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Introduction

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• The store is located on a main shopping street.
• The main shopping street is pedestrianised.

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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 Reading.
• Parking View
  • The store does not have its own car park.
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Blagrave Street.
  • Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of the store).

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Approach (Broad Street)

• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is block paving.

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Outside Access (Broad Street)

• This information is for the entrance located on Broad Street.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Approach (Cross Street)

• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is block paving.

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Outside Access (Cross Street)

• This information is for the entrance located on Cross Street.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in).

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Approach (Friar Street)

• 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 (Friar Street)

• This information is for the entrance located on Friar Street.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Inside Access

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• Inside Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the store.
  • 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 Bureau de Change 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 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 115cm to 157cm from the floor.
  • There is a button which will condense the screen content.
  • The height of the button is 115cm from the floor.
  • Once condensed the touchscreen heights are 115cm to 137cm from the floor.

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Womenswear

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the Broad Street 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).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 28m from the Broad Street entrance.
  • The height of the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 93cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 79cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • 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 not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Self-Service Touchscreens View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 91cm and 150cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 14 fitting room(s) in total within Womenswear, 2 of which are accessible fitting rooms.
  • 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 24cm 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 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 45cm.
  • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 90cm.
  • There is an/are additional accessible fitting room(s) in this area, however details may vary.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 12 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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Lingerie

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• Lingerie View
  • Lingerie is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the Cross Street 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).
  • There is a browse and order hub within Lingerie.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 4 fitting room(s) in total within Lingerie, 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 not a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 225cm x 245cm.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s), due the curtain being located within the fitting room next to the seat, restricting the space to 225cm x 116cm.
  • 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 100cm and 140cm 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 41cm.
  • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 87cm.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 5 standard fitting room(s) within Lingerie.
  • 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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Food Hall

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• Food Hall View
  • The Food Hall is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the Friar Street 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 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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Beauty

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• Beauty View
  • The Beauty department is located on the ground floor, in the centre of the store as you enter the Broad Street 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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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • There are stairs for public use.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the store as you enter the Broad Street entrance, to the right of the Womenswear department.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor and first floor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the stairs.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signage for the lift is visible from the stairs.
• Escalator(s) View
  • There is an/are escalator(s) for public use.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located in the centre of the store as you enter the Broad Street entrance, to the right of the Womenswear department.
  • The escalator(s) in the store go both up and down.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalators are ground floor and first floor.
  • The escalator steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
  • Clear signage for the lift is visible from the escalator(s).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the left of the store as you enter the Broad Street entrance.
  • There is step free access to the lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the lift.
  • The lift is approximately 26m from the Broad Street entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor and first floor.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The clear door width is 140cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 240cm.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out the lift.
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • The lift has a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift has an audible announcer.
  • The lift does not have a hearing assistance alarm system.
  • The height of the lift controls are between 90cm and 120cm.
  • The lift controls have tactile markings.
  • The lift controls have Braille markings.

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Babywear/Kidswear

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• Babywear/Kidswear View
  • Babywear/Kidswear is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to Babywear/Kidswear, via lift.
  • 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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Till/Counter (Mamas and Papas)

• The till/counter is located on the first floor, to the left from the lift.
• There is step free access to the till/counter.
• There is a clear accessible route to the till/counter.
• The till/counter is approximately 22m from the lift.
• The height of the till/counter is 101cm.
• The height of the lowered section of the till/counter is 90cm.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
• 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 not placed in front of a background which is patterned.

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• Comments View
  • Only items from Mamas and Papas can be paid for at the counter in Mamas and Papas.

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Home

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• Home View
  • The Home department is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the Home department, via lift.
  • 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).
  • There is a browse and order hub within the Home department.

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Menswear

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located on the first floor, in the centre of the store as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to Menswear, via lift.
  • 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).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Menswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Menswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest Menswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 34m from the lift.
  • The height of the Menswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 92cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 77cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • 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 not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Self-Service Touchscreens View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 90cm and 150cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 9 fitting room(s) in total within Menswear, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s), via lift.
  • 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 150cm 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 42cm.
  • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 94cm.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 6 standard fitting room(s) within Menswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s), via lift.
  • 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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M&S Bank / Bureau de Change

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• Bureau de Change View
  • There is a Bureau de Change service in the store.
  • The Bureau de Change is located on the first floor, to the rear of the store as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the Bureau de Change, via lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Bureau de Change.
  • The Bureau de Change is approximately 45m from the lift.
  • The height of the Bureau de Change counter is 100cm.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an accessible toilet in the store.

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• Location of and Access to the Accessible Toilet View
  • The accessible toilet is unisex.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the rear of the store as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access into the accessible toilet.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
  • The accessible toilet is approximately 50m from the lift.
• Features and Dimensions of the Accessible Toilet View
  • 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, written and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' 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 locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 225cm.
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm.
  • There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm.
  • There are disposal facilities in the accessible toilet.
• Position of Fixtures in the Accessible Toilet View
  • 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 not a shelf or equivalent flat surface in the accessible toilet (includes toilet cistern).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible toilet, the bottom edge of the mirror is 75cm from the floor.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm.
  • The toilet has 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 98cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • The tap type is sensor. 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 73cm.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 88cm.
• Colour Contrast in the Accessible Toilet View
  • 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table/bench once extended and in use is 82cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There is a/are standard female and male toilet(s) in the store.

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• Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet(s) is/are located on the first floor, to the rear of the store as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to all of the standard female and male toilet(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to all of the standard female and male toilet(s).
  • There is not an ambulant cubicle, with a minimum manoeuvring space of 45cm x 45cm and handrails on both sides.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available within the standard female and male toilet(s).
  • The height of the baby changing table/bench once extended and in use is 95cm.

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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room in the store.
• The parent and baby room is located on the first floor, to the rear of the store as you exit the lift.
• There is step free access into the parent and baby room.
• There is a clear accessible route to the parent and baby room.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 47m from the lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• The height of the baby change table/bench once extended and in use is 85cm.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.

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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.