Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- In this store these services are available; Costa Coffee, Post Office and National/Health Lottery.
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Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store has shared/public parking facilities.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- The nearest bus stop is 65 metres away on Heronswood Road with direct links to Kidderminster.
- For more information on Diamond Buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Kidderminster.
- The nearest train station is 1.4 miles away with direct links to Dorridge, Worcester Foregate Street, Whitlocks End and Stratford upon Avon.
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- For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- There are staff at the checkouts on the right of the store and around the store who can offer assistance.
- 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 seat/chair available within the store.
- There is a defibrillator in store.
- The types of trolley available at this store include; standard (large).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
- There is not a Tesco 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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Comments
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- There are wire baskets available.
Public Parking
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Public Car Park
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- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on Warbler Place.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- There are two Blue Badge bays ahead to the right as you enter the car park. The Blue Badge bays have faded markings The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays is 290cm x 520cm. There is no hatched zone. Parking is free.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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 does not have resting areas.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 4 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 not 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 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
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Comments
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- There is a 3cm lip from the car park to access the slope.
- The slope is starts on Warblers Place and runs the length of the shops.
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located on the right of the store entrance.
- The ATM(s) is/are 3m from the entrance.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 86cm and 112cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- 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 'TESCO express'.
- 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 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 160cm.
- 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 security pillars do contrast visually with the flooring.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 152cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 115cm.
Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the store.
- The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
- The minimum aisle width is 108cm.
- There are product bins in some of the aisles which may cause an obstruction.
- There is 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.
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Signage
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- Overhead aisle signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the store.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located on the right as you enter 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 not clearly signed.
- The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
- There is a/are staffed checkout(s) and self-service checkout(s).
- There are four staffed checkouts and two self service checkouts.
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Staffed Checkout(s)
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- 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 90cm.
- There is a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
- The height of the lowered section at the staffed checkout(s) is 70cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of 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; the second staffed checkout from the left.
- 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); the second staffed checkout from the left.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 27/09/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 95cm and 115cm.
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
- The self service checkouts are card only.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.