Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point and on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
- The nearest train station is Wolverhampton .
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest bus station is Wolverhampton .
- 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 level access 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.
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Checkouts
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- Staffed checkouts available include: standard trolley checkouts and payment counters.
- Self-service checkouts available include touchscreens for: trolley or basket (combined) and scanner shops.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- A customer service counter is 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.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: an electric wheelchair.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located to the left of the store within the customer toilets area.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard male and female toilets .
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left when entering the store.
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Changing Places Facilities
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- Changing Places facilities are located to the left when entering the store within the customer toilets area.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the left when entering the store within the customer toilets area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the store.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- This route also has bollards.
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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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- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
ATMs (External)
- The ATMs are located to the left of the main entrance.
- The ATMs are clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATMs has bollards.
- All of the ATMs are Talking ATMs.
- Headphones for ATMs cannot be provided.
- The ATM surveyed was a cash withdrawal machine.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 91cm and 130cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Entrance
- This entrance is located in front of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 168cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 155cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There are fixed barriers at the entrance.
Supermarket
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins, product displays, pillars, advertising boards and advertising displays.
- 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.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There may be background noise.
- There is wayfinding and product signage.
- Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Counter (Customer Service)
- The counter is located to the left when entering the store.
- The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 101cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 113cm.
- 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.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Counter (Tesco Mobile)
- The counter is located to the left of the store.
- The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 101cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 115cm.
- 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.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is 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, benches and high stools.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
- The tables are fixed.
Staffed Checkouts
- The staffed checkout area is located on the left when entering the store.
- The store has standard trolley checkouts.
- There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
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Trolley Checkouts
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- The trolley checkout surveyed was checkout 15.
- Signage is not provided for the trolley checkouts.
- Signage is not clearly visible.
- The height of the loading area is 92cm.
- The height of the packing area is 92cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 125cm.
- 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Self-Service Checkouts
- The self-service checkout area is located to the left of the main entrance.
- 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 113cm to 133cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size, a volume control and a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 86cm.
- The height of the loading area is 52cm.
- The height of the packing area is 53cm.
- The height of the cash payment controls range from 62cm to 83cm from the floor.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 101cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Eating and Drinking (The Cafe)
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Location and Access
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- on the left when entering the store.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access .
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the left when entering the cafe.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 107cm to 160cm from the floor.
- There is a screen shrink option for the touchscreen to make it more accessible.
- When made accessible the height of the touchscreen display ranges from 107cm to 140cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen also has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
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Seating Area
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- The card payment machine is at a height of 85cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some 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.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
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Service
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- This area also has a touchscreen ordering service and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are available on a touchscreen .
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the left when entering.
- The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial, written text and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 232cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the left of the store when entering.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
- The dimensions of the facility are 280cm (width) x 384cm (depth) .
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 104cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 138cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a height adjustable wash basin.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- A privacy screen is available.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room
- The room is located to the left of the store when entering.
- The distance from the main entrance is 18m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
- There is also a toilet, a wash basin, a hand dryer and a mirror in the room.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The room has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Petrol Station
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Parking
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- The petrol station does not have dedicated parking separate to the pumps.
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Forecourt
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- Staff can provide assistance at the pumps.
- Customers can alert staff that they require assistance by doing the following: sounding the horn.
- Fuel pump nozzle holsters are at a height of 141cm.
- It is possible to pay at the pump.
- Pay at the pump controls are at a height of 135cm.
- Other facilities available on the forecourt include: paper towel dispensers, disposable glove dispensers, a tyre pressure machine, a water pump, a vacuum machine and a car wash.
- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access via slope into the shop.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is a single automatic door.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 98cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening .
- The door has a low colour contrast.
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Shop
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- 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/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving and high shelving.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located to the left when entering.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- 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 113cm.
- 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.
