Access Guide
Introduction
- Marks and Spencer store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
- The store is located within Lewisham Shopping Centre.
- The details within this access guide relate to the Marks and Spencer store and not the shopping centre.
- Lewisham Shopping Centre link (new tab) - click here.
Public Transport and Parking
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Public Transport
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- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
- The nearest train station is Lewisham.
- The nearest underground tube station/Metro station is Canada Water.
- The nearest DLR station is Lewisham .
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Parking
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- 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.
Approach (High Street)
- There is step free access on the approach to the store.
- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
Outside Access (High Street)
- This information is for the entrance located on High Street.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
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Entrance Details
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- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double.
- The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
Approach (Lewisham Shopping Centre)
- Access to Lewisham Shopping Centre is step free via lift from the multi-storey car park.
- There is step free access on the approach to the store.
- The surface of the approach is tiled.
Outside Access (Lewisham Shopping Centre)
- This information is for the entrance located off North Mall.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
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Entrance Details
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- There are no doors at this entrance.
- There are fixed barriers/security barriers at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the fixed barriers/security barriers is 240cm.
Inside Access
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Inside Access
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- 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 is a/are fixed hearing assistance system(s) in the store.
- The hearing assistance system(s) is/are located at the Order & Collect counter and at the till/counter.
- There is a cash machine in the store.
- There is a/are wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
- Trolleys designed for the use of wheelchair users are not available.
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Click and Collect
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- There is a Click and Collect service in the store.
- Customers can obtain online Order and Collect items from the Order and Collect counter.
- The Order and Collect counter is located in the centre of the store as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance.
- There is step free access to the Order and Collect counter.
- There is a clear accessible route to the Order and Collect counter.
- The Order and Collect counter is approximately 50m from the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance.
- The height of the Click and Collect counter is 95cm.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
Till/Counter
- The till/counter is located in the centre of the store, to the right as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre 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 35m from the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance.
- The height of the till/counter is 95cm.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the till/counter.
Womenswear
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Womenswear
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- Womenswear is located ahead as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre 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).
Lingerie
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Lingerie
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- Lingerie is located in the centre of the store as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance, to the rear of the Womenswear department.
- 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).
Babywear/Kidswear
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Babywear/Kidswear
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- Babywear/Kidswear is located in the centre of the store as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance, between the Womenswear and Menswear departments.
- 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).
Menswear
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Menswear
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- Menswear is located to the rear of the store as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance.
- There is step free access to Menswear.
- There is limited room to manoeuvre within the aisles.
- There is step free access throughout the Menswear aisle(s).
Fitting Room(s)
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Accessible Fitting Room(s)
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- The accessible fitting room(s) is/are located in the centre of the store, to the right as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance.
- There is/are 5 fitting room(s) in total within the store, 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 110cm.
- The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 150cm x 280cm.
- 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 not a dropdown rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
- There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 28cm from the floor.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 100cm from the floor.
- There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
- There is a drop down/tip up chair in the accessible fitting room(s).
- The height of the chair from the floor is 55cm.
- There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
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Standard Fitting Room(s)
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- The standard fitting room(s) is/are located in the centre of the store, to the right as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance.
- There is/are 4 standard fitting room(s) within the store.
- 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).
Food Hall
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Food Hall
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- The Food Hall is located to the left of the store as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre 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).
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Till(s)/Counter(s)
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- There is a food information counter.
- There is step free access to the food information counter.
- There is a clear accessible route to the food information counter.
- The height of the food information counter is 95cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- There is a/are checkout(s) and high activity till(s) in the Food Hall.
- The height of the checkout(s) is/are 95cm.
- The height of the high activity till(s) is/are 89cm.
- The height of the lowered section of the high activity till(s) is 69cm.
Home
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Home
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- The Home department is located to the left of the store as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance, to the rear of the food hall.
- There is step free access to the Home department.
- The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
- There is step free access throughout the Home department aisle(s).
Beauty
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Beauty
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- The Beauty department is located to the left of the store as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance, to the rear of the food hall.
- There is step free access to the Beauty department.
