Bloomfield Bangor Tops the List

  • Bloomfield in Bangor named as the most ‘disability friendly’ shopping centre in Northern Ireland
  • Olympic Lifts conducted research on accessibility features of 30+ shopping centres and outlets
  • Features considered included scooter/wheelchair rental and quiet hours
  • Top 10 disability-friendly centres: Bloomfield (Bangor), Victoria Square (Belfast), Foyleside (Londonderry/Derry), Buttercrane (Newry), Abbey Centre (Newry), Castlecourt (Belfast), Park Centre (Belfast), Meadowlane (Magherafelt), Tower Centre (Ballymena), Bow Street Mall (Lisburn

New research by lift provider Olympic Lifts has identified the most ‘disability friendly’ shopping centres in Northern Ireland, with Bloomfield in Bangor taking the top spot. The study assessed over 30 shopping centres and outlets based on accessibility features such as scooter/wheelchair rental options and quiet hours during opening hours. Other top-ranking centres include Victoria Square (Belfast), Foyleside (Londonderry/Derry), Buttercrane (Newry), Abbey Centre (Newry), Castlecourt (Belfast), Park Centre (Belfast), Meadowlane (Magherafelt), and Tower Centre (Ballymena) as well as Bow Street Mall (Lisburn). Michael Forsyth of Olympic Lifts commented on the progress made in improving accessibility for disabled visitors.

Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides relevant information about the research conducted by Olympic Lifts on disability-friendly shopping centers in Northern Ireland and lists the top 10 centers based on their accessibility features. It also includes a quote from Michael Forsyth of Olympic Lifts acknowledging the efforts made by these centers to improve accessibility for disabled visitors.
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Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about disability-friendly shopping centers in Northern Ireland and highlights the efforts made by some centers to improve accessibility for disabled visitors. However, it could benefit from more detailed analysis of specific features or examples that make these centers stand out, as well as a comparison between them.
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