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Tesco Wembley Central Metro

Unit 14-15, Central Square, Wembley , London, HA9 7AJ

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Summary

  • The details within this access guide relate to the store and not the overall venue.

Getting Here

  • 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.
    • 245 - Golders Green/Alperton 483 - Dormers Wells/Harrow.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Wembley Central.
    • Wembley Central is 0.1 miles away from the store.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station is Wembley Central.
    • Wembley Central is on the Bakerloo Line and the London Overground.

Public Parking

  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on London Road.
    • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 220cm x 460cm (7ft 3in x 15ft 1in).
    • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for unlimited only.
    • Parking on London Road is 0.2 miles from the store.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Standard on street parking is available.
    • The standard on street parking is located on London Road.
    • Parking on London Road is 0.2 miles from the store.

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
  • Ask the security guard at the entrance or go to the customers service desk on the far right of the store for assistance.
  • 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.
  • The types of trolley available at this store include; standard (shallow).
  • 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 portable hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is block paving.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.

Entrance

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 190cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 190cm.
    • There is a colleague available for assistance at this entrance.
    • There is a security guard at the entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the store.
    • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
    • The minimum aisle width is 120cm.
    • There are some product stalls located at the end of some aisles.
    • There is some flooring in which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is 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.
    • 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.

Counter

  • The counter is located on the far right of the store.
  • The counter is approximately 28m from the main entrance.
  • Clear signage for the counter is not 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 no 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 110cm.
  • 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 trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 22/06/2021.

Checkouts

  • 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 checkout(s) and self service checkout(s).
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the checkout(s) and self service checkout(s).
  • Checkout(s) View
    • The height of the checkout(s) is/are 110cm.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the checkout(s).
    • The following checkouts have a hearing assistance system; The customer service desk and checkout 13.
    • The type of system is a fixed loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
    • The hearing assistance system is signed.
    • Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested on 22nd June 2021.
    • The hearing assistance systems that were tested were The hearing loop at the customer services checkout.
  • Self Service Checkout(s) and Scan as you Shop View
    • The controls/screen heights vary between 85cm and 130cm.
    • 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.

ATM(s)

  • The ATM(s) is/are located On the far right of the store facade.
  • The ATM(s) is/are 25m from the Main entrance.
  • The controls/screen heights vary between 86cm and 116cm.
  • There is not a lowered ATM available.