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Summary

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• Services Available View
  • In this store these services are available; National/Health Lottery, Coin Exchange, Photobooths, travel money and Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning).
  • Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
  • Travel Money can be accessed via the customer service counter.

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Getting Here

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• Parking View
  • The store does not have its own parking facilities.
  • There is limited Blue Badge parking located on New Road.
    Thamesgate Shopping Centre car park is located on New Road.
  • For more information onhttps://www.gravesham.gov.uk/home/parking-and-roads/car-parks/overview please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • There are several bus stops located on Garrick Street, which are served by the following buses:
    306 Bluewater - Gravesend - Meopham - Vigo - Borough Green - Sevenoaks.
    308 Gravesend - Meopham - Vigo - Borough Green - Sevenoaks.
    455 Valley Drive - Gravesend.
    483 Kings Farm - Gravesend - Bluewater.
  • For more information on Arriva Buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Gravesend.
  • Gravesend Station is approximately 0.4 miles away (8 minute walk).
  • For more information on timetables please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Gravesend Station please click here (opens new tab).

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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 standard (large) with baby seat.
• 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 Tesco 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.

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Public Parking

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• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on New Road.
  • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 960cm (7ft 10in x 31ft 6in).
  • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
• Public Car Park View
  • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • The public car park is located on New Road.
  • The name of the car park is Thamesgate Shopping Centre.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• Additional Public Parking Information View
  • For more information on public parking please click here (new tab).

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Approach (Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Comments View
  • There is a road to cross from the Blue Badge bays to the Tesco Metro store.
  • The road had dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both sides.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located at the front right of the store.
• The ATM(s) is/are 20m from the entrance.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 90cm and 140cm.
• 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 at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Hello, Welcome to Tesco Gravesend'.
  • 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/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 135cm.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 210cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 120cm.

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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+.
  • There are some structural columns within the aisles that reduce the overall width.
  • 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 not available in this store.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
  • Background music is played at all times.
• Signage View
  • Overhead aisle signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the store.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located to the right after you enter 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 self-service checkout(s), basket only checkout(s) and staffed 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 90cm.
  • 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; 2.
  • 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 tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 08/04/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were not 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 90cm.
  • 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).
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 60cm and 135cm.
  • 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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Counter (Customer Service)

• The counter is located to the right after you enter the store.
• The counter is approximately 6m 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 110cm.
• 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 not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/04/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• Travel Money is available at this customer service counter.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.