothing, Tesco Grocery Click+Collect services, Scan as you Shop and Tesco Mobile shop.
- In this store these services are available; Timpson's, National/Health Lottery, Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning), Coin Exchange, Photobooths and Krispy Kreme.
- 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, 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 Tesco located on Kipling Drive.
- For more information on bus services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Pear Tree.
- Pear Tree Station is approximately 3.6 miles away, located off Osmaston Park Road.
- For more information on timetables and ticket prices please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Pear Tree Station please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- For assistance please go to the customer services desk.
- This store is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme helps people with hidden disabilities which aren’t always obvious – such as autism, dementia and visual or hearing impairments.
- There is a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is a/are wheelchair(s), mobility/electric scooter(s) and mobility/electric scooter(s) with large basket(s) attached 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 Kipling Drive.
- 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 210cm (6ft 11in).
- 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 231cm x 492cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides 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 dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- There is a additional underground parking including 8 Blue Badge bays with dimensions of 276cm x 470cm.
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Paying
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- Parking is free for up to 3 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 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 clearly signposted.
- Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is tarmac.
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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 at the front of the store to the right as you face the entrance.
- The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
- There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the drop-off point(s) and the entrance.
Approach (Car Park to Kipling Drive 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 100cm.
- The bollards contrast(s) visually with the paving.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 182cm.
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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 steep gradient and has no handrails.
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located at the side of the store.
- The ATM(s) is/are 100m from the car park 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 137cm.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 85cm and 115cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
- The ATM is located on a slight slope.
Entrance (Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the car park.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 137cm.
- There are bollards at the entrance doors.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
- The bollards do contrast visually with the paving.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 104cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The security barriers after the second set of doors are 174cm wide.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The ramp has resting areas.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading from the car park to the top of the first ramp section.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 24cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Entrance (Road)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Entrance Only'.
- 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 main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 290cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 108cm.
- Security barrioers 195cm wide.
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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.
Lift (Underground Car Park)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the underground car park.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Underground Blue Badge parking.
- 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 LG, G.
- 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 high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 201cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 not 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 moderate to good.
- There is a slight ramp leading to lift from the car park with hand rails on the right going up.
Stairs (Underground Car Park)
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located in the underground car park.
- The stairs are approximately 20m from the street entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G.
- 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 27cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- 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 not 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.
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 94cm.
- 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 not available in this store.
- A seat can be made available if required.
- 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 not provided.
F&F Clothing
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F&F Clothing
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- F&F Clothing is located to the left as you enter the store.
- F&F Clothing is approximately 25m from the car park entrance.
- Clear signage for F&F Clothing is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to F&F Clothing.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to F&F Clothing.
- F&F Clothing is not clearly signed.
- The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
- The minimum aisle width is 128cm.
- There is flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Lighting levels are good.
- Resting/seating areas are not available in this area.
- A seat can be made available if required.
- Background music is played at all times.
Pharmacy
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Pharmacy Area
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- The Pharmacy is located to the left as you enter the car park entrance and straight ahead to the end of the store.
- The Pharmacy is approximately 60m from the car park entrance.
- Clear signage for the Pharmacy is visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the Pharmacy.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the Pharmacy.
- The Pharmacy is clearly signed.
- There is flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- Background music is played at all times.
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Counter
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- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
- The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not 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 24/11/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
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Consultation Room(s)
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- The pharmacy has 1 consultation room(s) available.
- The consultation room surveyed was Consultation Room.
- The consultation room is 5m from the pharmacy counter.
- The consultation room is clearly signed.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the consultation room.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the consultation room.
- There is written signage on or near the door.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The clear door width is 76cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the consultation room.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The consultation room is fully enclosed.
Tesco Mobile
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Tesco Mobile Area
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- Tesco Mobile is located to the left as you enter the car park entrance.
- Tesco Mobile is approximately 175m from the car park 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 flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Resting/seating areas are not available in this area.
- A seat can be made available if required.
- 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 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 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.
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Consultation Desk(s)
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- Tesco Mobile has 1 consultation desk(s) available.
- The consultation desk surveyed is 1m 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 lowest desk is 94cm.
- 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 straight ahead from 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 not 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).
- 6 self serve 14 stand.
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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 not 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; 9, 15.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system(s) is/are signed.
- Colleagues are not trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were not tested at the time of the survey.
- The hearing assistance systems were tested at the following staffed checkout(s); 18, 9.
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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 133cm.
- The chip & pin card machines are not accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
Counter (Customer Services)
- The counter is located to the right as you enter the car park entrance.
- The counter is approximately 13m from the main 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 95cm.
- 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 not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room.
- The parent and baby room is located straight ahead as you enter the car park entrance.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 15m from the car park 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 86cm.
- 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 lever.
- 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
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located straight as you enter the car park entrance and to the left.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the car park 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 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
- 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 265cm x 195cm (8ft 8in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 128cm (4ft 2in).
- 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 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- 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 pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 46cm.
- 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 high.
- 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located straight ahead from the car park entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the car park entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.