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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 can be obtained from WHSmith or by asking for a Duty Manager.
  • 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.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact WHSmiths or member of staff.
  • 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, electric car charging points, cash machines, free WiFi and a first aid point.
• Toilets and Changing Facilities Available View
  • The following facilities are available here; an accessible toilet, baby changing facilities, standard toilets and shower 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 on the grass areas next to the car park.
• Shops View
  • The following shops are available here; M&S Simply Food and WHSmith.
  • For the M&S Simply Food - A1(M) - Blyth Services - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the WHSmith - A1(M) - Blyth Services - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Catering Facilities View
  • The following catering facilities are available here; Burger King, Costa and Greggs.
  • For the Burger King - A1(M) - Blyth Services - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Costa - A1(M) - Blyth Services - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Greggs - A1(M) - Blyth Services - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Hotels View
  • The following hotels are available here; Travelodge.

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Getting Here

• The services are located at Junction 34 of the A1, the junction with the A614.
• There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
• The main car park has 6 Blue Badge parking bays, electric vehicle charging points, parent and child parking bays and a number of standard parking bays.
• Additional parking is available outside the hotel.
• Coach parking is available at the front right of the services building.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located at the front of the services 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 available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Additional parking is available 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 472cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and 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 around the edges of the car park.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment for parking charges is made over the phone and via an app/online.
  • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • To pay please visit www.cp-plus.co.uk or call 020 7431 4001.
    Please quote the location number; 2428.
    Payment can also be made at WHSmith.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • There are dropped kerbs from the Blue Badge bay(s) to the building.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

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Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Gridserve)

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• Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
  • There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
  • The provider of the charging point(s) is Gridserve.
  • Fast charging is available.
  • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located at the front right of the services building.
  • Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
  • Customers can get assistance by either phoning the services or going in and asking for help at WHSmith.
  • There is/are 4 electric vehicle charging point(s).
  • The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 228cm x 376cm.
  • The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
  • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 97cm to 162cm.
  • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 120cm to 124cm.
  • An app is required to use the charging point(s).
  • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
  • Charging for all users is limited to 45 minutes.
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Payment for charging is made over the phone and via an app/online.
  • For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
• Blue Badge Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.

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Seating Area (Outside)

• The seating area is located at the left hand side of the services building as you face it.
• 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.
• The type of flooring in this area is grass and concrete tiles.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the services building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is 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 (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 105cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 105cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 109cm.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 81cm.
  • The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
  • There are double manual doors to the right of the automatic doors.
• 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 some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Music is played in some areas.
  • The cash machine(s) is/are located to the right hand side of the services building.
  • The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 68cm and 130cm.
  • There are hand sanitisers in the building.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 97cm.
• Signage View
  • There is signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) and overhead pictorial signage 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 rear left 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 armchairs, chairs without armrests, coffee tables, sofas and tables available.
• Chairs are not permanently 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 70cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 73cm.
• The standard height for the underside of tables is 70cm.
• Background music is played throughout this area.
• There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
• The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 115cm.

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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 right of the services building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from WHSmith.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The signage says 'Disabled Toilet'.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 76cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 176cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 67cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • 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 not 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 fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 119cm.
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 104cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 94cm.
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located to the right hand side of the services building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the main entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet entrance.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm.
  • These toilets are shown in photographs 1 - 3.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located to the right of the services building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the main entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 143cm.
  • These toilets are shown in photographs 4 - 6.

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Parent and Baby Room

• The parent and baby room is located to the right hand side of the services building.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 17m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• 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 76cm.
• The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
• The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
• The baby changing table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby changing table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby changing table once extended is 105cm.
• 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 83cm.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The lighting is permanent.
• There is a hand sanitiser.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 119cm.
• The hot tap is twist/turn.
  The cold tap is push.

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Standard Shower (Female)

• The shower facilities are located to the right hand side of the services building, in the standard female toilets.
• The shower facilities are approximately 22m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the shower door.
• 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 75cm.
• The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
• The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The lighting is permanent.
• There is 1 deep step (26cm) to enter the shower.

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Standard Shower (Male)

• The shower facilities are located at the front right of the services building.
• The shower facilities are approximately 17m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the shower door.
• The signage says 'Gents Showers'.
• 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 72cm.
• The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
• The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The lighting is permanent.
• There is level access into the shower.
• There is a second single door, opening outwards, to access the shower area.
  The door width is 85cm.
  The door may be harder to open for some due to a door closer.
  There are 2 sinks.
  The sinks are 83cm high.
  The sinks have push taps.

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Emergency Evacuation Procedure

• There are audio and visual alarms for emergencies.
• Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
• There is not a/are not internal refuge point(s).
• People exit the building using the fire exits or main entrance.
• There is an external emergency meeting point.
• The external emergency meeting point is located at the side of the hotel.