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Summary

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• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • This motorway services is open 24 hours.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Assistance is available from any member of staff in the Spar shop.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • The following mobility aids are available; wheelchairs.
  • There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Services Available View
  • The following services are available here; a hotel, a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines, free WiFi, a first aid point and a defibrillator.
• Toilets and Changing Facilities Available View
  • The following facilities are available here; an accessible toilet, standard toilets, shower facilities and baby changing facilities.
  • For detailed information on the toilets available please click here (new tab).
  • The Virtual Access Guide below shows the route from the Blue Badge parking bays to the accessible toilet, please click the link below.
  • For a Virtual Route Guide to the toilet facilities please click here (new tab).
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located in the dog walking area at the rear of the car park, near the link bridge.
• Shops View
  • The following shops are available here; Spar.
  • For the Spar - M61 - Rivington Services - Southbound - Euro Garages AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Catering Facilities View
  • The following catering facilities are available here; Burger King, Greggs, Starbucks, Subway.
  • For the Burger King - M61 - Rivington Services - Southbound - Euro Garages AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Greggs - M61 - Rivington Services - Southbound - Euro Garages AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Starbucks - M61 - Rivington Services - Southbound - Euro Garages AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Subway - M61 - Rivington Services - Southbound - Euro Garages AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Hotels View
  • The following hotels are available here; Rivington Lodge.
• Adjoining Motorway Services View
  • There is an adjoining motorway services building which can be accessed via an external bridge.
  • The following services are available at the adjoining motorway services; a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines and free WiFi.
  • The following facilities are available at the adjoining motorway services; an accessible toilet, standard toilets, baby changing facilities and shower facilities.
  • For the M61 - Rivington Services - Northbound - Euro Garages AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

• The southbound services are located directly off the M61 between junctions 6 and 8.
• There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
• The main car park has 3 Blue Badge parking bays and a number of standard parking bays.
• There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays and additional standard parking bays located at the front of the hotel.
  There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays, 2 electric car charging points, and additional standard parking bays located at the petrol station.
• Coach parking is available at the right hand side of the main car park.

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Petrol Station

• The following services/facilities are available at the petrol station; a cash machine and accessible and standard toilet facilities.
• For detailed information on the petrol station please click here (new tab).

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located at the front left of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is lighting in the car park.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • Additional parking is available outside the petrol station and outside the hotel.
  • There are 2 additional Blue Badge bays outside the hotel.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • There is not signage available to direct users to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 480cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
• Paying View
  • Parking charges apply after a limited time.
  • Free parking for all users is limited to 2 hours.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment for parking charges is made via an app/online.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Payment can also be made at the Spar shop.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
  • There is a pedestrian crossing between the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) and the building.
  • The pedestrian crossing has a dropped kerb from the Blue Badge parking bay(s) and has a dropped kerb leading to the approach to the building.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 22m from the car park entrance.
  • There are slopes/ramps from the Blue Badge bay(s) to the building.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
• Drop-off Point View
  • Payment for car parking charges are made in the spar shop.

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Play Area

• The play area is located outside the building, at the front left.
• The play area is free of charge.
• There is step-free access to the play area.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the play area.
• The play area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free access within the play area.
• There is a gate to access the play area.
  The gate opens towards you and has a clear width of 108cm.
  The surface of the play area is grass.
  There is a picnic table at a height of 70cm.

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Seating Area (Outside Seating)

• The seating area is located to the front of the services building.
• There is step-free access to the seating area.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• In this area there are picnic tables with fixed seating available.
• All chairs are fixed to tables.
• Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
• The standard height for the underside of tables is 66cm.

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Link Bridge

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• Access and Circulation View
  • The link bridge is external.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access to the bridge.
  • There is step-free access along the bridge.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Link Bridge)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located leading from the northbound car park to the link bridge.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the link bridge.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located at both sides of the link bridge.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the link bridge.
  • There is/are 22 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There are 30 steps at the southbound side of the link bridge.
    The first 2 steps at the southbound side are not clearly marked.
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Outside Access (Forecourt Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'EuroGarages'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 104cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 131cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 117cm.
  • There is a set of external manual, double, doors which open away from you (push) opposite the single automatic door.
    The double doors have a width of 160cm.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'EuroGarages'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 147cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There are 2 similar sets of single second doors at this entrance, one to the left and one to the right.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Getting Around

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Music is played everywhere.
  • There is a play/activity area located to the centre left of the building as you enter via the car park entrance.
  • The cash machine(s) is/are located to the centre left of the building as you enter via the car park entrance.
  • The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 83cm and 118cm.
  • There are hand sanitisers in the building.
  • The height of the hand sanitisers range between 130cm and 147cm.
• Signage View
  • There is signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.

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Seating Area

• The seating area is located at the centre of the food court, through the Spar shop as you enter via the services forecourt entrance.
• There is step-free access to the seating area.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• In this area there are armchairs, tables, bench seats, sofas and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests available.
• Some chairs are fixed to the floor.
• Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest table is 72cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 73cm.
• The standard height for the underside of tables is 73cm.
• Music is played everywhere.
• There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building, to the right after you enter from the car park entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m from the Car Park Entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The signage says 'Baby Change'.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 213cm x 278cm.
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 142cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby changing table available.
  • The height of the baby changing table is 95cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building, to the right after you enter from the car park entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m from the Car Park Entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The signage says 'Baby Change'.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 238cm.
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 145cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 99cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby changing table available.
  • The height of the baby changing table is 93cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the building, to the right after you enter from the car park entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the Car Park Entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
  • The contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.

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Standard Shower

• The shower facilities are located at the rear of the building, to the right after you enter from the car park entrance.
• The shower facilities are approximately 33m from the car park entrance.
• There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
• There is written text signage on or near the shower door.
• The signage says 'Shower Room'.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
• The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The lighting is permanent.
• There is a similar second door which opens towards you (pull) with a width of 67cm.
  There are 3 cubicles. All the doors open towards you (pull). The doors are light and have a width of 69cm.
  There is a deep step (18cm) to access the shower which is created by the shower tray.

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Emergency Evacuation Procedure

• There is an audio alarm for emergencies.
• Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
• People exit the building using the main entrance.
• There is an external emergency meeting point.
• The external emergency meeting point is located at the rear of the car park.