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Express with Petrol Station Summary

• The details within this access guide relate to the store and not the building.

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• Services Available View
  • Other services available include; a petrol station, National/Health Lottery, Costa Coffee Express and Self Service Jet Wash.
  • Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
• Facilities Available View
  • The following facilities are available at this store; an accessible toilet.

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Getting Here

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• Parking View
  • The store has its own parking facilities.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The bus stop is on Queen Alexander Road and is one mile from the store.
  • For more information on for bus timetables please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Newcastle Central Station.
  • Newcastle Central Railway Station is 4.6 miles from the Tesco Store.
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  • For more information on Newcastle Central Station please click here (opens new tab).
• By Metro View
  • The nearest Metro station is North Shields Metro.
  • The store is 1.6 miles from the North Shields Metro.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• A colleague is normally available on the shop floor or 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 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 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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Parking

• The store does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located Beach Road.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• The car park surface is concrete.

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• Parking View
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Additional parking is available in an overflow car park.
• 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 237cm x 420cm.
  • 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.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • 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 concrete.
  • 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 is level with the approach to the entrance(s).
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Petrol Station Forecourt

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• Forecourt and Pumps View
  • Colleagues are able to provide assistance at the pumps.
  • The pumps are clearly signed.
  • It is possible to pay at the pump.
  • The height range of the pump controls/screen is 143cm to 167cm.
  • The height of the pump controls/screen is 143cm.
  • The height range of the fuel pump nozzle slot is 125cm to 163cm.
  • The height of the fuel pump nozzle slot is 165cm.
  • The paper towel dispenser(s) is/are at a height of 86cm.
  • The disposable glove dispenser(s) is/are at a height of 110cm.
  • The tyre pressure machine control heights vary between 126cm and 134cm.
  • The height of the tyre pressure pump slot is 98cm.
  • The height of the water pump slot is 98cm.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to the left of the main entrance.
• The ATM(s) is/are 15m from the nmain entrance.
• There are barriers on the approach to the ATM(s).
• The height of the bollard(s) is 101cm.
• The bollards have a visual identification band the tarmac.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 88cm and 112cm.
• There is not a lowered ATM available.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is concrete.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 101cm.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 133cm.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • 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 108cm.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The security pillars do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 135cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 90cm.

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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 not 150cm+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 95cm.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
• 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 left as you enter the store .
  • There is a/are 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 70cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of 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 type of system is a fixed loop.
  • 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); only checkout one has the hearing loop.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 03/08/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
• This is a standalone accessible toilet cubicle.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the checkouts.
  • 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 written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 220cm (4ft 7in 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 107cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 is at a height of 50cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 112cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.