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Summary

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• Services Available View
  • The following Tesco services are available at this store; F&F Clothing and a café.
  • In this store these services are available; Coin Exchange, Photobooths, Children's Rides and Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning).
  • 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; baby changing facilities, standard toilets and an accessible toilet.

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Getting Here

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• Parking View
  • The store does not have its own parking facilities.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The nearest stop is the City Shops North (Stop W) located on Lake Road. This stop is serviced by the 23 service.
  • For more information on getting here by bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Portsmouth & Southsea.
  • For more information on getting here by train 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 mobility/electric scooter(s), mobility/electric scooter(s) with large basket(s) attached and wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the customer service counter.
• 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, adapted with padded seat and adapted with padded seat/headrest.
• 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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Public Parking

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• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Jacob's Street.
  • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 242cm x 500cm (7ft 11in x 16ft 5in).
  • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Photograph 1 shows the Blue Badge bay on Jacob's Street.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • The public car park is located on Jacobs' Street.
  • The name of the car park is Crasswell Street Car Park.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge bays and 2 Parent and Child parking bays within the short stay car park. Access to the short stay car park is via Paradise Street. Access to the store from the main car park is via lift.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• Additional Public Parking Information View
  • For more information on public parking please click here (new tab).

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 90cm.
  • The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 146cm.
• 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 information for the approach ramp/slope applies when accessing the store from the on-street Blue Badge bays located on Crasswell Street. There is level access via lift to the store from the NCP car park.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to the right immediately after the main entrance.
• The ATM(s) is/are 3m from the entrance.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 93cm and 124cm.
• There is not a lowered ATM available.

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Entrance

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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.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Entrance only.'.
  • 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 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The barriers do contrast visually with the paving.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 168cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 94cm.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).
  • The lift is in the car park.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located inside the entrance foyer, to the right as you face the entrance.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A colleague does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
• 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.
• 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 high.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 185cm x 195cm (6ft 1in x 6ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is 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 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 low to moderate.
• The lift is used for level access from Crasswell Street multi-storey car park.

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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 92cm.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Resting/seating areas are not available in this store.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
  • 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 provided.

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F&F Clothing

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• F&F Clothing View
  • F&F Clothing is located at the rear of the store on the right side after the entrance.
  • F&F Clothing is approximately 29m from the entrance.
  • Clear signage for F&F Clothing is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to F&F Clothing.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to F&F Clothing.
  • F&F Clothing is clearly signed.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 122cm.
  • There is some flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Resting/seating areas are not available in this area.
  • A seat cannot be made available if required.
  • Background music is played at all times.
• Counter View
  • There are no counters in this section of the store. To pay for clothing please head to one of the standard checkouts.
• Comments View
  • It was not possible to survey the fitting rooms as they were locked at the time of our visit.

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Café

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the far left of the store after the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the café.
• Tables cannot be booked in advance.
• There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
• Menu types include; menu boards.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• Colleagues can read menus to customers if requested.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
• Takeaway cups are available.
• Adapted cups are not available.
• Adapted cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• This area does play background music.
• Background music is played at all times.
• There is not a hearing assistance system .
• The height of the counter is 88cm.
• There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
• The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
• There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located 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 basket only checkout(s), 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 95cm.
  • 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; 8.
  • 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); 8.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 09/03/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
  • Photographs 1-4 show the standard checkouts.
• Basket Only Checkout(s) View
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the basket only checkout(s).
  • The basket only checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The height of the basket only checkout(s) is/are 81cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the basket only checkout(s) .
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the basket only checkout(s).
  • There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) at the basket only checkout(s).
  • Photograph 5 shows the basket only checkout.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 64cm and 135cm.
  • 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 security barriers and baskets at the exit from the self service checkout area. The opening width is 84cm.

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Counter (Customer Service)

• The counter is located to the right after the entrance.
• The counter is approximately 7m from the 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 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 85cm.
• 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 09/03/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the front of the store to the far left after the entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 76m (83yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 171cm x 471cm (5ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 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 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • 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 and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 52cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • 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 high.
  • 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 96cm.
  • 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 at the front of the store, to the left after the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 75m from the 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 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are 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 far left after the entrance, opposite the standard toilets.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 80m from the 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.
• 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 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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Exit

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located at the front of the store, beyond the checkouts.
  • The exit area/door is clearly signed internally.
  • This exit is signed with 'Exit only.'.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit.
  • The exit door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm.
  • There are identical sets of doors at either side of the exit foyer.
  • There are security pillars at the exit doors.
  • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 155cm.