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Boots London 508-520 Oxford Street

508-520 Oxford Street, London, Middlesex, W1C 1NB

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Introduction

Getting Here (Oxford Street - Between Marble Arch and Bond Street Station)

Public Transport and Parking

  • There is a bus stop within approx. 150m of the store.
  • The nearest train station is London Marylebone.
  • The nearest underground tube station is Bond Street.
  • The nearest DLR station is Tower Gateway.
  • There are no parking facilities available at this store.

Approach

  • There is an easy ramp/slope on the approach to the store.

Outside Access

  • This information is for the entrance located on Oxford Street.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a ramp/slope to access this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is a clearly signed list of store services available at/near this entrance.
  • There is an intercom/bell at/near this entrance which is 145cm high.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • There are fixed barriers/security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the fixed barriers/security barriers is 234cm.

Inside Access

  • There is step free access throughout the store.
  • The majority of aisles are clear of obstructions.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm.
  • This store does play background music.
  • There is a premium beauty counter / consultant available within the store.
  • There is a clipboard available within the store.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is available to use throughout the store.
  • There is an order & collect service within the store.
  • Customers can obtain order & collect items from a cashier's desk/till.
  • The lighting levels throughout the majority of the store are good.

Other Floors

  • Clear overhead/bold signage is available for the stairs going up and down.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B and G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm or above).
  • There are handrails at the steps.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
  • There is a landing.

Escalators

  • Clear overhead/bold signage is only available for the escalator/s going down.
  • The escalator/s within the store only go down.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator/s are G and LG.
  • The escalator steps are not clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator/s are not clearly marked.
  • Clear signage for the lift is not available at the escalator/s.

Step(s) (Escalator)

  • There is/are 7 step(s) located at the bottom of the escalator, on the lower ground floor.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (between 11cm - 17cm).
  • There are handrails at the step(s).
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
  • There is not a portable ramp available to overcome the step(s).
  • There is not an intercom/bell available to help gain assistance.

Lift

  • The lift is located to the rear left of the store.
  • The lift is 24m (26yd 9in) from the entrance.
  • Clear overhead/bold signage is available for the lift going up and down.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the lift from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the lift from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and LG.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A Boots colleague does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 109cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 174cm x 200cm.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out the lift.
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • The lift has a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift has an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing assistance alarm system.
  • The lift controls are between 89cm - 104cm high.
  • The lift controls have tactile markings.
  • The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
  • The lighting levels within the lift are good.

Pharmacy

  • The pharmacy area is located on the lower ground floor.
  • Clear overhead/bold signage is available for the pharmacy.
  • There are separate counters available for prescriptions and medicines.
  • The nearest pharmacy counter is 9m from the lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the counter(s) from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the counter(s) from the entrance.
  • This is via lift.
  • The height of the prescriptions counter is high (110cm or above).
  • The height of the medicines counter is medium height (between 77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter(s).
  • There is a low section of the medicines counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter(s).
  • There is a waiting room/area available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) available.
  • There is a chair with armrests available on both sides.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.

Consultation Room

  • This store has 1 consultation room(s) available.
  • The consultation room is 4m from the prescriptions counter.
  • Clear overhead/bold signage is not available for the consultation room.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the consultation room from the counter.
  • There is step free access to the consultation room from the counter.
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the consultation room.
  • There is written signage on or near the door.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The clear door width is 86cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the consultation room.
  • There is a sink.
  • There is a/are chair(s) available.
  • There is a chair with armrests available on both sides.
  • The lighting levels within the consultation room are good.
  • The consultation room is fully enclosed.

Photo

  • Photo is located on the lower ground floor.
  • Clear overhead/bold signage is available for the photo area.
  • The nearest counter/touchscreen is 5m from the lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the counter/touchscreen from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the counter/touchscreen from the entrance.
  • This is via lift.
  • There is a self-service touchscreen available.
  • There is not a low self-service touchscreen available within 115cm from the floor (top of the screen).
  • A Boots colleague is available to provide assistance with using the touchscreen.

Accessible Toilet

  • There is not an accessible toilet available within this store.

Standard Toilets

  • Standard toilets are not available within this store.

Additional Information

  • Braille, large text and audio patient information leaflets are available to order.
  • The store has a free prescription collection and home delivery service available.
  • Appointments for the pharmacy services can be made online.
  • If the store has an opticians or hearingcare service then appointments for each can be made online.
  • Colleagues are available with an iPad to support access to Boots.com and BootswebMD.