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Summary

• St Albans Hatfield Road Express link (new tab) - click here.

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• Services Available View
  • 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.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Hatfield Road.
  • For more information on the nearest bus stop please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is St Albans City Station.
  • St Albans City Station is located on Station Way. The station is 0.4 miles from the store. St Albans City Station is served by Great Northern and Thameslink.
  • For more information on St Albans City Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on accessibility St Albans City Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• For help and assistance please go to the checkouts or approach any member of staff around 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 not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is a seat/chair available within the store.
• There is a defibrillator in store.
• 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 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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• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
  • The standard on street parking is located on Hatfield Road.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
• Comments View
  • At the time of survey there was scaffolding obstructing some parts of the paving.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to the right of the store .
• The ATM(s) is/are 8m from the entrance.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 86cm 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 store.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'TESCO express'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 159cm.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 137cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 117cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you enter the store.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • 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 width of the ramp/slope is 126cm.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located ahead as you enter.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 29cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are not 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 second lower handrail.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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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 not 150cm+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 105cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by promotional 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 moderate to good.
  • Resting/seating areas are not available in this store.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
  • This store does not play background music in public areas.
• 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 right as you enter 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 moderate to 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 a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
  • The height of the lowered section at the staffed checkout(s) is 70cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the staffed checkout(s).
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the staffed checkout(s).
  • There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) at the staffed checkout(s).
  • The 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 system(s) was/were tested on 24/03/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were not 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 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).

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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.