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Esso - M40 - Cherwell Valley Services - Moto

M40 - Cherwell Valley Services - Moto, M40 Junction 10, Northampton Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 7RD

Access Guide

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Getting Here

  • The services are located off the M40 at Junction 10, there is clear signage on the motorway for the services.
    The petrol station is located at the rear of the services before re-joining the M40.
  • When travelling Northbound after exiting the Motorway take the 2nd exit at the roundabout onto the A43.
    At the second roundabout take the second exit onto the services access road.
  • When travelling Southbound after exiting the Motorway take the 2nd exit at the roundabout onto the A43.
    At the second roundabout take the first exit onto the services access road.
  • Standard parking bays are available.
  • Additional parking is available at the services.
  • Coach parking is available at the car park entrance to the services..

Petrol Station Summary

  • This petrol station is open 24 hours.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
  • Payment at the petrol station during the day can be made in the shop.
  • Payment at the petrol station during the night can be made at an out of hours counter.
  • The out of hours counter is located to the right of the shop entrance.
  • For the M40 - Cherwell Valley Services AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).

Petrol Station Forecourt

  • Staff are able to provide assistance at the pumps.
  • By sounding their horn and showing their Blue Badge.
  • It is not possible to pay at the pump.
  • The height range of the fuel pump nozzle slot is 96cm to 135cm.
  • There is additional HGV fuelling to the right of the forecourt surveyed.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The car park is located to the right as soon as you enter the petrol station.
    • 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 not lighting in the car park.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There are 4 standard bays. The bays are not clearly marked.

ATM(s)

  • The ATM(s) is/are located to the left of the shop entrance.
  • The ATM(s) is/are 6m from the shop entrance.
  • The controls/screen heights vary between 93cm and 122cm.
  • There is not a lowered ATM available.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the petrol station forecourt, in front of the shop.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'ASDA On the Move'.
    • 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • The night payment window is located to the right of the shop entrance.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Shop (ASDA On the Move)

  • Circulation View
    • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Till(s) View
    • The till(s) is/are located to the far right of the shop.
    • There is step-free access to the till(s).
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the till(s).
    • The till(s) is/are not clearly signed.
    • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the till(s).
    • The till(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
    • The lighting levels at the till(s) are good.
    • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the till(s).
    • There is a cashback option at the till(s).
    • The height of the till(s) is/are 102cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the till(s).
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s).

Entrance (Toilet Facilities)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located before the toilet facilities.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'there is pictorial signage'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main 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 opening is 84cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
    • 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 85cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is low.
    • 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 144cm x 239cm.
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 73cm.
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin and storage items.
    • 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 high.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is 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 lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm.
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
    • 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 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 98cm.
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a flip down baby changing table available.
    • The height of the baby changing table is 80cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m from the entrance.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet entrance.
    • The contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
    • The contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • The standard toilets were out of use at the time of the survey.