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Boots Opticians

Unit 21, Pyramids Shopping Centre, Grange Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 2ZL

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Salisbury Road at the south end of the shopping centre.
    • The car park is multi-storey.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 200cm.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the Pyramids car park entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located across the link bridge on level 5 of the car park and on the left before the shopping centre.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Oliver Street.
    • The name of the car park is Oliver Street car park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the first floor of Pyramids shopping centre at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 490cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Shop

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • Some aisles are obstructed by advertising displays and product displays .
    • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
    • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
    • There may be 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: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The counter surveyed was the payment counter.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the payment counter is 98cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The card payment machine is portable.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Payment can also be taken at the consultation desk.
    • The desk is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

Consultation / Medical Room (Consulting Room - Birkenhead Park)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Consulting Room - Birkenhead Park.
  • The room is located ahead from the store entrance on the left.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Pre-Screen Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Pre-Screen room.
  • The room is located ahead from the store entrance.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.