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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 WHSmith.
  • 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 not available.
  • The following mobility aids are available; wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact WHSmith or a 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, a petrol station, 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, shower facilities and standard toilets.
  • 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 to the left of the services building.
• Shops View
  • The following shops are available here; M&S Simply Food and WHSmith.
  • For the M&S Simply Food - M1 - Woolley Edge Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the WHSmith - M1 - Woolley Edge Services - Southbound - 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 - M1 - Woolley Edge Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Costa - M1 - Woolley Edge Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Greggs - M1 - Woolley Edge Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Hotels View
  • The following hotels are available here; Travelodge.
• Adjoining Motorway Services View
  • There is an adjoining motorway services building which cannot be accessed via this building.
  • The following services are available at the adjoining motorway services; accommodation, 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 M1 - Woolley Edge Services - Northbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

• The southbound services are located directly off the M1 between junctions 38 and 39.
• There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
• The main car park has 8 Blue Badge parking bays, 2 electric charging points and a number of standard parking bays.
• Additional parking is available outside the hotel.
• Coach parking is available between the main building and the BP petrol station.

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Petrol Station

• The following services/facilities are available at the petrol station; accessible 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 in front 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 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 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 235cm x 466cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • There are 6 Blue Badge bays, at the front left of the car park.
    There are also 2 Blue Badge bays at the front right of the car park.
    There is a dropped kerb leading from the car park to access the right access ramp.
    There is no dropped kerb to access the left entrance ramp.
• 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 over the phone and via an app/online.
  • To pay please visit www.paybyphone.co.uk or call 0330 400 7275.
    Please quote the location number 2480.
    Payment can also be made at WHSmith.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
  • The surface on the pedestrian walkways is tarmac.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 9m from the entrance.
  • There are dropped kerbs and slopes/ramps 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 left of the 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 3 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 227cm x 410cm.
  • 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 100cm to 120cm.
  • The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 110cm.
  • The charging point(s) require tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • 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 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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Outside Access

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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 'moto M&S Simply Food'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 (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 98cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 80cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.
  • There is a similar set of manual single doors at the right hand side of the entrance.
    The doors may be difficult to open.
    There are double automatic doors at the front of the entrance area with a second set of double manual doors which open away from you (push), and may be difficult to open.
    The double doors have a width of 160cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left and right of the entrance as you face it.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There are 2 steep ramps.
    The ramp to the left of the building leads from the main set of 6 Blue Badge bays to the accessible entrance.
    The ramp to the right leads from the 2 separate Blue Badge bays and has a dropped kerb before it.
    Both ramps have the same steep gradient. The ramp to the right can be used to access the accessible entrance by following the pathway in front of the entrance doors.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 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 easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There are tactile markings at the top of the steps only.
    The handrails extend horizontally at the top only.

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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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • The cash machine(s) is/are located to the centre left of the building, just before the toilet area.
  • The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 90cm and 128cm.
  • There are hand sanitisers in the building.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.
• 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 to the rear right of the building as you enter, between Costa and Greggs.
• 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 and tables available.
• Chairs are not permanently fixed to the floor.
• Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
• The standard height for the underside of tables is 71cm.
• The surface height of the tables is 40cm.
• 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.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Exit (External Seating Area)

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located at the rear right of the building.
  • The exit area/door is clearly signed internally.
  • The exit is ramped/sloped or stepped.
  • The exit door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • Customers need to use this door into the building to return to the car park.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you exit.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left as you exit.
  • There is/are 5 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 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
  • Handrails are 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.

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Seating Area (Outdoors)

• The seating area is located at the rear right of the 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 with fixed seating, chairs with armrests and 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 71cm.
• The surface of the seating area is concrete tiles.
  There are 4 tables ahead as you exit the building which have level access.
  The picnic tables are located at the rear of the building and are accessed by the ramp and steps beyond the exit.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the building as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 23m from the 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 'Accessible Toilet'.
  • 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 87cm.
  • 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 high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 166cm.
  • 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 pull cord.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 85cm from floor level.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 111cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and 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 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 the left.
  • There is not 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 123cm from the floor.
• 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 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 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 high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located to the rear left of the building as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m from the entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
  • The contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 65cm.
  • 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 100cm.
  • Photographs 1 - 5 show the female toilets.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located to the rear left of the building as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m from the entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
  • The contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
  • Photographs 6 - 9 show the male toilets.

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Parent and Baby Room

• The parent and baby room is located to the rear left of the building as you enter.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 20m from the 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 77cm.
• The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
• The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
• 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 93cm.
• 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 90cm.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• 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 activated by a light switch.
• There is a hand sanitiser.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 134cm.
• The toilet is a child's toilet.
  There is a breast feeding cubicle.

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Standard Shower

• The shower facilities are located in the female and male standard toilets.
• The shower facilities are approximately 30m from the 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 63cm.
• 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 moderate to good.
• The lighting is permanent.
• There is 1 deep (26cm) step created by the shower cubicle in the female shower.
  The male cubicle has a medium height (14cm) step created by the shower cubicle.

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Emergency Evacuation Procedure

• There are audio and visual alarms for emergencies.
• Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
• 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 coach parking.