Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- The following Tesco services are available at this store; F&F Clothing.
- In this store these services are available; photo services and National/Health Lottery.
- Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store does not have its own 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 bus stop is located on Hanover Street, opposite the store.
- For more information on Arriva services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Liverpool Central.
- Liverpool Central is approximately 0.2 miles away (4 minute walk).
- For more information on Merseyrail please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Liverpool Central.
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 a colleague.
- 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 (shallow).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- 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 24/02/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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 Crabwell Street.
- The name of the car park is Q Park Hanover Street.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
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ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located on Hanover Street, to the left of the entrance .
- The ATM(s) is/are 3m from the entrance.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 92cm and 136cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in Hanover Street, at the front 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 (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
- 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 163cm.
- There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 170cm.
- The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 163cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitisers range between 90cm and 140cm.
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 150cm+.
- 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.
- Background music is played at all times.
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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 provided.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located to the left of the customer service counter.
- 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 self-service checkout(s), staffed checkout(s) and basket only checkout(s).
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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 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 standard checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; 19.
- 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 system(s) was/were tested on 24/02/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
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Basket Only Checkout(s)
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- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the basket only checkout(s).
- The basket only checkout(s) is/are placed in front of a plain background.
- The height of the basket only checkout(s) is/are 93cm.
- 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).
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 63cm and 138cm.
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
Counter (Customer Service)
- The counter is located to the right after you enter the store.
- The counter is approximately 15m 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 100cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The type of system is a portable 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 24/02/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
Escalator(s) / Travelator(s)
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Travelator(s)
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- Travelators can be used to access other floors.
- The travelator(s) is/are located to the left beyond the entrance.
- The travelators go both up and down.
- The floors which are accessible by travelator(s) are G, 1.
- The foot and head of the travelator(s) are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels at the travelator(s) are good.
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 not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 61m (66yd 2ft) 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.
- 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 220cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 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 not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
- The lift is also used as a goods lift with access to the lower ground and second floor for staff only.
Customers can access the ground and first floors using this lift.
F&F Clothing (First Floor)
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F&F Clothing
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- F&F Clothing is located on the first floor.
- F&F Clothing is approximately 53m from the lift.
- Clear signage for F&F Clothing is not visible from the lift.
- There is step-free access to F&F Clothing, via lift.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to F&F Clothing.
- F&F Clothing is not clearly signed.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- There is 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 can be made available if required.
- Background music is played at all times.
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Counter
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- There are no payment counters in this area of the store. Please pay for any items at one of the main checkouts.
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Comments
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- There are no fitting rooms at this store.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
