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Summary

• The store is located within Springhill Retail Park.
• The details within this access guide relate to the store and not the retail park.
• Springhill Retail Park link (new tab) - click here.

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• Services Available View
  • The following Tesco services are available at this store; F&F Clothing, Tesco Mobile shop, a café, a petrol station, travel money and Scan as you Shop.
  • In this store these services are available; Children's Rides, Coin Exchange, Air & Water unit, National/Health Lottery and Max Spielmann.
  • For detailed information on the petrol station please click here (new tab).
  • 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; standard toilets, an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.

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Getting Here

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• Parking View
  • The store has shared/public parking facilities.
  • Additional parking is available at the petrol station.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • Bus stops are located on Killeen Avenue. The nearest bus stop is approx. 130m away.
  • For more information on Ulsterbus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Bangor West.
  • Bangor West Railway Station is approx. 1 mile away.
  • For more information on NI Railways please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• Any colleague can be approached for assistance. The Customer Service desk is also located to the left as you enter the store.
• 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 a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is a/are wheelchair(s) and mobility/electric scooter(s) with large basket(s) attached available to borrow.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact any colleague.
• 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.
• 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.
• Colleagues can make the staff area available if a quiet area is requested.

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Parking

• The store has shared parking facilities.
• The store shares the retail park's parking facilities.
• The car park is located off Killeen Avenue.
• 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.
  • Additional parking is available outside the petrol station.
• 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 250cm x 485cm.
  • 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.
  • The lower floor (sheltered/underground level) bays offer marked zones to both sides and the rear.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free (unlimited time).
• 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 are pedestrian crossings between the designated Blue Badge parking bays and the entrance.
  • The pedestrian crossings are level (flush) with the Blue Badge parking bays and are level with the approach to the entrance(s).
  • The pedestrian crossings have tactile paving on both sides.
  • There is a warning sign before the pedestrian crossing about a possible slippery metal surface of a long drain cover, as shown in photographs 13 and 14.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • The drop-off point(s) is/are located in front of the store, and near the lower floor entrance.
  • The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • There is a 250cm height restriction for the lower floor car park area.

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Approach (Lower Floor Parking)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • There are obstructions on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the obstructions is 63cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
• Comments View
  • To enter the lower floor car park from Killeen Avenue there is an area where there is no pavement.
  • To bypass the area with no pavement the entrance road can be crossed towards the petrol filling station and then back again further along.
  • There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving on all sides and traffic islands St each road crossing.
  • There is a zebra crossing marked over the exit from the petrol filling station.
  • Beyond the zebra crossing a sign post restricts the pavement space to 63cm.
  • Routes to the entrance above can bypass this approach, and the internal lift at the front of the store provides access to the lower sheltered car park level if required.

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Approach (Lower Floor Car Park Entrance)

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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 88cm.
  • The bollards contrast(s) visually with the paving.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to the left side of the building.
• The ATM(s) is/are 40m from the entrance.
• There are bollards on the approach to the ATM(s).
• The height of the bollard(s) is 90cm.
• The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 80cm.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 85cm and 115cm.
• 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 not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is 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 147cm.
  • 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 196cm.
  • 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 172cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitisers range between 91cm and 120cm.

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Entrance (Lower Floor Car Park)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the centre of the lower floor/underground level car park.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Hello.'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is 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 225cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
• Comments View
  • There are four similar entrances around this area.

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Access To (Lower Floor Car Park - Store)

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• Stairs View
  • The stairs are used to access the store from the lower floor/underground level car park.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 16m from the lower floor entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 28cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
  • There are additional stairs from the car park up to the retail park which have a heavy manual door at the car park level and automatic double doors at the top.
• Travelator(s) View
  • The Travelators are used to access the store from the lower floor/underground level car park.
  • The travelator(s) is/are located to the right as you enter.
  • 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, 1.
  • The foot and head of the travelator(s) are clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels at the travelator(s) are good.
• Lift(s) View
  • The lift is used to access the store from the lower floor/underground level car park.
  • The lift is located to the front right of the store, adjacent to the stairs.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lower floor 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 LG, G.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 poor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
  • The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 126cm x 230cm (4ft 2in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
  • Measurements in this guide are given from the entrance, which is approx. 10m from the lift. There is a separate lift to the café at the rear of the store.

