Access Guide
Summary
- The store is located within City Centre.
- The details within this access guide relate to the store and not the shopping centre.
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Services Available
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- In this store these services are available; Krispy Kreme, National/Health Lottery and Costa Coffee.
- Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store does not have its own parking facilities.
- For more information onhttps://www.oxford.gov.uk/gloucestergreencarpark please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- For more information on Buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Oxford.
- For more information on Great Western Rail please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Oxford station please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- If you need an assistance please speak to a colleague on the shop floor or at the 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.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is not a seat/chair available within the store.
- There is a defibrillator in store.
- The types of trolley available at this store include; standard (large) and standard (shallow).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+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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Comments
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- Pictures 1-14 shows the Ground Floor. Pictures 15-22 shows the basement.
Public Parking
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Public Car Park
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- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on Gloucester Street.
- The name of the car park is Gloucester Green car park.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
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ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located Entrance .
- The ATM(s) is/are 4m from the Entrance.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 100cm and 120cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Magdalene Street.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'TESCO metro'.
- 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/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 180cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There are identical sets of doors at either side of the entrance foyer.
- 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 270cm.
- The entrance is obstructed by trolleys, baskets, and a stand alone hand sanitiser dispenser.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 103cm.
Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the ground floor.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- Some aisles are obstructed by trolley and product display stands.
- 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.
- Background music is played at all times.
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Signage
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- Overhead aisle signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the store.
- Dementia friendly signage is provided.
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Comments
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- Pictures 1-9 shows the Ground Floor. Pictures 10-20 shows the basement.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located On the left side as you're in 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) and staffed checkout(s).
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Staffed Checkout(s)
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- 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 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; 26.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system(s) is/are 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); 26.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 09/08/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were not working at the time of testing.
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 90cm and 130cm.
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
Counter
- The counter is located On the left as you enter the store by the entry doors.
- The counter is approximately 9m from the Entrance doors.
- Clear signage for the counter is 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 100cm.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
- 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 trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 09/08/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
Escalator(s) / Travelator(s)
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Escalator(s)
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- Escalators can be used to access other floors.
- The escalator(s) is/are located At the rear of the store opposite aisle 3.
- Signs indicating the location of the escalators are not available from the entrance.
- The escalators go both up and down.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are Basement.
- The escalator(s) steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located By the magazines shelves.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Basement.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 150cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.