Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is not a public car park nearby.
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Billericay Station.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a steep slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Checkouts
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- Staffed checkouts available include: a payment counter.
- Self-service checkouts available include touchscreens for: basket shops.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- A customer service counter is not available.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is not available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located off Grange Road.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the left side of the store.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATM has uneven surfaces.
- This ATM is a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 93cm and 138cm.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the store.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is sloped and stepped access at the entrance.
- The slope bypasses the steps.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There is a single automatic door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 89cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There are security barriers at the entrance.
Supermarket
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays, pillars and additional stock.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving and self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise.
- There is product signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Staffed Checkouts
- The staffed checkout area is located to the right as you enter.
- The store has a payment counter.
- There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
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Payment Counter
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- The payment counter surveyed is located to the right as you enter the store.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 89cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 121cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Self-Service Checkouts
- The self-service checkout area is located to the right as you enter the store.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a standard touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 125cm to 148cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size and a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 116cm.
- The height of the loading area is 68cm.
- The height of the packing area is 68cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 113cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.