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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a retail park.
  • Outdoor areas are partially sheltered.
  • Fosse Food Central is internal.
  • Customer/guest information points are not available.
  • A play area for children is available.
  • The play area is located in the Fosse Park West area.
  • The play area does not have any equipment with adaptations.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The shopping centre has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There are 3 car parks in total and 3 have Blue Badge parking available.
  • Car parks with Blue Badge parking have step-free level access to the shopping centre.
  • The nearest train station is Leicester.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not offer a quiet shopping experience.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the first floor of Fosse Food Central.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor of Fosse Food Central.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located on the first floor of Fosse Food Central.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the first floor of Fosse Food Central.

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Pedestrian Access - Soar Valley Way

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• Access Point View
  • This access point is located on Soar Valley Way.
  • The approach to the access point has bollards.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the access point.
  • There is an open gap at this access point.
  • The width of the opening is 108cm.
  • There are similar access points located around Fosse Park.
  • There is also a stepped-only access point from Narborough Road.

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Parking (West)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 244cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 116cm.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has bollards.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • There are 8 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 228cm (width) x 456cm (depth).
  • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • An online account is required to use the charging point.
  • Payment can be made via an app.
  • There are also Tesla EV charging bays available.

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Parking (North)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 238cm (width) x 445cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 107cm.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

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Parking (South)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 444cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 122cm.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has bollards.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

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Walkways - North, South and West

• Circulation routes in this area include: pavements.
• Pedestrian circulation routes have paving slabs and cobbled surfaces.
• There are potential obstacles in some areas which include: bollards, signs and advertising boards.
• This area is step-free and level.
• The majority of the pathways are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• Signage here includes: wayfinding and information boards.
• There are seats in this area for people to rest.
• There is a steep slope which overcomes 11 steps on the walkways between Fosse Park North and Fosse Park South.
• There are pedestrian crossings between Fosse Park North and Fosse Park South and also between Fosse Park West and Fosse Park South.

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Pedestrian Crossing - Everard Way - Fosse Park North and South

• This is a pelican crossing point.
• The crossing point has dropped kerbs.
• Dropped kerbs have tactile paving.
• The crossing point has a rotating cone.

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Pedestrian Crossing - Grove Way - Fosse Park West and South

• This is a pelican crossing point.
• The crossing point has a refuge island.
• The crossing point has dropped kerbs.
• Dropped kerbs have tactile paving.
• The crossing point has a rotating cone.

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Food Central

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• Location and Route View
  • Food Central is located between Fosse Park North and Fosse Park West.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no obstacles to the West Entrance. However, there are bollards at the North Entrance.
• Access View
  • The West Entrance was surveyed.
  • There is also an entrance from the North Car Park.
  • There is step-free level access into the building.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
• Building information View
  • The building has the following floors: Ground and 1.
  • Step-free access to other floors is via standard passenger lift.
• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • There is wayfinding signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located within Food Central.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The Ground and Level 1 floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 158cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located within Food Central.
• The Ground and Level 1 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Places (Food Central)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the first floor of Food Central.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 400cm (width) x 299cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 270cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 191cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is 131cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 107cm and 179cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Food Central - Left Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of Food Central.
  • The distance from the lift is 15m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 185cm (width) x 216cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 121cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 199cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 132cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Food Central)

• The room is located on the first floor of Food Central.
• The distance from the lift is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
• There is also a toilet, a wash basin, a hand dryer, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
• The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• The family toilet is in a separate room, with another baby changing table.