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.
- Assistance is available in 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 available.
- 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, 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, shower 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 accessible toilet, please click the link below.
- For a Virtual Route Guide to the toilet facilities please click here (new tab).
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
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Shops
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- The following shops are available here; M4 Mobile Phone Accessories, WHSmith.
- For the M4 Mobile Phone Accessories 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 Coffee and Greggs.
- For the Burger King AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Costa Coffee AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Greggs AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
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Hotels
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- The following hotels are available here; Travelodge.
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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; accommodation, a petrol station, electric car charging points, a car wash, cash machines, free WiFi and conference/meeting room(s).
- The following facilities are available at the adjoining motorway services; a Changing Places facility, an accessible toilet, standard toilets, baby changing facilities and shower facilities.
- For the M4 - Heston Services - Westbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Getting Here
- The services are located directly off the M4 motorway, between junctions 2 and 3 with the M25 to the west and London and Brentford to the east.
- There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
- The main car park has 5 Blue Badge parking bays, electric vehicle charging points, parent and child parking bays, and a number of standard parking bays.
- There is 1 Blue Badge parking bay at the petrol station.
- There is coach parking at the rear of the main services building car park.
Petrol Station
- The following services/facilities are available at the petrol station; Blue Badge parking bays and a cash machine.
- 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 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 petrol station.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- There is signage available to direct users to the Blue Badge parking bays.
- There is/are 5 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 225cm x 400cm.
- 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 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 visit www.paybyphone.co.uk or call 0330 400 7275 quoting location number 2441.
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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 10m 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 of the car park as you enter.
- Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
- Help is available from staff at WHSmith inside the main services building.
- 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 240cm x 480cm.
- 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 145cm to 154cm.
- The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 105cm.
- The charging point(s) require tap and pay (contactless payment).
- Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment for charging is made at the charging point(s).
- For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Tesla)
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Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
- The provider of the charging point(s) is Tesla.
- The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the far left of the car park as you enter.
- There is/are 16 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 290cm x 470cm.
- The charging point(s) is/are located to the rear as you approach the bay(s).
- The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 140cm.
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Comments
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- The electric vehicle charging points were not in operation at the time of survey.
Seating Area (Outside)
- The seating area is located outside 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.
- 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 70cm.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
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Comments
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- The entrance is 173cm wide.
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 services building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free 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.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 135cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- 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 door opening is 200cm.
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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Music is played in some areas.
- The cash machine(s) is/are located ahead and left from the main entrance, between Burger King and WHSmith.
- The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 90cm and 120cm.
- There are hand sanitisers in the building.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 110cm.
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Signage
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- There is signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
Seating Area
- The seating area is located to the far left as you enter the services building, opposite Costa Coffee.
- 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 without armrests, sofas, tables and bench seats available.
- Some chairs are 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 lowest table is 61cm.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Lighting levels are good.
Accessible Toilet (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 right as you enter the services building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m 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 'Accessible Toilet'.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- 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 88cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 200cm.
- The accessible toilet does 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 104cm.
- 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 good.
- 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
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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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- 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 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 good.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 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 120cm.
- 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 100cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter the services building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m 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 99cm.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter the services building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m 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 83cm.
- 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 99cm.
Parent and Baby Room
- The parent and baby room is located to the right after the main entrance.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 9m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
- A key is required for the parent and baby room.
- The key can be obtained from WHSmith.
- 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) is/are easy 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 poor.
- 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 98cm.
- 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.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- 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 low to moderate.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm.
Standard Shower
- The shower facilities are located ahead and to the right as you enter the services building.
- The shower facilities are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
- A key is required for the shower facilities.
- The key can be obtained from WHSmith.
- 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 74cm.
- 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 lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is a small lip at the entrance threshold which could present a trip hazard (photograph 4).
There is level access into the shower once in the room. - The wash basin is 85cm high with a lever mixer tap.
The shower controls are 128cm above the floor.
There are two shower rooms available.
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- There is an audio alarm for emergencies.
- Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
- People exit the building using the fire exits.
- There is an external emergency meeting point.
- The external emergency meeting point is located outside the main entrance, in the car park.