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Introduction

• Marks and Spencer store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
• The store is located within Bluewater Shopping Centre.
• The details within this access guide relate to the Marks and Spencer store and not the shopping centre.
• Bluewater Shopping Centre link (new tab) - click here.

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Public Transport and Parking (Orange - Winter Gardens)

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• Public Transport View
  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
  • The nearest train station is Greenhithe for Bluewater.
• Parking View
  • The store does not have its own car park.
  • The store shares a car park/parking facilities.
  • Clearly marked/signposted designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the car park to the store.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

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Approach (Orange Car Park - Winter Gardens)

• The store is located at the rear of the Orange Car Park - Winter Gardens.
  There is step-free level access (via very slight slopes) from the Blue Badge bays to the Womenswear and Food Hall entrances.
• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is tarmac.

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Outside Access (Orange Car Park - Winter Gardens - Womenswear)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the Orange car park.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is a second set of doors at this entrance.
  • The second set of doors open automatically.
  • The second set of doors are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).

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Outside Access (Orange Car Park - Winter Gardens - Food Hall)

• This information is for the entrance located in the Orange car park.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a second set of doors at this entrance.
  • The second set of doors open automatically.
  • The second set of doors are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

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Approach (Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Lower)

• The entrance is located to the rear of the lower level of the Blue Car Park (Thames Walk).
• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• There is a slight ramp on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
• There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.

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Outside Access (Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Lower - Lingerie)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the lower level of the Blue car park (Thames Walk).
• There is step free access at this entrance.
• There is a ramp with a very easy incline.

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• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • There is a second set of doors at this entrance.
  • The second set of doors open automatically.
  • The second set of doors are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Approach (Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper)

• The entrance is located to the rear of the upper (roof) level of the Blue Car Park (Thames Walk).
• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• There is a slight ramp on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
• There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.

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Outside Access (Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear)

• This information is for the entrance located on the upper (roof) level of the Blue car park (Thames Walk).
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance, leading down from the car park.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • There is a second set of doors at this entrance.
  • The second set of doors open automatically.
  • The second set of doors are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Approach (Bluewater Shopping Centre)

• Access into Bluewater Shopping Centre is via double width automatic doors with step free access.
• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is vinyl.

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Outside Access (Bluewater Shopping Centre - Lower - Womenswear)

• This information is for the entrance located on the lower floor of Bluewater Shopping Centre.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp/slope.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
  • The ramp/slope does overcome the step(s).
• Step Details View
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s) to access the store.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
• Entrance Details View
  • 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 190cm.

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Outside Access (Bluewater Shopping Centre - Upper - Menswear)

• This information is for the entrance located on the upper level of Bluewater Shopping Centre.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • 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 230cm.

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Inside Access

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• Inside Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the store.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The store does play background music.
  • There is a/are fixed hearing assistance system(s) in the store.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) is/are located at the Home desk/counter and at the Bureau de Change counter.
  • There is a cash machine in the store.
  • There is a/are wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
  • Trolleys designed for the use of wheelchair users are available.
• Click and Collect View
  • There is a Click and Collect service in the store.
• *****Click and Collect Touchscreen**** View
  • Self-service touchscreens are available for Click and Collect.
  • The touchscreens are 111cm to 169cm from the floor.
  • There is a button which will condense the screen content.
  • The height of the button is 113cm from the floor.
  • Once condensed the touchscreen heights are 111cm to 142cm from the floor.
  • The Click and Collect touchscreens are located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter through the Orange Car Park - Winter Gardens - Womenswear entrance.
    They are situated 23 metres from this entrance. There is a clear accessible route from the entrance to the touchscreens with step-free level access.
    The scanners on these touchscreens are 89cm high, and the receipt dispensers are 94cm high.

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Food Hall

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• Food Hall View
  • The Food Hall is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter through the Orange Car Park - Winter Gardens - Food Hall entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Food Hall.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Food Hall aisle(s).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is not a food information counter.
  • There is a/are checkout(s) and self service till(s) (Scott tills) in the Food Hall.
  • The height of the checkout(s) is/are 95cm.
  • There is not a self service till with a hearing assistance system.
  • Staff can provide assistance with using the self service till(s) (Scott tills).
• Comments View
  • The self-service tills vary. There are some which take cash and card payments, with controls ranging from 49cm-148cm in height, and some which take card payments only, with controls ranging from 105cm-143cm in height.

