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Summary

• The store is located within Rainham Shopping Centre.
• The details within this access guide relate to the store and not the shopping centre.

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• Services Available View
  • In this store these services are available; Photobooths and National/Health Lottery.
  • Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• Parking View
  • The store does not have its own parking facilities.
  • Longley Road public car park is opposite the store.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The nearest bus stop (The Cricketers) is located on High Street (A2). The stop is served by the 120, 121, 130, 131, 132, 326, 327, 328 and the 783 buses.
  • For more information on Medway bus services, routes and timetables please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Rainham.
  • Rainham Station is approximately 0.3 miles away (7 minute walk).
  • For more information on Southeastern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Rainham Station 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 services 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) available to borrow.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a colleague at customer services.
• 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 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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Public Parking

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• Public Car Park View
  • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • The public car park is located on Longley Road.
  • The name of the car park is Longley Road Car Park Pay and Display.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the drop-off point(s) and the entrance.
• Additional Public Parking Information View
  • For more information on public parking please click here (new tab).

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Approach (Car Park to Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
  • The bollards contrast(s) visually with the paving.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to the right as you exit the store.
• The ATM(s) is/are 10m from the exit.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 60cm and 140cm.
• 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 at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Hello'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 180cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance doors.
  • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 180cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 90cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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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+.
  • There is some 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.
• 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 side of the store, directly behind customer services.
  • 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), basket only checkout(s) and self-service checkout(s).
  • There is a/are staffed checkout(s), self-service checkout(s) and basket only 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 standard checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; 9 and 11.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) is/are signed.
  • Colleagues are not 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); 9 and 11.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 04/03/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
• Basket Only Checkout(s) View
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the basket only checkout(s).
  • The basket only checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The height of the basket only checkout(s) is/are 90cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the basket only checkout(s) .
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the basket only checkout(s).
  • There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) at the basket only checkout(s).
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 60cm and 135cm.
  • 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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Counter (Customer Services)

• The counter is located opposite the entrance.
• The counter is approximately 12m from the entrance.
• The counter is clearly 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.
• 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 not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/03/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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Public Facilities (Rainham Shopping Precinct)

• Standard toilets are available within the shopping area.

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Exit

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located after the checkouts, on the left side of the store.
  • The exit area/door is clearly signed internally.
  • This exit is signed with 'Goodbye. Hope to see you again soon'.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit.
  • The exit door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of this exit, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are security barriers at the exit doors.
  • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 165cm.