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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 70cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by pillars.
  • 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 at the front of the store, behind the checkouts.
  • There is bench seating only.
  • Background music is only played at certain times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
• 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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F&F Clothing

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• F&F Clothing View
  • F&F Clothing is located to the right as you enter.
  • F&F Clothing is approximately 30m from the entrance.
  • F&F Clothing is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to F&F Clothing.
  • 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 90cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by pillars.
  • There is flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
  • There is bench seating only.
  • Background music is only played at certain times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.

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Tesco Mobile

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• Tesco Mobile Area View
  • Tesco Mobile is located to the left as you enter, adjacent to Customer Services.
  • Tesco Mobile is approximately 15m 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, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
  • Lighting levels are 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 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 not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
• Consultation Desk(s) View
  • Tesco Mobile has 1 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 94cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
  • The seats do not have armrests.

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Lift (Café)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear left of the store.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) 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, 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 126cm x 230cm (4ft 2in x 7ft 7in).
• There are 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 have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Stairs (Café)

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are for public use.
• The stairs are located at the rear left of the store.
• The stairs are approximately 70m from the entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• The depth of the steps are 28cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The steps have a handrail on both sides.
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• There is a landing.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
• The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Café (First Floor)

• 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 and menu boards.
• 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.
• Plastic/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, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is located at the service counter checkout.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Colleagues trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 14/10/2021.
• The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
• The height of the counter is 85cm.
• The height of the tray counter/rail is 80cm.
• There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
• The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is wood and laminate.
• There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Lighting levels can be adjusted by a colleague upon request.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located at the front of the store, to the left as you enter.
  • 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), basket only checkout(s) and staffed 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 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; 11 and 14.
  • 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); 11 and 14.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 14/10/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
  • The hearing loop microphone at checkout 14 was not working (red light).
  • Staffed checkouts are shown in photographs 1 to 4.
• 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 92cm.
  • 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).
  • Basket checkouts are shown in photographs 5 to 8.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 62cm 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).
• Scan as you Shop View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 62cm and 130cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Scan as you shop handsets and Self-service checkouts are shown in photographs 9 to 12.

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Counter (Customer Services)

• The counter is located to the left as you enter.
• The counter is approximately 20m 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 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 72cm.
• 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 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 14/10/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• Customer Services is approx. 10m to the left from the lower floor lift.

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Counter (Travel Money)

• The counter is located to the left as you enter.
• The counter is approximately 10m from the enrance.
• 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 90cm.
• 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 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 14/10/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

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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 as you enter, behind checkouts 17/18.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 60m 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 not 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 86cm.
• 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 74cm.
• 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 similar Parent & Baby room on the first floor which offers a chair with armrests on both sides, as shown in photographs 9 to 11.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor Café)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 169cm x 216cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 1in).
  • 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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 poor.
  • 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.
  • 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 good.
  • 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not 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 51cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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 good.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • 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 82cm.
  • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • There are security gates before the first floor accessible toilets.
  • The gates to the left are 89cm wide, with 98cm space to the right.
  • There is a slight slope in the doorway where the surface changes to tiles.
  • There is a similar toilet adjacent to this offering transfer space on the right, as shown in photographs 7 to 12.

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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 as you enter, behind checkouts 17/18.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) 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, 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • 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 good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 236cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 poor.
  • 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.
  • 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 good.
  • 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 and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not 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 41cm.
  • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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 73cm (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 fair.
  • 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 88cm.
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 right as you enter, behind checkouts 17/18.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 65m from the 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.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.