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Summary

• The store is undergoing a refurbishment in Summer 2021.

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• Services Available View
  • The following Tesco services are available at this store; a café.
  • In this store these services are available; Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning), Photobooths and National/Health Lottery.
  • 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; an accessible toilet, standard toilets and baby changing facilities.

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Getting Here

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• Parking View
  • The store has its own parking facilities.
  • Additional parking is available at the petrol station.
  • The store is located on the east side of the town centre on the A9 as you approach the town centre. The car park is located in front of and to the side of the store, accessed off the A9 at it's junction with the A836 Castletown Road.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The Tesco bus stop is located on the A9. It is served by Stagecoach buses routes 82 and 276.
  • For more information on bus services in Kirkwall and Orkney please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Thurso.
  • Thurso station is located south of the town centre, 850m west of the store. Thurso Station is a Category A station. The station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office. There is an accessible booking counter and a ramp for boarding trains.
  • For more information on services and facilities at Thurso station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on national and local train services to Thurso please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• This store is 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 a/are wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
• 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.
• 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.
• The defibrillator is located to the right as you enter on the front wall, next to checkout 10.

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Parking

• The store does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located in front of and to the side of the store, off the A9.
• 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.
• 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 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free (unlimited time).
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
• 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 concrete tiles.
• 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 to the right of the main entrance.
• The ATM(s) is/are 5m from the main entrance.
• The height of the ATM(s) controls/screens is 84cm.
• There N/A a lowered ATM available.

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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.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 117cm.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • There are pillars at the entrance canopy with raised kerbs and similar against the building.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the store.
  • 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 158cm.
  • 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 210cm.
  • 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 176cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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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 134cm.
  • There are produce baskets, product displays and stands that may reduce the width of aisles.
  • There is some 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 in the café.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • Background music is only played at certain 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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Counter (Customer Service)

• The counter is located on the right.
• The counter is approximately 5m 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 101cm.
• 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 trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/07/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Café

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the right as you enter at the front of the store.
• There is step-free access 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.
• 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.
• There is not a hearing assistance system .
• The height of the counter is 91cm.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
• 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.
• Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is wood.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located to the right as you enter at the front 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 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 following staffed checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; checkout 5.
  • 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 systems were tested at the following staffed checkout(s); checkout 5.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 22/07/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right 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 as you enter at the front of the store, to the left of the café.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) 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 is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 82cm (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 good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 193cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 4in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush 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 the left.
  • There is not 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 good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 140cm 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 60cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
  • 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 99cm (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 at the front of the store, to the left of the café.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m 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.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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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 at the front of the store, to the left of the café .
• The parent and baby room is approximately 30m 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 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 76cm.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.