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 a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Oaklands Gate car park.
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- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Hatch End.
- This station does not have step-free access.
- The nearest step-free train station is Carpenders Park.
- The nearest underground station is Northwood.
- This underground station does not have step-free access.
- The nearest step-free underground station is Pinner.
- 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 ramp 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 narrow walkways and pillars.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Checkouts
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- Staffed checkouts available include: payment counters.
- Self-service checkouts available include touchscreens for: trolley or basket (combined) 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 not 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 on Maxwell Road.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is a public car park located on Oaklands Gate.
- The name of the car park is Oakland Gates Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the store.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is a single automatic door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There are security barriers at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the ramp.
Supermarket
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main 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.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Staffed Checkouts
- The staffed checkout area is located to the right from the store entrance.
- 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 is located to the right from the store entrance.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 80cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 104cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested 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 from the store entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket and trolley combined 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 basket and trolley shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 125cm to 144cm 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 114cm.
- 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 114cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
ATMs (Internal)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located at the rear of the store.
- The ATM is not clearly signed.
- There is not a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 80cm and 122cm.
