Access Guide
Introduction
- Marks and Spencer store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
- The store is located within Aintree Shopping Park.
- The details within this access guide relate to the Marks and Spencer store and not the retail park.
Public Transport and Parking
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Public Transport
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- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
- The nearest train station is Aintree.
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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
- There is step free access on the approach to the store.
- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.
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Comments
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- The Minimum distance between the bollards is 170cm.
Outside Access
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
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Entrance Details
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- 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 194cm (6ft 4in).
- There is a second set of doors at this entrance.
- The second set of doors open automatically.
- The second set of doors are double.
- The width of the door opening is 187cm (6ft 2in).
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Comments
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- There is another set of identical doors to the right of the one surveyed.
Outside Access (Food Hall)
- This information is for the entrance located At the front of the Food Hall.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Entrance Details
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- 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 167cm (5ft 6in).
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Comments
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- There is another entrance door to the left of the one surveyed.
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 play background music.
- There is a/are fixed hearing assistance system(s) in the store.
- The hearing assistance system(s) is/are located in the Café and at all tills/counters within 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.
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Click and Collect
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- There is a Click and Collect service in the store.
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*****Click and Collect Touchscreen****
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- Self-service touchscreens are available for Click and Collect.
- The touchscreens are 99cm to 158cm from the floor.
- There is a button which will condense the screen content.
- The height of the button is 103cm from the floor.
- Once condensed the touchscreen heights are 99cm to 131cm from the floor.
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Comments
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- The order and collect kiosks are located on the left, 25m from the main entrance. There are touch screens to check in for collections and returns.
- The Click and Collect touch screens can adapt to wheelchair users with touch screen controls between 95 and 158 cm high.
Womenswear
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Womenswear
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- Womenswear is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the store.
- 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).
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Till(s)/Counter(s)
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- 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 50m from the entrance.
- The height of the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 90cm.
- There is 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.
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Accessible Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 11 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 114cm.
- The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 229cm x 237cm.
- 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 5cm 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 49cm.
- There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
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Standard Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 10 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).
Lingerie
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Lingerie
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- Lingerie is located on the ground floor to the rear of the store.
- 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).
Beauty
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Beauty
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- The Beauty department is located on the ground floor to the right rear of the store.
- 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).
Food Hall
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Food Hall
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- The Food Hall is located ground floor to the right of the main store through the Food Hall entrance or internally through the right-hand side of the main store.
- 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).
- 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 93cm.
- 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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Comments
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- There is a scan and shop facility at the internal entrance to the Food Hall. The height of the handsets and screen varies between 34cm and 149cm.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- There are stairs, however they are not located on the shop floor/in a public area.
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Escalator(s)
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- There is an/are escalator(s) for public use.
- The escalator(s) is/are located in the centre of the store.
- 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 not visible from the escalator(s).
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Lift
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- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the centre of the store, on the left.
- There is step free access to the lift.
- There is a clear accessible route to the lift.
- The lift is approximately 35m from the 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 203cm x 150cm.
- 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 has a hearing assistance alarm system.
- The height of the lift controls are between 96cm and 106cm.
- The lift controls have tactile markings.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
Babywear/Kidswear
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Babywear/Kidswear
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- Babywear/Kidswear is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift, on the right side of the 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).
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Till(s)/Counter(s)
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- 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 50m from the Lift.
- The height of the Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 91cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
- The till(s)/counter(s) is/are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
Menswear
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Menswear
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- Menswear is located on the first floor, ahead 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).
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Accessible Fitting Room(s)
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- 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), 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 113cm.
- The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 224cm x 211cm.
- 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 25cm 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 48cm.
- There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
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Standard Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 3 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 not a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).
Home
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Home
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- The Home department is located on the first floor, to the right 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).
Café (M&S Café)
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Location and Access
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- The Café is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- 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.
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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.
- The height of the lowered section of the service counter is 71cm.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is not a priority table for wheelchair users.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m from the Café entrance/opening.
- The distance between the floor and the dining tables is 69cm.
- There is clear manoeuvring space throughout the Café.
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Menus and Services
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- Menus are available on the wall.
- The Café has a menu board.
- 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 available on request.
- The Café does play background music.
- WiFi is available in the Café.
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
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- The accessible toilet is unisex.
- The accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the rear right of the store as you exit the lift.
- 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 32m from the lift.
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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, 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 87cm.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 217cm.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet, due to the dimensions.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
- There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
- There is 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 170cm and 175cm 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 within 95cm of the floor.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- There is a mirror in the accessible toilet, the bottom edge of the mirror is 60cm from the floor.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm.
- 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 107cm.
- 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 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 60cm.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
- 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.
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)
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- The female and male toilet(s) is/are located on the first floor, to the rear right of the store as you exit the lift.
- 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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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 82cm.
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 right of the store as you exit the lift.
- 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 33m 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 82cm.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
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.
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.