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.
- 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 hotel, a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines and free WiFi.
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Toilets and Changing Facilities Available
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- The following facilities are available here; shower facilities, standard toilets, an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.
- For detailed information on the toilets available please click here (new tab).
- The Virtual Access Guide below shows the route from the Blue Badge parking bays to the accessible toilet, please click the link below.
- For a Virtual Route Guide to the toilet facilities please click here (new tab).
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the surrounding grass areas of the car park.
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Shops
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- The following shops are available here; WHSmith and M&S Simply Food.
- For the WHSmith - M3 - Winchester Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the M&S Simply Food - M3 - Winchester Services - Southbound - Moto 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; Costa, Burger King and Greggs .
- For the Costa - M3 - Winchester Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Burger King - M3 - Winchester Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the West Cornwall Pasty Co. - M3 - Winchester Services - Southbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
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Hotels
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- The following hotels are available here; Days Inn.
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Adjoining Motorway Services
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- There is an adjoining motorway services building which cannot be accessed via this building.
- The following services are available at the adjoining motorway services; a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines and free WiFi.
- The following facilities are available at the adjoining motorway services; an accessible toilet, standard toilets, baby changing facilities and shower facilities.
- For the M3 - Winchester Services - Northbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Getting Here
- The southbound services are located directly off the M3 between junctions 8 and 9.
- There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
- The main car park has 6 Blue Badge parking bays, 4 electric charging points and a number of standard parking bays.
- Coach parking is available to the left hand side of the building.
Petrol Station
- The following services/facilities are available at the petrol station; a cash machine and accessible and standard toilet facilities.
- For detailed information on the petrol station please click here (new tab).
Parking
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Parking
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- 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.
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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 6 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 250cm x 477cm.
- 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.
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Paying
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- 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 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).
- You can pay for parking by using the Pay By Phone app or by calling 0330 400 7275.
You can also pay for parking in WHSmith.
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Access from the Car Park
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- Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
- The surface on the pedestrian walkways is concrete tiles and block paving.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- There are slopes/ramps from the Blue Badge bay(s) to the building.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
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.
- Rapid charging is available.
- The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located on the right hand side of the car park.
- Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
- Staff can be notified via an app or by going inside the building.
- There is/are 4 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 367cm x 385cm.
- The charging point(s) is/are located to the rear as you approach the bay(s).
- The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 93cm to 150cm.
- The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 112cm to 120cm.
- 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 at the charging point(s).
- For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
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Blue Badge Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.
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 'Entrance'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 161cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 165cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 103cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Seating Area (Outdoors)
- The seating area is located either side and in front of the 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 chairs with armrests, picnic tables, bench seats and tables 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 69cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 72cm.
- The surface height of the tables is 74cm.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- The type of flooring for the outdoor seating area are wood, grass, concrete tiles and block paving.
Play Area
- The play area is free of charge.
- There is step-free access to the play area.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the play area.
- The play area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access within the play area.
- There is an easy incline to access the play area.
The surface of the play area is rubber.
There is a bench.
The gate is single and opens away from you (push).
The width of the gate is 113cm.
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Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the building.
- 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 all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a play/activity area located to the right hand side of the building.
- The cash machine(s) is/are located outside WHSmith and M&S Simply Food.
- The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 94cm and 124cm.
- There are hand sanitisers in the building.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 103cm.
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Signage
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- There is overhead written signage available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
Seating Area
- The seating area is located to the right from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the seating area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- In this area there are tables and chairs without armrests available.
- Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
- The standard height for the underside of tables is 70cm.
- The surface height of the tables is 72cm.
- 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.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 103cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the left from the main entrance.
- 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 WH Smith.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The signage says '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.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 184cm.
- 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 62cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary 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 not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 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 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.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm.
- The toilet seat contrast is high.
- 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm.
- 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 72cm.
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- 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 87cm.
- 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 88cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the left from the main entrance.
- 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 WH Smith.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The signage says '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 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 high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 185cm.
- The accessible toilet does 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 98cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is 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 high.
- 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 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 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.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat contrast is high.
- 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm.
- 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 74cm.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 89cm.
- 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 88cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
Standard Toilet(s) (Female and Male)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located ahead and to the left from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m from the main entrance.
- There is pictorial and written text 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 vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The height of the lowered wash basin is 71cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is one slightly wider cubicle for ambulant users with a horizontal and vertical grab rail on the left side of the wall (photographs 5-6).
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
- There is a flip down baby changing table available.
- The height of the baby changing table is 92cm.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located ahead from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m 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 82cm.
- The height of the lowered wash basin is 71cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
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Baby Changing Facilities 2
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- Baby changing facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
- There is a flip down baby changing table available.
- The height of the baby changing table is 90cm.
Standard Shower (Female)
- The shower facilities are located to the right from the standard female toilet entrance.
- The shower facilities are approximately 4m from the standard female toilet 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 86cm.
- 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 activated by a sensor.
- There is level access to the shower.
- The height of the wash basin is 92cm.
There is a chair without armrests in the shower room.
There is 150cm x 150cm turning space in the room.
The shower is activated by a push button.
There is a coat hook which is 164cm high.
Standard Shower (Male)
- The shower facilities are located to the left from the standard male toilet entrance.
- The shower facilities are approximately 2m from the standard male toilet 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 86cm.
- 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 activated by a sensor.
- There is level access to the shower.
- The height of the wash basin is 84cm.
There is a chair without armrests in the shower room.
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 entrances/exits.
- There is an external emergency meeting point.
- The external emergency meeting point is located in the coach parking.