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Summary

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• Services Available View
  • The following Tesco services are available at this store; a petrol station, a pharmacy, a café, travel money, F&F Clothing, Tesco Mobile shop and Scan as you Shop.
  • In this store these services are available; Vision Express, National/Health Lottery, Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning), Coin Exchange and Photobooths.
• Facilities Available View
  • The following facilities are available at this store; an accessible toilet, standard toilets and baby changing facilities.

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Getting Here

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• Parking View
  • The store has its own parking facilities.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The nearest bus stop is 150 metres away on Woolwell Road with direct links to Roborough, Tavistock and Plymouth City Centre.
  • For more information onhttps://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/ please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is St Budeaux Ferry Road.
  • The station is 6 miles from the store with direct links to Penzance, Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads.
  • For more information onhttps://www.gwr.com/ 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), mobility/electric scooter(s) and mobility/electric scooter(s) with large basket(s) attached 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), standard (large) with baby seat and wheelchair attachable.
• There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
• There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
• Customers can obtain online Tesco Grocery Click+Collect items from the car park collection station.
• 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 off Woolwell Road.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• The car park surface is tarmac.

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• Parking View
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 390cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have not got at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • The marked zones on either side of the bay are 70cm and 105cm to the rear.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free for up to 3 hours.
• 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 tarmac and block paving.
  • 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).
  • The pedestrian crossing has tactile paving on both sides.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • The drop-off point(s) is/are located to your right as you face the entrance.
  • The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the drop-off point(s) and the entrance.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Points

• There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
• The provider of the charging point(s) is Pod Point.
• The charging speed is unknown.
• The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to your far left as you face the store.
• Colleagues are not able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
• There is/are 2 electric vehicle charging point(s).
• The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 390cm.
• The charging point(s) is/are located to the rear as you approach the bay(s).
• The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 90cm to 150cm.
• The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 90cm to 100cm.
• An app is required to use the charging point(s).
• Parking charges apply after a limited time.
• Charging for all users is limited to 3 hours.
• Payment signs are not provided.
• Payment for charging is made via an app/online.
• For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
• There is not a/are not designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 90cm.
  • The bollards contrast(s) visually with the paving.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 105cm.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to your right as you face the entrance.
• The ATM(s) is/are 18m from the entrance.
• There are bollards on the approach to the ATM(s).
• The height of the bollard(s) is 85cm.
• The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 90cm.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 80cm and 120cm.
• 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 to the left of the Blue Badge Bays.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Tesco Extra'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • 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 145cm.
  • 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 168cm.
  • There are identical sets of doors at either side of the entrance foyer.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 158cm.
  • 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 150cm+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 145cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by product bins or floor to ceiling pillows.
  • 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 available in this store.
  • Resting/seating areas are located next to Vision Express.
  • There is bench seating only.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
• Signage View
  • 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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Counter (Customer Service)

• The counter is located beyond the entrance to your left.

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F&F Clothing

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• F&F Clothing View
  • F&F Clothing is located on the first floor.
  • F&F Clothing is approximately 4m from the lift.
  • F&F Clothing is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to F&F Clothing, via lift.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to F&F Clothing.
  • F&F Clothing is clearly signed.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 100cm.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Resting/seating areas are not available in this area.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.

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Tesco Mobile

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• Tesco Mobile Area View
  • Tesco Mobile is located to the rear of the store on the ground floor.
  • Tesco Mobile is approximately 63m from the entrance.
  • Clear signage for Tesco Mobile is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to Tesco Mobile.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to Tesco Mobile.
  • Tesco Mobile is clearly signed.
  • Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Counter View
  • 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the counter is 105cm.
  • 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 not a bell to attract attention.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
• Consultation Desk(s) View
  • Tesco Mobile has 2 consultation desk(s) available.
  • The consultation desk surveyed is 4m from the counter.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the consultation desk(s).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk(s) is 70cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on some of the desks.
  • The seats do not have armrests.

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Pharmacy

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• Pharmacy Area View
  • The Pharmacy is located to the rear of the store, on the ground floor.
  • The Pharmacy is approximately 59m from the entrance.
  • Clear signage for the Pharmacy is visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the Pharmacy.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the Pharmacy.
  • The Pharmacy is clearly signed.
  • There is flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
  • There is bench seating only.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
• Counter View
  • 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the counter is 100cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 80cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • 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 06/11/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• Consultation Room(s) View
  • The pharmacy has 1 consultation room(s) available.
  • The consultation room is 3m from the pharmacy counter.
  • The consultation room is clearly signed.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the consultation room.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the consultation room.
  • There is written signage on or near the door.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The clear door width is 80cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the consultation room.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The consultation room is fully enclosed.
• Comments View
  • At the time of the survey being carried out, the pharmacy was closed.

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Escalator(s) / Travelator(s)

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• Travelator(s) View
  • Travelators can be used to access other floors.
  • The travelator(s) is/are located directly beyond the entrance.
  • The travelator(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The travelators go both up and down.
  • The floors which are accessible by travelator(s) are G, 1st.
  • The foot and head of the travelator(s) are clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels at the travelator(s) are moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the store to your left.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 64m (69yd 2ft) from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A colleague does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1st.
• 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 high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 98cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 210cm (3ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Café

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the first floor.
• There is step-free access, via lift, to the café.
• Tables cannot be booked in advance.
• There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
• Colleagues can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
• Menu types include; written wall menus.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• Colleagues can read menus to customers if requested.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
• Takeaway cups are available.
• Adapted cups are not available.
• Adapted cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• This area does play background music.
• Background music is only played at certain times.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is located checkout.
• 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 06/11/2021.
• The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
• There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• The height of the counter is 100cm.
• The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
• There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• The type of flooring in this area is wood.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 70cm.
• The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 72cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
• There are also sofas and bench seats.
• The type of flooring in this area is wood.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located beyond the entrance to your right.
  • 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 staffed checkout(s) and self-service 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; 13,14 and 16.
  • 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); 13,14 and 16.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 06/11/2021.
  • 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 60cm and 150cm.
  • 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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Parent and Baby Room

• The parent and baby room is located to the rear of the store, left of the lift.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 63m from the entrance.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• A colleague does not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table is 80cm.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Side Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the store, to the left of the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 64m (69yd 2ft) from the entrance.
  • 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 pictorial and ‘Stoma Friendly’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 210cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • 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.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 60cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • 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 are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 76cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the rear of the store, left of the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 63m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.