Access Guide
Summary
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- This motorway services is open 24 hours.
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Customers can get assistance by going to WHSmith or asking for the 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 a member of staff in WHSmith or the Duty Manager.
- 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.
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Services Available
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- The following services are available here; a petrol station, electric car charging points, a car wash, cash machines, free WiFi, a first aid point and a defibrillator.
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Toilets and Changing Facilities Available
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- The following facilities are available here; standard toilets, a Changing Places facility, shower facilities, baby changing facilities and an accessible toilet.
- 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 Changing Places facility, please click the link below.
- For a Virtual Route Guide to the toilet facilities 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 picnic area, to the right of the main entrance.
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Shops
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- The following shops are available here; M&S Simply Food, Top Gift and WHSmith.
- For the M&S Simply Food AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Top Gift AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the WHSmith AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
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Catering Facilities
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- The following catering facilities are available here; Burger King, Costa, KFC, Greggs and West Cornwall Pasty Co.
- For the Burger King AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Costa AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the KFC AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Greggs AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
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Adjoining Motorway Services
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- 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; accommodation, a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines, free WiFi and conference/meeting room(s).
- The following facilities are available at the adjoining motorway services; an accessible toilet, standard toilets, baby changing facilities and shower facilities.
- For the M1 - Toddington Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Getting Here
- The services are located directly off the M1 between junction 11 and 12.
- There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
- The main car park has 8 Blue Badge parking bays, 4 parent and child parking bays, 2 electric vehicle charging points and a number of standard parking bays.
- Coach parking is available at the side of the car park as you enter from the motorway exit slip road.
Petrol Station
- The following services/facilities are available at the petrol station; accessible and standard toilet facilities and a cash machine.
- For detailed information on the petrol station please click here (new tab).
Link Bridge
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Access and Circulation
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- The link bridge is external.
- There is stepped access to the bridge.
- There is step-free access along the bridge.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
Parking
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Parking
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- The car park is located in front of the main entrance.
- 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.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- 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 8 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 220cm x 475cm.
- 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 .
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Paying
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- The car park is free for all users.
- 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 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.paybyphone.co.uk or call 0330 400 7275.
Please quote the location number; 2469.
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Access from the Car Park
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- Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m 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).
Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Gridserve)
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Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s)
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- 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 to the right, facing the main entrance.
- Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
- Staff can be notified via an app or by going inside the services.
- There is/are 2 electric vehicle charging point(s).
- The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 470cm x 245cm.
- 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 90cm to 155cm.
- The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 80cm to 105cm.
- 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.
Seating Area (Outside)
- The seating area is located on the right side of the services building.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 available.
- Some chairs are fixed to tables.
- Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
- The standard height for the underside of tables is 70cm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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 'moto'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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 200cm.
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Comments
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- To the left, there is a similar set of automatic doors as shown in photos 4 - 6.
Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is some 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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Music is played everywhere.
- There are kiosks located opposite WHSmith.
- The cash machine(s) is/are located at the rear of the services building, near the standard toilets.
- The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 80cm and 130cm.
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Signage
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- There is directional signage, signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) and overhead pictorial signage available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Entrance to Lower Area)
- There is a ramp/slope located beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is used to access Burger King, Lucky Coin, Changing Places, accessible toilets, standard shower and the steps and lift to the main area.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The slope is very slight (1.7 - 2.0).
Changing Places (Lower Area)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located in the lower area, between Burger King and Lucky Coin.
- The facility is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- There is level access into the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The dimensions of the facility are 280cm x 438cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 320cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 80cm.
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- There is an elbow pad flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
- The toilet seat contrast is low.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 90cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 138cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Area - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the lower area, between Burger King and Lucky Coin.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m 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 a member of staff.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 235cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
- 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- 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).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is 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 low.
- 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 high.
- 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).
- 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- 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 height of the hand dryer is 95cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Area - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the lower area, between Burger King and Lucky Coin.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 23m 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 a member of staff.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 142cm x 225cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 80cm.
- 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 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- 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).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is 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.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat contrast is low.
- 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 high.
- 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 73cm.
- 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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- 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 good.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
Step(s) (Lower Area to Main Area)
- There is a/are step(s) located ahead as you enter the services building.
- The step(s) is/are used to access M&S Simply Food, WHSmith, Costa, Top Gift, Full House, ATM's, seating area, standard toilets and the parent and baby room.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 28cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
Lift (Lower Area to Main Area)
- The lift is located ahead you as enter the services building.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 18m from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm.
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing assistance emergency alarm system in the lift.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
Seating Area
- The seating area is located towards the rear of the main area.
- There is step-free access to the seating area, via lift.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- In this area there are bench seats, tables 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 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 73cm.
- The standard height for the underside of tables is 72cm.
- Music is played everywhere.
- There is some 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 100cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located to the right, at the rear of the services building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 65m from the lift.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
- There is one ambulant cubicle which is the last cubicle on the right hand side.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are available in the female toilets.
- There is a flip down baby changing table available.
- The height of the baby changing table is 89cm.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located to the right, at the rear of the services building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 68m from the lift.
- 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 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
Parent and Baby Room
- The parent and baby room is located to the right, at the rear of the services building.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 64m from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room, via lift.
- 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 85cm.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 91cm.
- 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 91cm.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
- There is a similar room next door.
Standard Shower
- The shower facilities are located between Burger King and Lucky Coin.
- The shower facilities are approximately 30m 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) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is level access into the shower.
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- There are audio and visual alarms for emergencies.
- Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
- There is an Evac Chair available at the refuge point(s).
- People exit the building using the main entrance.
- There is an external emergency meeting point.
- The external emergency meeting point is located in the car park.
Fire Marshals will guide people to this area.