- There is limited room to manoeuvre within the aisles.
- There is step free access throughout the Beauty department aisle(s).
Café (M&S Café)
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Location and Access
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- The Café is located to the left of the store as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance.
- There is step free access to the Café.
- There is a clear accessible route to the Café.
- There is step free access throughout the Café.
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Counter
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- Food and/or drink(s) is/are ordered from the service counter.
- Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
- The height of the service counter is 85cm.
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Tables and Seating
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- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m from the Café entrance/opening.
- The distance between the floor and the dining tables is 68cm.
- There is clear manoeuvring space to the service counter and to the outer tables and chairs.
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Menus and Services
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- Menus are available on the wall.
- Hand held large print menus are available on request.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in good contrasting colours.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Two handle cups are not available.
- The Café does not play background music.
- WiFi is available in the Café.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Currently Out of Service)
- There is an accessible toilet in the store.
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Location of and Access to the Accessible Toilet
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- The accessible toilet is unisex.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left of the store as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance, in the centre of the store.
- There is step free access into the accessible toilet.
- There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
- The accessible toilet is approximately 60m from the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance.
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Features and Dimensions of the Accessible Toilet
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- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the accessible toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens towards you (pull).
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 430cm.
- There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm.
- There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a functional emergency alarm.
- There are disposal facilities in the accessible toilet.
- There is a coat hook in the accessible toilet, 153cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures in the Accessible Toilet
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- There is a/are wall mounted rail(s).
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a shelf or equivalent flat surface in the accessible toilet (includes toilet cistern).
- The shelf or equivalent flat surface is not within 95cm of the floor.
- There is a mirror in the accessible toilet, the bottom edge of the mirror is 103cm from the floor.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm.
- The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 84cm.
- The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
- The tap(s) can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The distance from the nearest tap(s) to the toilet seat is 62cm.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 130cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The height of the hand dryer is 88cm.
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Colour Contrast in the Accessible Toilet
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- There is a colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a colour contrast between internal door and wall.
- There is a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the right and wall.
- There is a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the left and wall.
- There is a colour contrast between the drop down rail and wall.
- There is a colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- There is an/are additional accessible toilet(s) in the store, however details may vary.
- The additional accessible toilet(s) is/are located to the left of the store as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance, in the centre of the store.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table/bench once extended and in use is 96cm.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Left)
- There is an accessible toilet in the store.
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Location of and Access to the Accessible Toilet
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- The accessible toilet is unisex.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left of the store as you enter the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance, to the right of the M&S Café.
- There is step free access into the accessible toilet.
- There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
- The accessible toilet is approximately 60m from the Lewisham Shopping Centre entrance.
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Features and Dimensions of the Accessible Toilet
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- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the accessible toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens towards you (pull).
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 410cm.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet, due to the dimensions.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
- There are disposal facilities in the accessible toilet.
- There is a coat hook in the accessible toilet, 155cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures in the Accessible Toilet
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- There is a/are wall mounted rail(s).
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a shelf or equivalent flat surface in the accessible toilet (includes toilet cistern).
- The shelf or equivalent flat surface is not within 95cm of the floor.
- There is a mirror in the accessible toilet, the bottom edge of the mirror is 102cm from the floor.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
- The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
- The tap type is push. It is not a mixer tap.
- The tap(s) cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The distance from the nearest tap(s) to the toilet seat is 75cm.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 120cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The height of the hand dryer is 85cm.
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Colour Contrast in the Accessible Toilet
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- There is a colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a colour contrast between internal door and wall.
- There is a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the right and wall.
- There is a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the left and wall.
- There is a colour contrast between the drop down rail and wall.
- There is a colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- There is an/are additional accessible toilet(s) in the store, however details may vary.
- The additional accessible toilet(s) is/are located to the right of this accessible toilet, however it was out of order at time of the survey.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table/bench once extended and in use is 94cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are no standard toilets in the store.
Additional Information
- Staff undertake regular internal awareness training.
- There is a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- Staff are trained to British Sign Language level 3.
- There is a member of staff available to provide assistance.
- There is not a home delivery service available from the store.
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.