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Summary

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• Services Available View
  • The following Tesco services are available at this store; Tesco Mobile shop and a petrol station.
  • In this store these services are available; Costa Coffee Express, National/Health Lottery, Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning), Coin Exchange and Photobooths.
  • 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, 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.
  • Additional parking is not available at the petrol station.
  • The store is located in Shaftesbury, on Christy's Lane (A350). The car park has Blue Badge bays, Parent and Child bays, and Electric Vehicle Charging Points.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The Shaftesbury Post Office bus stop is approximately 120 metres from the store. Destinations include Shaftesbury, and East Knoyle.
  • For more information on Salisbury Red buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Gillingham.
  • Gillingham Station is approximately 11 miles from the store, with direct links to London Waterloo, Yeovil Junction, Westbury, and Exeter St Davids.
  • For more information on National Railway Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Southwest Trains 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) available to borrow.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact 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) and standard (large) with baby seat.
• 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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Parking

• The store does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located off Christy's Lane.
• 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
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 231cm x 455cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free for up to 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours a £70 Parking Charge Notice is served by Horizon Parking.
• 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 not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is clearly signposted.
  • Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is block paving.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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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.
• Fast charging is available.
• The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located at the corner of the car park closest to the store entrance.
• Colleagues are not able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
• There is/are 4 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 230cm x 465cm.
• The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
• The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 120cm to 130cm.
• The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 96cm to 106cm.
• An app is required to use the charging point(s).
• Payment signs are not provided.
• Payment for charging is made via an app/online.
• Charging fee is shown on the app.
• 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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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to the right of the main entrance .
• The ATM(s) is/are 10m from the main entrance.
• There are barriers on the approach to the ATM(s).
• The barriers contrast visually with the paving.
• The minimum width between the barriers is 199cm.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 88cm and 120cm.
• There is not a lowered ATM available.
• The barrier is 67cm high.

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Approach (Pedestrian Approach from Coppice Street to Store)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 89cm.
  • The bollards contrast(s) visually with the paving.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 108cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • The bollards run across the approach at the entrance from Coppice Street.

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Approach (Car Park to Store)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac 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 have a visual identification band.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 170cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • The slope runs down from the car park to the store.

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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 'Entrance only'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 151cm.
  • 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 300cm.
  • 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 155cm.
  • There are product pallets and shelving units in the entrance.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitisers range between 90cm and 120cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located between the outer and inner doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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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+.
  • Some aisles are obstructed at the ends by product bins.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There are mats in aisles that might be perceived as holes.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Resting/seating areas are available in this store.
  • Resting/seating areas are located behind the staffed checkouts, and at Tesco Mobile.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • 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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Tesco Mobile

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• Tesco Mobile Area View
  • Tesco Mobile is located to the right from the main entrance, at the back of the store.
  • Tesco Mobile is approximately 50m from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for Tesco Mobile is not 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 played at all times.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Counter View
  • There are no 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 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 2m 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 85cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
  • The seats do not have armrests.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located to the left from the main entrance, at the front of 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 staffed checkout(s) and self-service checkout(s).
• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • There are no 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 91cm.
  • 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; 9, 13, 16, 18, 20.
  • 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); 18, 20.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 15/11/2021.
  • 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 63cm and 133cm.
  • 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 and Tobacconist)

• The counter is located immediately to the right from the main entrance.
• The counter is approximately 5m from the main 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 no 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 96cm.
• There is not 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 76cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the 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 trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 15/11/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right from the main entrance, past the Customer Services desk.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main 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, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 205cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 9in).
  • 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary 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 good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is 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 fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • 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 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 58cm.
  • The shelf is not 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 good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 95cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • The emergency alarm has been replaced with white string, so its function may not be immediately apparent.
  • The shelf slopes down at too much of an angle to be useable.

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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 right from the main entrance, past the Customer Services desk.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room.
• The parent and baby room is located to the right from the main entrance, past the Customer Services desk.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 10m from the main 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 75cm.
• 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 73cm.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not 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 good.
• There is a 10cm high lip in front of the baby changing section of the table. The soap dispenser is 32cm from the top of the baby changing table. There is a wide paper towel dispenser, 55cm above the baby changing table. There is a hand dryer, 110cm above the floor.