Access Guide
Summary
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store does not have its own parking facilities.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- There is a bus top 0.2 miles away (4 minute walk). Tower hill/tower gateway station stop (TE).
- For more information on buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Tower Hill Station.
- The store is 0.3 miles away (7 minute walk) from the station.
- For more information on the station please click here (opens new tab).
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By DLR
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- The nearest DLR station is Tower Gateway Station.
- The station is a 5 minute walk from the store.
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- Customers can ask for help from colleagues around the store or at the front till.
- This store is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is not a seat/chair available within the store.
- There is a defibrillator in store.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a Tesco 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.
Public Parking
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
- The standard on street parking is located on in front of the store on St Katherines way.
- Limited parking on the small road outside the store, loading no more than a 20 minutes stay.
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Public Car Park
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- There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located immediately to the left of the entrance .
- The ATM(s) is/are 2m from the main entrance.
- The height of the ATM(s) controls/screens is 108cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tiled.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have resting areas.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 122cm (4ft).
- The start of the ramp is narrow at 122cm, but there is open space towards the top of the ramp.
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 4 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 25cm.
- There are 4 steps immediately in front of the store and 3 to the left of the store.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- 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 'Tesco express'.
- 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 149cm.
- There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 152cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 123cm.
Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the store.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- The minimum aisle width is 158cm.
- 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 cannot be made available if required.
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Signage
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- Overhead aisle signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the store.
- Dementia friendly signage is provided.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located to the far right 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 self-service checkout(s) and basket only checkout(s).
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Basket Only Checkout(s)
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- 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 70cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the basket only checkout(s) .
- 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 system(s) was/were tested on 04/05/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were not working at the time of testing.
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 83cm and 141cm.
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.