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Tesco Tewkesbury Metro

1-6 Bishops Walk, Tewkesbury, GL20 5LQ

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Getting Here

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
  • For help and assistance please go to the checkouts or approach a colleague 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.
  • 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) and standard (shallow).
  • 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 Tesco Collect+ service in the store.
  • There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated place of safety is the staff office located to the rear of the building.
    The staff office is located up a flight of stairs.
    Please approach a colleague to use the place of safety.
  • The defibrillator is located at the customer services desk.

Parking

  • The store does not have its own parking facilities.
  • The store shares the shopping area's parking facilities.
  • The car park is located off Oldbury Street.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Parking View
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not 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.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 370cm x 470cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • Paying View
    • Parking charges apply.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • Parking is free (unlimited time) for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is block paving and flagstone/paving slabs.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the entrance.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are Tesco trolleys located in the car park next to the Blue Badge bays.

Approach (from car park)

  • 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 88cm.
    • The bollards contrast(s) visually with the paving.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 170cm.
    • There is a dropped kerb leading from the carpark to entrance.
      There is a further set of bollards located at the dropped kerb, with a height of 66cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Approach (steep access from High Street)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
    • The approach surface is uneven in places.
    • There are obstructions on the approach.
    • The distance from the High Street to the store is approximately 85 metres.
      There are benches, bins and lamp posts located on the approach to the store.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

ATM(s)

  • The ATM(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance .
  • The ATM(s) is/are 2m from the entrance.
  • The controls/screen heights vary between 95cm and 120cm.
  • There is not a lowered ATM available.

Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off Bishops Walk.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Entrance This Way'.
    • 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 140cm.
    • 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 188cm.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 120cm.
  • Comments View
    • Baskets are located to the right as you enter the store.

Getting Around

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the store.
    • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
    • The minimum aisle width is 120cm.
    • Some aisles are obstructed by product bins.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 not consistent throughout the store.
    • Dementia friendly signage is provided.

Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s)

  • There is a ramp/slope located to the left as you enter the store.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access non perishable household items, toiletries, pet food, newspapers, phones and computer games.
  • 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 the right going down the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There are 2 ramps to the left of the store.
    The ramp furthest from the door has handrails on both sides and bypasses the steps.
  • There is a/are step(s) located to the far left of the store.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access toiletries and non perishable household items.
  • 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
    • 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 not 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.

Counter (Customer Services)

  • The counter is located straight ahead as you enter the store.
  • The counter is approximately 10m 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 not 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 moderate to good.
  • The height of the counter is 92cm.
  • 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 28/06/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

Checkouts

  • Checkout Area View
    • The checkout(s) is/are located to the left of the exit.
    • There is step-free access to the checkout(s).
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the checkout(s).
    • The checkout(s) is/are not clearly signed.
    • The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are moderate to good.
    • There is a/are self-service 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 92cm.
    • 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; the checkout furthest to the right.
    • 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); the checkout furthest to the right.
    • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 28/06/2021.
    • 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 98cm and 140cm.
    • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
    • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
    • There are baskets located at the self-service checkouts.
      The self-service checkouts are cash only.
  • Comments View
    • There are also staffed checkouts located at customer services.

Accessible Toilet(s)

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

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.

Exit

  • Exit View
    • This information is for the exit located to the left of the checkouts.
    • The exit area/door is clearly signed internally.
    • This exit is signed with 'Goodbye'.
    • There is step-free access at this exit.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this exit area which may look like a hole to some people.
    • 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 115cm.
    • There are security pillars at the exit doors.
    • The security pillars do contrast visually with the flooring.
    • The minimum width between the security pillars is 150cm.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 120cm.