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Introduction

• Marks and Spencer store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
• The store is located within The Orchards Shopping Centre.
• The details within this access guide relate to the Marks and Spencer store and not the shopping area.
• The Orchards Shopping Centre link (new tab) - click here.

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Public Transport and Parking

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• Public Transport View
  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
  • The nearest train station is Haywards Heath.
• Parking View
  • The store does not have its own car park.
  • The store shares a car park/parking facilities.
  • Clearly marked/signposted designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.

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Approach

• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.

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Outside Access (Womenswear)

• This information is for the entrance located in The Orchards Shopping Centre.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located before the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

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Outside Access (Menswear)

• This information is for the entrance located in The Orchards Shopping Centre.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 185cm (6ft 1in).

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Inside Access

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• Inside Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the store.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The store does not play background music.
  • There are no hearing assistance system(s) in the store.
  • There is not a cash machine in the store.
  • There is a/are wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
  • Trolleys designed for the use of wheelchair users are available.
• Click and Collect View
  • There is a Click and Collect service in the store.
• *****Click and Collect Touchscreen**** View
  • Self-service touchscreens are available for Click and Collect.
  • The touchscreens are 110cm to 160cm from the floor.
  • There is a button which will condense the screen content.
  • The height of the button is 110cm from the floor.
  • Once condensed the touchscreen heights are 110cm to 140cm from the floor.

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Till/Counter

• The till/counter is located to the right of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
• There is step free access to the till/counter.
• There is a clear accessible route to the till/counter.
• The till/counter is approximately 20m from the Womenswear entrance.
• The height of the till/counter is 95cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system at the till/counter.
• There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till(s)/counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The till(s)/counter(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.

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Womenswear

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located ahead as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Womenswear.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Womenswear aisle(s).
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 8 fitting room(s) in total within Womenswear, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 155cm x 200cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 29cm from the floor.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 105cm and 185cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 47cm.
  • There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 7 standard fitting room(s) within Womenswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Menswear

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located ahead as you enter the Menswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Menswear.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Menswear aisle(s).

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Lingerie

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• Lingerie View
  • Lingerie is located ahead then to the right as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Lingerie.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Lingerie aisle(s).

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Beauty

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• Beauty View
  • The Beauty department is located in the centre of the store as you the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Beauty department.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Beauty department aisle(s).

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Babywear/Kidswear

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• Babywear/Kidswear View
  • Babywear/Kidswear is located to the right as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Babywear/Kidswear.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Babywear/Kidswear aisle(s).

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Food Hall

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• Food Hall View
  • The Food Hall is located to the rear of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Food Hall.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Food Hall aisle(s).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is not a food information counter.
  • There is a/are checkout(s) and self service till(s) (Scott tills) in the Food Hall.
  • The height of the checkout(s) is/are 95cm.
  • There is not a self service till with a hearing assistance system.
  • Staff can provide assistance with using the self service till(s) (Scott tills).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are no standard toilets in the store.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an accessible toilet in the store.

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Additional Information

• Staff undertake regular internal awareness training.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• There is a member of staff available to provide assistance.
• There is not a home delivery service available from the store.

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Sunflower Lanyard Scheme

• 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.