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Summary

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• Services Available View
  • The following Tesco services are available at this store; a petrol station, Scan as you Shop and Tesco Grocery Click+Collect services.
  • In this store these services are available; a petrol station, electric vehicle charging points, National/Health Lottery, Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning), Coin Exchange, Photobooths, Air & Water unit, Self Service Jet Wash, Car Vac unit and Krispy Kreme.
  • For detailed information on the petrol station please click here (new tab).
  • Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
• 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 available at the petrol station.
  • The store is located on the A701 Edinburgh Road north of Penicuik.
    The petrol station is located also on the A701 Edinburgh Road approximately 100m further south on the corner of Eastfield Drive.
    The car park is at the side of the store, accessed from the traffic lights at the junction of the A701 Edinburgh Road and East Queensway.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • Buses stop on Edinburgh Road at the Queensway bus stops.
    The Queensway bus stops are served by Lothian Buses routes 37, 47, 47B, N37, East Coast Buses route 140, Borders Buses route X62 and Stagecoach Buses routes 101, 101A, 101S and 102S.
    For more information on Lothian and East Coast Bus Services please click here (opens new tab)
    For more information on Borders Bus Services please click here (opens new tab)
    For more information on Stagecoach Buses timetables please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Eskbank.
  • Eskbank Station is located approximately 11.7m (7.3 miles) north-east of the store in the Hardengreen Industrial Estate in Dalkeith. It is on the Borders Railway between Tweedbank and Edinburgh.
    The East Coast buses route 140 runs from Muirpark, approximately 6 minutes walk from the station to the Queensway stops.
    Eskbank is a Category A station. The station has step-free access to a single platform and accessible ticket machines. A ramp is not available.
  • For more information on Eskbank Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on local train services 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 a/are wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact customer service.
• There is 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 (shallow), standard (large) with baby seat, wheelchair attachable and adapted with padded seat/headrest.
• There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
• There is a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
• Customers can obtain online Tesco Grocery Click+Collect items from the car park collection station.
• 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.
• The defibrillator is located on the right as you enter the store.

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Parking

• The store does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located at the side of the store off Edinburgh Road.
• 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 signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 11 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • The Blue Badge bays are in two groups, one with a pedestrian crossing.
• 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 with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Pod Point)

• 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 to the far corner of the car park, at the rear corner 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.
• The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 480cm.
• The charging point(s) is/are located to the rear as you approach the bay(s).
• The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 101cm to 109cm.
• An app is required to use the charging point(s).
• Payment for charging is made via an app/online.
• There are two connector stations, the higher one Colt-Noah with the advertising screen, and the lower one Arlo-Maya which is the post type.
• 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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Approach (Car Park to Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 95cm.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 138cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Approach (Edinburgh Road to Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • The store is located off Edinburgh Road with pedestrian access via steps down to the entrance.
    Alternative access from the south is via a long slope with 90cm high stainless steel bollards, with a width of 110cm at the top.
    Alternative access from the north is via a concrete tiled slope from the traffic lights at the Queensway junction.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 106cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The slope is at the front of the store on the petrol station side (west).
    There is an alternative slope to the east of the store by the traffic lights.
    It is slight and paved with concrete tiles.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 6 unmarked step(s), with handrails 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 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 28cm.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
• Comments View
  • The entrance area and steps down from Edinburgh Road are shown in photographs 1 to 6.
    
  • The sloped approach from the south is shown in photographs 7 to 9, with the bollards and pillar on the approach in photograph 10. There is a width of 106cm between the bollards and pillar.
    
  • The sloped approach from the north by the traffic lights at the Queensway junction is shown in photographs 11 and 12.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to the right as you face the store.
• The ATM(s) is/are 5m from the store entrance.
• The height of the ATM(s) controls/screens is 90cm.
• There is not a lowered ATM available.

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Entrance (Store Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the store.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Hello.'.
  • 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 256cm.
  • 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 318cm.
  • 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 202cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the left entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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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 63cm.
  • Some aisles have support pillars that divide the width.
    There are aisles whose width is reduced by product stands, displays, promotions and bins.
    Wider aisles have island product stands in them.
  • 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 moderate to good.
  • Resting/seating areas are available in this store.
  • Resting/seating areas are located beyond checkouts at the front of the store.
  • There is bench seating and single seats with armrests.
  • Background music is played at all times.
• 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 ahead as you enter at the front of the store.
  • 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 91cm.
  • 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, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) is/are signed.
  • Colleagues are 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, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 01/02/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
  • The hearing assistance systems were all working.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 63cm and 130cm.
  • 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 are 3 card payment only and 3 cash and card payment self-service checkouts.
    All self-service checkouts may be used for Scan as you Shop.
• Scan as you Shop View
  • There are no separate Scan as you Shop checkouts.
    Payment for Scan as you Shop can be made at any of the standard or self-service checkouts.
• Comments View
  • There are 80cm, 91cm and 97cm wide security gates when entering the staffed checkouts.

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Counter (Customer Service)

• The counter is located at the front of the store, on the right as you enter.
• The counter is approximately 10m from the store entrance.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
• The counter is not clearly signed.
• There are 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 100cm.
• 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 76cm.
• 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 01/02/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• The hearing assistance system is on the right hand side of the counter.

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Step(s) (Customer Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) located ahead as you enter the store, at the far end of the checkouts.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the customer toilets and parent and baby room.
• There is/are 8 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The depth of the steps are 28cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
• 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).

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Lift (Customer Toilets)

• The lift is located ahead as you enter the store, at the far end of the checkouts.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the store entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A colleague does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• There is not 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.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• This lift gives access to the customer toilets.
  There is a short threshold ramp to enter the lift at the lower level.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room.
• The parent and baby room is located ahead as you enter, at the far end of the checkouts, on the upper level.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 12m from the lift.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room, via lift.
• 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 not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table is 86cm.
• 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter, at the far end of the checkouts on the upper level.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • 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 low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 213cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 12in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush 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 high.
  • 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 left.
  • 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 low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) 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 45cm.
  • 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 high.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • 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 right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • 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 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 ahead as you enter, at the far end of the checkouts, on the upper level.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.