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Womenswear

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter through the Orange Car Park - Winter Gardens - Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Womenswear.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Womenswear aisle(s).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 19m from the Orange Car Park - Winter Gardens - Womenswear entrance.
  • The height of the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 92cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 77cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
  • The clear knee recess has the dimensions of 70cm (height) x 30cm (depth).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till(s)/counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till(s)/counter(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Self-Service Touchscreens View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 55cm and 150cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
  • There is an additional card-only lowered self-scan till, with the card reader at a height of 92cm, and the touchscreen between 108cm and 134cm. The till has a clear knee recess with a height of 71cm.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 32 fitting room(s) in total within Womenswear, 2 of which are accessible fitting rooms.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The name/number of the accessible fitting room surveyed is 8.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 225cm x 235cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 19cm from the floor.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 105cm and 160cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
  • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 89cm.
  • There is an/are additional accessible fitting room(s) in this area, however details may vary.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 30 standard fitting room(s) within Womenswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Beauty

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• Beauty View
  • The Beauty department is located on the ground floor, in the centre of the store as you enter the Orange Car Park - Winter Gardens - Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Beauty department.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Beauty department aisle(s).

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Lingerie

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• Lingerie View
  • Lingerie is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the store as you enter through the Orange Car Park - Thames Walk - Lower - Lingerie entrance.
  • There is step free access to Lingerie.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Lingerie aisle(s).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Lingerie till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Lingerie till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest Lingerie till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 20m from the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Lower - Lingerie entrance.
  • The height of the Lingerie till(s)/counter(s) is/are 92cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 77cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
  • The clear knee recess has the dimensions of 70cm (height) x 30cm (depth).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till(s)/counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till(s)/counter(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Self-Service Touchscreens View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 55cm and 150cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
  • There is an additional card-only lowered self-scan till, with the card reader at a height of 92cm, and the touchscreen between 108cm and 134cm. The till has a clear knee recess with a height of 71cm.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 13 fitting room(s) in total within Lingerie, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The name/number of the accessible fitting room surveyed is 13.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 230cm x 235cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 29cm from the floor.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 100cm and 160cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
  • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 90cm.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 12 standard fitting room(s) within Lingerie.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • There are stairs, however they are not located on the shop floor/in a public area.
• Escalator(s) View
  • There is an/are escalator(s) for public use.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located in the centre of the store as you enter the Orange Car Park - Winter Gardens - Womenswear entrance.
  • The escalator(s) in the store go both up and down.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalators are ground floor and first floor.
  • The escalator steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
  • Clear signage for the lift is visible from the escalator(s).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the centre of the store as you enter the Orange Car Park - Winter Gardens - Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to the lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the lift.
  • The lift is approximately 18m from the Orange Car Park - Winter Gardens - Womenswear entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor and first floor.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The clear door width is 120cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 185cm x 250cm.
  • 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 has a hearing assistance alarm system.
  • The height of the lift controls are between 88cm and 117cm.
  • The lift controls have tactile markings.
  • The lift controls do not have Braille markings.

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Menswear

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located on the first floor, ahead as you enter the Bluewater Shopping Centre - Upper - Menswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Menswear.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Menswear aisle(s).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Menswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Menswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest Menswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 30m from the Bluewater Shopping Centre - Upper - Menswear entrance.
  • The height of the Menswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 92cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 77cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
  • The clear knee recess has the dimensions of 70cm (height) x 30cm (depth).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till(s)/counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till(s)/counter(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Self-Service Touchscreens View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 55cm and 150cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
  • There is an additional card-only lowered self-scan till, with the card reader at a height of 92cm, and the touchscreen between 108cm and 134cm. The till has a clear knee recess with a height of 71cm.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 18 fitting room(s) in total within Menswear, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 225cm x 235cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 18cm from the floor.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 160cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
  • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 96cm.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 17 standard fitting room(s) within Menswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).
• Comments View
  • There is an additional card-only self-scan till inside the fitting rooms. This has a height range from 102cm to 152cm.

