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Summary

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• Services Available View
  • The following Tesco services are available at this store; Scan as you Shop, a petrol station and electric vehicle charging points.
  • In this store these services are available; Timpson's, National/Health Lottery, Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning), Coin Exchange and Photobooths.
  • Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
  • There is a Waves Hand Car Wash in the car park.
• Facilities Available View
  • The following facilities are available at this store; an accessible toilet, standard toilets and baby changing facilities.

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Getting Here

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• Parking View
  • The store has its own parking facilities.
  • Additional parking is not available at the petrol station.
  • The store is located south of Blandford Forum town centre in the Blandford St Mary area, on Stour Park off the Bournemouth Road (A350). The car park has Blue Badge bays, Parent and Child bays, and Electric Vehicle Charging Points.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The Stour Park Tesco bus stop is approximately 100 metres from the store entrance. Destinations include Blandford, Poole, Weymouth, Shaftesbury and Yeovil.
  • For more information on First Buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Hamworthy.
  • Hamworthy Station is approximately 11 miles from the store, with direct links to Weymouth, Bournemouth, and London Waterloo.
  • For more information on National Railway Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Southwest Trains please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• To get assistance please speak to a colleague at the customer service counter.
• This store is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
• The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme helps people with hidden disabilities which aren’t always obvious – such as autism, dementia and visual or hearing impairments.
• There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is not a seat/chair available within the store.
• There is a defibrillator in store.
• The types of trolley available at this store include; standard (large), standard (large) with baby seat and wheelchair attachable.
• There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
• There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
• There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.

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Parking

• The store does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located off Stour Park.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• The car park surface is tarmac.

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• Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 264cm x 480cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have not got at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • The hatched zones are 78cm at the sides, 128cm at the rear.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free (unlimited time).
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a pedestrian crossing between the designated Blue Badge parking bays and the entrance.
  • The pedestrian crossing is level (flush) with the Blue Badge parking bays and is level with the approach to the entrance(s).
  • The pedestrian crossing has tactile paving on both sides.
  • The route to the store entrance includes a narrow pavement in front of the entrance lobby with bollards on one side, as shown in picture 12. The narrowest point between the store and bollards is 80cm. Bollards in this area are 99cm high. The smallest distance between bollards is 162cm.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • The drop-off point(s) is/are located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Points

• There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
• The provider of the charging point(s) is Pod Point.
• Fast charging is available.
• The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located in the car park area to the right of the store.
• Colleagues are not able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
• There is/are 4 electric vehicle charging point(s).
• The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
• The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 235cm x 452cm.
• The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
• The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 120cm to 130cm.
• The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 98cm to 106cm.
• An app is required to use the charging point(s).
• Payment signs are not provided.
• Payment for charging is made via an app/online.
• Charging fee is shown in the Pod Point app.
• For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
• There is not a/are not designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to the left of the store entrance, by the drop-off point.
• The ATM(s) is/are 15m from the main entrance.
• There are bollards on the approach to the ATM(s).
• The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
• The bollards have a visual identification band.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 248cm.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 96cm and 135cm.
• There is not a lowered ATM available.
• There is a headphone socket for audio instructions.

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Approach (Bus Stop to Store)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp has resting areas.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 177cm (5ft 10in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • At the bottom of the ramp is a trolley barrier, as shown in picture 5. The distance between the barriers is 107cm. The height of the barriers is 70cm.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 26cm.
  • The handrail is 80cm above the stairs.
• Comments View
  • The route to the store entrance includes a narrow pavement in front of the entrance lobby with bollards on one side, as shown in picture 14.
  • The narrowest point between the store and bollards is 80cm.
  • Bollards in this area are 99cm high.
  • The smallest distance between bollards is 162cm.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the store.
  • The entrance area/door is not 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 area which may look like a hole to some people.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 195cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 310cm.
  • There are identical sets of doors at either side of the entrance foyer.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The security pillars do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 142cm.
  • There are product pallets, product displays and hand baskets in the entrance area.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 91cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the store.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 110cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by floor to ceiling pillars.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There are mats in aisles that might be perceived as holes.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Resting/seating areas are not available in this store.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
• Signage View
  • Overhead aisle signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the store.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located at the front of the store, to the left from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the checkout(s).
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the checkout(s).
  • The checkout(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
  • There is a/are staffed checkout(s) and self-service checkout(s).
• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the staffed checkout(s).
  • The staffed checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The height of the staffed checkout(s) is/are 92cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the staffed checkout(s).
  • There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) at the staffed checkout(s).
  • The following staffed checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; 11, 13, 19.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) is/are signed.
  • Colleagues are not trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance systems were tested at the following staffed checkout(s); 11, 13, 19.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 17/11/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were not working at the time of testing.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 63cm and 133cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
• Scan as you Shop View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 63cm and 133cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).

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Counter (Customer Services and Tobacconist)

• The counter is located immediately to the left from the main entrance.
• The counter is approximately 7m from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
• The counter is clearly signed.
• There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
• The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The height of the counter is 95cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is a lowered section of the counter.
• The height of the lowered section at the counter is 77cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
• The counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 17/11/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left from the main entrance, behind the checkouts.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 197cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • 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).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not 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.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 59cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left from the main entrance, behind the checkouts.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room.
• The parent and baby room is located to the left from the main entrance, behind the checkouts.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• A colleague does not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• 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 74cm.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a 10cm lip in front of the baby changing section of the table. The soap dispenser is 25cm above the baby changing table. There is a wide paper towel dispenser, 50cm above the baby changing table. There is a hand dryer, 128cm above the floor.