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A14 - Cambridge Services - EXTRA

A14 Junction 24, Cambridge, CB23 4WU

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
  • Changing Places Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the services building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 350cm.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the entrance to the services.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Free parking is limited to 3 hours.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

ATMs

  • There is one ATM.
  • The ATM is located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
  • The ATM is clearly signed.
  • This ATM is a Talking ATM.
  • Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
  • This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 85cm and 125cm.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the services.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Seating Area (Food Hall)

  • Location and Access View
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Seating Area (Mezzanine)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Mezzanine seating area is at the front of the services, above the entrance.
    • The most accessible route has stepped access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There are 17 steps to this area.
    • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Room (Multi-Faith Room)

  • The room is located at the rear of the services area, in the toilet area.
  • The distance from the services entrance is 100m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: ritual washing facilities.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shop (M and S Food)

  • Access to the Shop View
    • M&S Food is located to the left from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the shop.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins and product displays.
    • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding top cabinets.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • There is product signage.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located in the rear left of the store.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Self-service checkouts are available.
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a standard touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 130cm to 155cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 115cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 60cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 60cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 100cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

Shop (WH Smith)

  • Access to the Shop View
    • WH Smith is located to the right, from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the shop.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
    • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins, product displays and additional stock.
    • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding top cabinets.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • There is product signage.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located at the rear left of the shop.
    • Signage is provided for the counter.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • The height of the counter is 105cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 130cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Self-service checkouts are available.
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a standard touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 140cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 100cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 60cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 60cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 100cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

Shop (Wye Gifts)

  • Access to the Shop View
    • WYE Gifts is located at the entrance to the services building.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the shop.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • There is product signage.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located at the front left of the shop .
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 124cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Food and Drink (Fresh, Chopstix, GDK and KFC)

  • Restaurant Bar Café 1 View
    • Fresh is located to the left, from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a service counter.
    • The surface height is 87cm.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted, menu boards and countertop.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups, takeaway cutlery, gluten free food, dairy free food and dairy free food.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 2 View
    • Chopstix is located ahead from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a service counter.
    • The surface height is 90cm.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted, menu boards, countertop, pictorial and digital.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, takeaway cutlery, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 3 View
    • GDK is located to the left, from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm .
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a service counter.
    • The surface height is 112cm.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital), countertop, touchscreen, online and mobile phone app.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, gluten free food, dairy free food and dairy free food.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 4 View
    • KFC is located to the rear left, from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a service counter.
    • The surface height is 110cm.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital), menu boards, countertop, touchscreen, online and mobile phone app.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, gluten free food, dairy free food and dairy free food.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Food and Drink (Costa, West Cornwall Pasty Co., McDonald's and El Mex)

  • Restaurant Bar Café 1 View
    • Costa is located to the right, from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a service counter.
    • The surface height is 85cm.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital).
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, two handled cups, takeaway cutlery, gluten free food, dairy free food and dairy free food.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 2 View
    • West Cornwall Pasty Co. is located ahead from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a service counter.
    • The surface height is 89cm.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted, menu boards and countertop.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 3 View
    • McDonald's is located to the rear right, from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a service counter.
    • The surface height is 85cm.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital), touchscreen, online and mobile phone app.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, gluten free food, dairy free food and dairy free food.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 4 View
    • El Mex is located to the right, from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a service counter.
    • The surface height is 95cm.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital) and touchscreen.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, takeaway cutlery, gluten free food, dairy free food and dairy free food.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Outside)

  • Location and Access View
    • Outside seating is located at the front of the services.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has bollards.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
    • The distance from the services entrance is 100m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 200cm (width) x 170cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the services entrance is 100m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 430cm (width) x 289cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 185cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 81cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

  • The room is located within the toilet area, at the rear of the services.
  • The distance from the services entrance is 95m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • There is also a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
  • The wash basin has push taps.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.