Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include photo processing, a pharmacy and an optician (opthalmic and dispensing).
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a petrol station.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Leyton.
- 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 Leyton Midland Road.
- The nearest underground station is Leyton.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:00 - 00:00.
- Tuesday 06:00 - 00:00.
- Wednesday 06:00 - 00:00.
- Thursday 06:00 - 00:00.
- Friday 06:00 - 00:00.
- Saturday 06:00 - 00:00.
- Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.
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Comments
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- The pharmacy, optician and photo sections open from 08:00 to 22:00 Monday to Saturday and 11:00 to 17:00 on Sunday.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 500cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 204cm (6ft 8in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 198cm (6ft 6in).
Inside Access (Main Store)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There are fixed hearing loops at 8 of the checkout positions.
Counter (Customer Service)
- There is step-free level access to this counter.
- The height of the counter is 101cm.
- There is a low level counter at the recommended height for seated users (between 76cm - 86cm).
- The counter is placed in front of a patterned background.
- Lighting levels are good at this counter.
- There is background noise here.
- The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
Counter (Pharmacy)
- The counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a lowered section.
- The height of the lowered section of the counter is 77cm.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Lighting levels are good.
Counter (Self Service)
- The counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is a touchscreen.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- The height of the counter is 9625cm (315ft 9in).
- There is a lowered section.
- The height of the lowered section of the counter is 62cm.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- the highest point of the self service counter is … and lowest 93 58.
Counter (Checkouts)
- The counter is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- The height of the counter is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There are 9 checkout counters.
Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 53m (57yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter next to the checkouts.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 197cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located behind the checkouts.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 53m (57yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located near the standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
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Comments
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- There are 2 mobility scooters available to borrow.