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Summary

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• Services Available View
  • The following Tesco services are available at this store; Tesco Mobile shop, a pharmacy, photo services and F&F Clothing.
  • In this store these services are available; Photobooths, Coin Exchange, Greggs, National/Health Lottery and Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning).
  • 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 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 directly outside the store on Brigstock Road.
  • For more information on Transport for London buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Thornton Heath.
  • Thornton Heath Station is approximately 77 yards (1 minute walk) away from the store.
  • For more information on Southern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Thornton Heath Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• Customers can get assistance by going to the Customer Service Desk.
• 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 a 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, wheelchair attachable and adapted with padded seat/headrest.
• 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 a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• The pharmacy consultation room can be used as a designated place of safety as shown in photographs 5 and 6.

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Parking

• The store does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located off Parchmore Road.
• The car park type is underground.
• The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
• The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 250cm (8ft 2in).
• The car park surface is concrete.

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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 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 325cm x 490cm.
  • 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.
  • Some of the marked zones at the sides of bays have a width of 100cm.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free for up to 3 hours.
• 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 concrete.
  • The pedestrian crossing has tactile paving on the car park side only.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located on the left as you face the store.
• The ATM(s) is/are 22m from the main entrance.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 90cm and 120cm.
• There is not a lowered ATM available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store on Brigstock Road.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Tesco'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 185cm.
  • 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 195cm.
  • There are fixed barriers at the entrance doors.
  • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 170cm.
  • There are automatic barriers beyond the entrance with a width of 173cm between them.
  • 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 in front of the entrance and between the two sets of doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Entrance (Car Park)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the car park.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Store Entrance Lifts & Stairs'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 135cm.

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Stairs (Car Park to Street Level)

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are for public use.
• The stairs are located ahead from the car park entrance.
• The stairs are approximately 10m from the car park entrance.
• The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on the basement floor and on the ground floor.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are B and G.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The steps are not 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.
• 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 not 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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Lift (Car Park to Store)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right from the car park entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the car park 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 B and G.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do not 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 poor.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 182cm x 190cm (5ft 12in x 6ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift 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 150cm+.
  • There is an aisle which is obstructed by a product bin as shown in photograph 14.
  • 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 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 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 left from the main entrance.
  • F&F Clothing is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for F&F Clothing is not 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+.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by clothes.
  • 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 not available in this area.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
  • Background music is played at all times.
• Counter View
  • There are no payment counters in this area of the store. Please pay for any items at one of the main checkouts.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • The fitting rooms were out of service at the time of the survey.
• Comments View
  • The fitting rooms were closed at the time of survey (24/02/2021).

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Tesco Mobile

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• Tesco Mobile Area View
  • Tesco Mobile is located to the left from the main entrance.
  • Tesco Mobile is approximately 7m from the main 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.
  • There is some flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • 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 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 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 1 consultation desk(s) available.
  • The consultation desk surveyed is 4m 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 97cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
  • The seats do not have armrests.

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Pharmacy

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• Pharmacy Area View
  • The Pharmacy is located to the left from the main entrance.
  • The Pharmacy is approximately 40m from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the Pharmacy is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the Pharmacy.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the Pharmacy.
  • The Pharmacy is clearly signed.
  • There is some flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • Background music is played at all times.
• 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 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 not tested at the time of the survey.
• Consultation Room(s) View
  • The pharmacy has 1 consultation room(s) available.
  • The consultation room is 1m from the pharmacy counter.
  • The consultation room is not clearly signed.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the consultation room.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the consultation room.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The clear door width is 87cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the consultation room.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The consultation room is fully enclosed.

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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.
  • 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 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 standard checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; 12.
  • 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 not tested at the time of the survey.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 80cm and 126cm.
  • 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 Service)

• The counter is located to the right from the main entrance.
• The counter is approximately 7m 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 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 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 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 24/02/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer)

• 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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 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 may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 152cm x 200cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • 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 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 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • 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 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 52cm.
  • The shelf is not 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 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • 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 93cm.
  • 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • The width between the security barriers to access the toilet area is 134cm as shown in photograph 1.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located to the right from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m 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 91cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The female toilet was being refurbished at the time of the survey as shown in photograph 6.
• Comments View
  • The width between the security barriers to access the toilet area is 134cm as shown in photograph 1.

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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.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 7m 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 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 83cm.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • The width between the security barriers to access the toilet area is 134cm as shown in photograph 1.