Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Dunlop Street Car Park.
- The nearest train station is Argyle Street.
- The nearest underground station is St Enoch.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
- This store is located on a pedestrianised high street.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- Floors G, 1 and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift and escalator.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- The store has standard trollies and wheeled baskets with a high handle.
- There is a Click and Collect point which can be found beside the escalators.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
- There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on Floors G, 1 and 2.
- All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
- The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the second floor, to the right from the lift.
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located at the front of the store.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 209cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- The minimum width between the security barriers is 185cm.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.
Entrance (Miller Street)
- This entrance is located at the side of the building, on Miller Street.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.
Shop Floor (Ground Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some aisles are obstructed by pillars.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches and stools.
- Customers can obtain click and collect items from the collection point opposite the Miller Street entrance.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- The height of the Click and Collect point controls range between 85cm and 97cm.
Counter (Jewellery)
- The counter is located in the middle of the ground floor, opposite the escalators.
- The distance from the main entrance is 34m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The chip and pin card machines are moveable.
- The counter has mirrors and glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Checkouts (Ground Floor)
- The checkout area is located to the rear of the ground floor.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has a payment counter.
- The designated accessible till point is located at till point 7.
- The designated accessible till point has a knee recess and a lowered counter.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is at least 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 97cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The chip and pin card machines are moveable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the ground floor, opposite the jewellery counter.
- The distance from the main entrance is 37m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a very easy slope.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is a key code needed to access the toilet, the code is available from a member of staff.
The height of the key code pad is 125cm from the floor, staff can provide assistance if needed. - There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 159cm (width) x 249cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 113cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Floors G, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 107cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 146cm (width) x 133cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located to the left of the store.
- Floors G, 1 and 2 are accessed by escalators.
- The escalator steps are unmarked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are not clearly marked.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Shop Floor (First Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some aisles are obstructed by pillars.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (First Floor)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of the first floor, to the right from the lift.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 117m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access, a lift and a very easy slope.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is no signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a lever twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 149cm (width) x 235cm (depth).
- There are grab rails and a dropdown rail available.
- The grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a seated bench available.
- The seat/chair is 46cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 98cm and 160cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Standard Fitting Room (First Floor)
- The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of the first floor, to the right from the lift.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 106m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access, a lift and a very easy slope.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 67cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Checkouts (First Floor)
- The checkout area is located opposite the escalators on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has a payment counter.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 98cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- The chip and pin card machines are moveable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the lift, at the rear of the first floor before the fitting rooms.
- The distance from the lift is 100m.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is a key needed to access the toilet, the key is available from a member of staff.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 309cm (width) x 211cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 69cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 113cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (First Floor)
- The room surveyed is located to the right from the lift, at the rear of the first floor before the fitting rooms.
- The distance from the lift is 100m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key code needed to access the parent and baby room, the code is available from a member of staff.
The height of the key code pad is 126cm from the floor, staff can provide assistance if needed. - There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
- There is a wash basin, a hand dryer and a mirror in the room.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Shop Floor (Second Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some aisles are obstructed by pillars.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor, to the right from the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 22m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 219cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 113cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 181cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