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Babywear/Kidswear

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• Babywear/Kidswear View
  • Babywear/Kidswear is located on the first floor, to the left of the store as you enter through the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Babywear/Kidswear.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Babywear/Kidswear aisle(s).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 22m from the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
  • The height of the Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 100cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 90cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
  • The clear knee recess does not have the dimensions of 70cm (height) x 30cm (depth).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till(s)/counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till(s)/counter(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 1 standard fitting room(s) within Babywear/Kidswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Opticians

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• Opticians View
  • The opticians is located on the first floor, to the right of the store as you enter through the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the Opticians.
  • There is step-free access throughout the Opticians department.
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step-free access to the till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 43m from the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
  • The height of the till(s)/counter(s) is/are 92cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till(s)/counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till(s)/counter(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Consultation Room(s) View
  • There is/are 6 consultation room(s) available.
  • There is step-free access to the consultation room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the consultation room(s).
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the consultation room surveyed.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (minimum space of 150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a sink in the consultation room.
  • There is a chair available.
  • The chair has armrests available on both sides.
  • The consultation room is enclosed with a roof.
• Comments View
  • There are additional consultation desks outside in the main area, with a surface height of 79cm. They do not have clear knee recesses.

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M&S Bank / Bureau de Change

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• Bureau de Change View
  • There is a Bureau de Change service in the store.
  • The Bureau de Change is located on the first floor, to the right as you enter through the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Bureau de Change.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Bureau de Change.
  • The Bureau de Change is approximately 18m from the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
  • The height of the Bureau de Change counter is 98cm.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.

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Café (M&S Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Café is located on the first floor, at the rear right of the store as you enter through the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Café, via lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Café.
  • There is step free access throughout the Café.
• Counter View
  • Food and/or drink(s) is/are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • The height of the service counter is 85cm.
• Self-Service Touchscreens View
  • Self-service touchscreens are not available for ordering.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is not a priority table for wheelchair users.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 1m from the Café entrance/opening.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 72cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space to the service counter and to the outer tables and chairs.
• Menus and Services View
  • Menus are hand held and available on the wall.
  • Hand held large print menus are available on request.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in high contrasting colours.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Two handle cups are not available.
  • The Café does not play background music.
  • WiFi is available in the Café.

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• Home View
  • The Home department is located on the first floor, to the rear of the store as you enter through the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Home department.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Home department aisle(s).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Home department till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Home department till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest Home department till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 75m from the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
  • The height of the Home department till(s)/counter(s) is/are 92cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 77cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
  • The clear knee recess has the dimensions of 70cm (height) x 30cm (depth).
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till(s)/counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till(s)/counter(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Self-Service Touchscreens View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 55cm and 150cm.
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an accessible toilet in the store.

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• Location of and Access to the Accessible Toilet View
  • The accessible toilet is unisex.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the first floor, at the rear right of the store as you enter through the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
  • There is step free access into the accessible toilet.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
  • The accessible toilet is approximately 84m from the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
• Features and Dimensions of the Accessible Toilet View
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the accessible toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 230cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 104cm.
  • There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm.
  • There are disposal facilities in the accessible toilet.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible toilet at 105cm and 160cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures in the Accessible Toilet View
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s).
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf or equivalent flat surface in the accessible toilet (includes toilet cistern).
  • The shelf or equivalent flat surface is within 95cm of the floor.
  • There is a mirror in the accessible toilet, the bottom edge of the mirror is 100cm from the floor.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 130cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • The tap(s) can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The distance from the nearest tap(s) to the toilet seat is 60cm.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast in the Accessible Toilet View
  • There is a colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a colour contrast between internal door and wall.
  • There is a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the right and wall.
  • There is a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the left and wall.
  • There is a colour contrast between the drop down rail and wall.
  • There is not a colour contrast between the walls and floor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There is a/are standard female and male toilet(s) in the store.

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• Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet(s) is/are located on the first floor, at the rear right of the store as you enter through the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to all of the standard female and male toilet(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to all of the standard female and male toilet(s).
  • There is not an ambulant cubicle, with a minimum manoeuvring space of 45cm x 45cm and handrails on both sides.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room in the store.
• The parent and baby room is located on the first floor, at the rear right of the store as you enter through the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
• There is step free access into the parent and baby room.
• There is a clear accessible route to the parent and baby room.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 80m from the Blue Car Park - Thames Walk - Upper - Babywear/Kidswear entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• The height of the baby change table/bench once extended and in use is 100cm.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 81cm.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.

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Additional Information

• Staff undertake regular internal awareness training.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• There is a member of staff available to provide assistance.
• There is not a home delivery service available from the store.