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Introduction

• Next store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
• The store is located in/on a main shopping street/area.
• The store is located within The Quays.
• The details within this access guide relate to the Next store and not the retail park.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a team member available for help and assistance.
• There is a home delivery service available from the store.
• All items available in store are available online and deliverable to store.
• There is an Order and Collect service in the store.
• Customers can obtain online Order and Collect items from the Womenswear till point.
• The store does play background music.
• There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) located at the Womenswear till point(s), at the Menswear till point(s) and at the Childrenswear till point(s).
• There is a seating area available while waiting for parcels to be retrieved.

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Public Transport and Parking

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• Public Transport View
  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
  • The nearest train station is Newry.
• Parking View
  • The store does not have its own car park.
  • The store shares a car park/parking facilities.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Information including payment terms, is provided at the entrance to the car park, to make it clear whether or not free parking is available to Blue Badge holders.
  • There is a/are designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 390cm x 540cm (12ft 10in x 17ft 9in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There are fixed bollards on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 120cm.
  • The bollards have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Outside Access (Shoe Lounge)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm.
  • The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 220cm.
  • There is not a team member available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at this entrance.

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Outside Access (Womenswear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 198cm.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 220cm.
  • There is not a team member available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is not wayfinding signage available at this entrance.

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Outside Access (Childrenswear)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 198cm.
  • There are security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 220cm.
  • There is not a team member available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at this entrance.

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Womenswear

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Womenswear.
  • Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
  • There is step free access throughout the Womenswear aisle(s).
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Womenswear till point(s).
  • The nearest Womenswear till point(s) is/are approximately 23m from the Womenswear entrance.
  • The till point(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The height of the Womenswear till point(s) is/are 106cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till point(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 6 fitting room(s) in total within Womenswear, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The accessible fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the fitting room opening is 110cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 230cm x 231cm.
  • 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 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a bench seat 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 5 standard fitting room(s) within Womenswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • The fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Childrenswear

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• Childrenswear View
  • Childrenswear is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the Childrenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Childrenswear.
  • Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
  • There is step free access throughout the Childrenswear aisle(s).
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is a browse and order hub within Childrenswear.
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Childrenswear till point(s).
  • The nearest Childrenswear till point(s) is/are approximately 18m from the Childrenswear entrance.
  • The till point(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The height of the Childrenswear till point(s) is/are 106cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till point(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Womenswear entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor and first floor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Escalator(s) View
  • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located to the right of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • The escalator(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The escalators only go up.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are ground floor and first floor.
  • The escalator(s) steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
  • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the store.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the Womenswear entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A team member does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor and first floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• There is a medium colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate.
• There is a high colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 200cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Menswear

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to Menswear, via lift.
  • Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
  • There is step free access throughout the Menswear aisle(s).
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is a browse and order hub within Menswear.
• Till Point(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Menswear till point(s), via lift.
  • The nearest Menswear till point(s) is/are approximately 30m from the lift entrance.
  • The till point(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The height of the Menswear till point(s) is/are 102cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the till point(s), however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the till point(s).
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till point(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till point(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 3 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).
  • The accessible fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the fitting room opening is 115cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 195cm x 213cm.
  • 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 10cm from the floor.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 90cm and 130cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a bench seat 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 100cm.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 2 standard fitting room(s) within Menswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • The fitting room(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Home

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• Home View
  • The Home department is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the Home department, via lift.
  • Main routes should have a width of 100cm with side aisles at a width of 75cm.
  • There is step free access throughout the Home department aisle(s).
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Café (Ground Coffee)

• The café is located on the first floor, to the rear right of the store as you exit the lift.
• There is step free access to the café, via lift.
• There is step free access throughout the café.
• There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• 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 92cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter, however there are clipboards and portable chip & pin machines available .
• There is not a hearing assistance system .

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  • There is a priority table for wheelchair users.
  • Tables are not permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 3m from the counter.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 54cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 73cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space throughout the café.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Two handle cups are not available.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Takeaway cutlery is not available.
  • The café does play background music.
  • WiFi is available in the café.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left of the store as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat does not have a colour contrast.
  • There is a high contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left of the store as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat does not have a colour contrast.
  • There is a high contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.