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Introduction

• Marks and Spencer store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
• The store is located within Sears Retail Park.
• The details within this access guide relate to the Marks and Spencer store and not the retail park.

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Public Transport and Parking

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• Public Transport View
  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
  • The nearest train station is Solihull.
• 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 (Food Hall)

• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is block paving.
• There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.

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• Comments View
  • The widths between the bollards range from 107cm and 147cm.

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Outside Access (Food Hall)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front right of the store.
• 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 205cm (6ft 9in).

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Approach (Womenswear)

• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is block paving.
• There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.

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• Comments View
  • The widths between the bollards range from 107cm and 147cm.

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Outside Access (Womenswear)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front left of the store.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 0.9cm - 3cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).

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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 food information counter.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The Click and Collect touch screen is 17m from the Womenswear entrance.
  • The touch screen height is 153cm.
  • The return drawer height is 147cm.

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Womenswear (Ground Floor)

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located at the front of the store via 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).
• 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 55m from the Womenswear entrance.
  • The height of the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 92cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 56cm.
  • There is not 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 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.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 16 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 103cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 208cm x 210cm.
  • 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 4cm from the floor.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 107cm 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 47cm.
  • There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 15 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).
• Comments View
  • There are self-service tills available in this area.

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Lingerie (Ground Floor)

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• Lingerie View
  • Lingerie is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the store as you enter via 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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Food Hall

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• Food Hall View
  • The Food Hall is located on the ground floor, ahead via the Food Hall entrance or to the right via 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.
  • Staff can provide assistance with using the self service till(s) (Scott tills).
• Comments View
  • The self-service touch screen tills have a highest height of 125cm, the card height is 115cm and the basket shelf height is 60cm.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • There are stairs, however they are not located on the shop floor/in a public area.
• Escalator(s) View
  • There is an/are escalator(s) for public use.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located in the centre of the store via the Womenswear entrance.
  • 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.
  • There is a bollard at the foot of the escalator.
  • Clear signage for the lift is not visible from the escalator(s).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the rear of store, on the left from the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to the lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the lift.
  • The lift is approximately 88m from the Womenswear 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 110cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 135cm.
  • 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 85cm and 101cm.
  • The lift controls have tactile markings.
  • The lift controls have Braille markings.

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Café (M&S Café - First Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Café is located on the first floor, to the front of the store.
  • There is step free access to the Café, via lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Café.
  • There is step free access throughout the Café.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is not a priority table for wheelchair users.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 3m from the Café entrance/opening.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 74cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 108cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space to the outer tables and chairs.
• Menus and Services View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • Customers can place their order via their smartphones at their table or via the new self-service digital screens. QR codes are at every table offering easy access to the menu.
  • The height of the touch screen menu is 124cm, however there is an accessibility button on the digital screens which lowers the menu. The card machine height is 115cm and the order tracker disc basket height is 94cm.

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Menswear (First Floor)

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located on the first floor, to the centre of the store.
  • 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).
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 4 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).
  • 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 114cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 208cm x 218cm.
  • 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 4cm from the floor.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 107cm 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 3 standard fitting room(s) within Menswear.
  • 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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Babywear/Kidswear (First Floor)

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• Babywear/Kidswear View
  • Babywear/Kidswear is located on the first floor, in the centre of the store.
  • 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).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 33m from the lift.
  • The height of the Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 94cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 56cm.
  • There is not 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 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.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 2 fitting room(s) in total within Babywear/Kidswear, 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 114cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 208cm x 222cm.
  • 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 4cm from the floor.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 107cm 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 47cm.
  • There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 1 standard fitting room(s) within Babywear/Kidswear.
  • 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).
• Comments View
  • There are self-service tills available in this area.

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Home (First Floor)

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• Home View
  • The Home department is located on the first floor, in the centre of the store, opposite 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).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• 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 front of the store.
  • There is step free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
  • The accessible toilet is approximately 64m 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 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 lever twist.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 240cm.
  • 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 88cm.
  • 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.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible toilet at 114cm and 140cm from the floor.
• 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 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 72cm from the floor.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
  • 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 91cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
  • 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 50cm.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm.
• 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.
  • There is an/are additional accessible toilet(s) in the store which has/have similar details.
  • The additional accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the first floor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• 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 front of the store.
  • There is step free access via lift, 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 an ambulant cubicle, with a minimum manoeuvring space of 45cm x 45cm and handrails on both sides.

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Parent and Baby Room (First Floor)

• There is a parent and baby room in the store.
• The parent and baby room is located on the first floor, to the front of the store.
• There is step free access into the parent and baby room, via lift.
• There is a clear accessible route to the parent and baby room.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 74m 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 92cm.
• 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 81cm.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is an/are additional parent and baby room(s) in the store which has/have similar details.
• The additional parent and baby room(s) is/are located on the first floor to the front of the store.

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• Comments View
  • Photographs 5 and 6 show a separate Baby Feeding Room which is located on the first floor along the toilet corridor.

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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.