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Tesco Middlesbrough Coronation Express

288-290 Acklam Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 8DL

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Summary

Getting Here

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
  • There is usually a colleague on the shop floor and at the checkouts.
  • 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 seat/chair available within the store.
  • There is a defibrillator in store.
  • The types of trolley available at this store include; standard (shallow).
  • 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.

Parking

  • The store does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located on Acklam Road, to the left of the store.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Parking View
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 490cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • Paying View
    • Parking is free for up to 30 minutes.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and throughout the car park.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • 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 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.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There are bollards on the approach.
    • The height of the bollard(s) is 95cm.
    • The bollards contrast(s) visually with the tarmac.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 197cm.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • Comments View
    • The bollards descried above are on the approach to the left and right of the store.
    • There are other bollards in front of the store, on the pavement.
    • These bollards only affect the approach from the left or straight ahead.
    • These bollards contrast visually with the tarmac.
    • These bollards are 86cm high.
    • These bollards have a minimum width of 145cm.
    • These bollards are shown in photographs 7 and 8.
    • The uneven surfaces are caused by the kerb from the public pavement and a drainage grill.
    • There is a 3.2 degree slope just to the right of the Blue Badge parking bay.
    • This slope does not affect the Blue Badge parking bay and can be avoided completely.

ATM(s)

  • The ATM(s) is/are located outside, on the wall, at the front right of the store.
  • The ATM(s) is/are 14m from the store entrance.
  • There are bollards on the approach to the ATM(s).
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 92cm.
  • The bollards do not contrast visually with the tarmac.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 107cm.
  • The controls/screen heights vary between 90cm and 131cm.
  • There is not a lowered ATM available.
  • Comments View
    • There is a steep slope (5.8 degrees), in front of the cash machine.

Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store on Acklam Road.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'TESCO express'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not 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 150cm.
    • There are bollards at the entrance doors.
    • The height of the bollard(s) is 96cm.
    • The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 100cm.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 114cm.
    • The free standing hand sanitiser is located along the wall to the left as you enter.
  • Comments View
    • There are security barriers just beyond the entrance.
    • The minimum width between the security barriers is 147cm.

Getting Around

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the store.
    • The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
    • The minimum aisle width is 71cm.
    • There are product bins, end gondolas and freestanding display items obstructing some isles.
    • There is 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 not available in this store.
    • A seat can be made available if required.
  • Signage View
    • Overhead aisle signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the store.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Comments View
    • There are support pillars in the central aisle.
    • In places the support pillars can reduce the aisle width to 71cm.

Checkouts

  • Checkout Area View
    • The checkout(s) is/are located at the rear right of the store as you enter.
    • 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 self-service 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 a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
    • The height of the lowered section at the staffed checkout(s) is 69cm.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of 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; 1.
    • The type of system is a fixed loop.
    • The hearing assistance system(s) is not/are not 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); 1.
    • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 19/07/2021.
    • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
  • Self-Service Checkout(s) View
    • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 86cm and 139cm.
    • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
    • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).

Toilet with Adaptations

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

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.