Around 700,000 people in the UK are autistic and for many of them and their families, simply going to the shops or visiting a public place can be overwhelming.



During the ‘Quiet Hour’, which starting from this week will take place every Tuesday from 14:00 GMT to 16:00 GMT, the Megastore will lower its lights and music, as well as taking extra steps to ensure a shopping experience that is more accessible to visitors with autism and other disabilities.