Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park.
- The nearest train station is Seaforth & Litherland.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a steep slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Checkouts
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- Staffed checkouts available include: payment counters.
- Self-service checkouts available include touchscreens for: trolley or basket (combined) shops.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- A customer service counter is not available.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- Hearing assistance systems are available.
- There are fixed hearing assistance systems.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the store, just off Sefton Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the left of the store entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATM has uneven surfaces, bollards and a slope.
- There is not a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 88cm and 125cm.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the store.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 151cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There are security barriers at the entrance.
- The maximum width between them is 145cm.
Supermarket
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins, product displays and additional stock.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets, sliding door display cabinets, sliding top cabinets and open top cabinets.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise.
- There is product and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Counter (Post Office)
- The counter is located to the rear of the store, on the left side.
- The distance from the store entrance is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has bollards.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 103cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter (a writing shelf).
- The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
- The counter has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
Staffed Checkouts
- The staffed checkout area is located to the left as you enter the store.
- The store has a payment counter.
- There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
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Payment Counter
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- The payment counter is located to the left as you enter the store.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 89cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 121cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Self-Service Checkouts
- The self-service checkout area is located to the left as you enter the store.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket and trolley combined shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket and trolley shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 114cm to 133cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size and a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 98cm.
- The height of the loading area is 44cm.
- The height of the packing area is 72cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 99cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
