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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in October 2020.
• There is not a member of staff available at the entrance.
• There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
• The hand sanitisers are hand held.
• Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
• There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
• There is a Track and Trace system in place.
• There is not a one-way system throughout.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• The venue is not certified with the 'We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard.

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Introduction

• Related link Lakeside Shopping Centre.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/lakeside-shopping-centre

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  • Cafe Spreads is located on Level 2 Brompton Walk.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in West Thurrock.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Chafford Hundred.

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Parking (Car Park 10)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is at the side of the venue.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 410cm x 600cm (13ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
  • The car park type is both open air and multi storey.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 100m (109yd) from the main entrance.
  • 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 car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does have to cross a road.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200.
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  • There are a total of 13,000 free parking spaces, 300 of which are especially reserved for disabled shoppers.
  • There are a total of 12 car parks around the shopping centre.
  • Car park's 9 & 10 have both covered disabled parking and open disabled parking.
  • These car parks are located adjacent to Debenhams.
  • Car park 6 also has open disabled parking.

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 21:00.
• Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the side of the centre next to Debenhams.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in) wide.

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  • This is the main entrance for car park's 9 & 10.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.
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  • Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator are G-1-2.
  • The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
  • The head and foot of the escalators are clearly marked.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located directly in front of Primark on each level.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 100m (109yd) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 175cm x 180cm (5ft 9in x 5ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Outside Access (Cafe Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the service counter.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet

• For toilet details, please see the Lakeside Shopping Centre guide.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• For toilet details, please see the Lakeside Shopping Centre guide.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.
• Plastic cups are available.
• Plastic cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available on request.