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.
- There are staff available at WHSmith that can provide assistance.
- 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 a portable hearing assistance system.
- Staff are trained to use the 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, 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, 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 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 dog walkers area.
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Shops
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- The following shops are available here; M&S Simply Food and WHSmith.
- For the M&S Simply Food 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, Greggs and West Cornwall Pasty.
- 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 Costa Link Bridge AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Greggs AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the West Cornwall Pasty Co 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 internal bridge.
- 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; a Changing Places facility, an accessible toilet, standard toilets, baby changing facilities and shower facilities.
- For the M6 - Knutsford Services - Northbound - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Getting Here
- The services are located off the M6 Southbound between Junction 18 and 19.
- There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
- There is Blue Badge bays, parent and child bays, standard parking bays and electric vehicle charging points available.
- There are 2 Blue Badge parking spaces at the front of the forecourt shop at the petrol station.
- There is coach parking at the far side of the service station, there are 9 spaces available.
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
Petrol Station
- The following services/facilities are available at the petrol station; standard parking bays, a cash machine, Blue Badge parking bays 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 at the front of the venue.
- 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 not signage available to direct users to the Blue Badge parking bays.
- There is/are 4 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 240cm x 480cm.
- 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 not got at least the recommended width of 120cm.
- The hatched zone to the left side is 100cm wide.
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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 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; 2447.
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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 tarmac.
- There is a pedestrian crossing between the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) and the building.
- The pedestrian crossing is level (flush) with the Blue Badge parking bay(s) and is level with the approach to the building.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m from the entrance.
- 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.
- The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the right of the services main entrance.
- Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
- A member of staff can be notified at the WHSmith counter.
- 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 460cm x 500cm.
- The charging point(s) is/are located to the rear as you approach the bay(s).
- The height of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 136cm.
- The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 129cm.
- 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).
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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 services.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Moto'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is 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 165cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 194cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.
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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.
Outside Access (Rear Access)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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.
- 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/do 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 83cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 172cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 75cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 172cm.
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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Music is played everywhere.
- The cash machine(s) is/are located ahead as you enter the services.
- The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 80cm and 140cm.
- There are hand sanitisers in the building.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.
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Signage
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- There is directional signage, signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) and overhead written signage available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Outside Seating)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located leading from the car park and the service station.
- The ramp/slope is used to access outside seating.
- 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Seating Area
- 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 73cm.
- Music is played everywhere.
Seating Area (Outside Seating)
- The seating area is located to the left 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 tables, bench seats and chairs with armrests available.
- Chairs are not permanently 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 74cm.
- The seating can be accessed from the main internal seating or the car parking area. The exit to the seating is via a single door which opens both ways, is heavy and measures 99cm wide. This exit can be seen in photograph 4.
Link Bridge (Northbound and Southbound Services)
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Access and Circulation
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- The link bridge is internal.
- There is step free access, via lift, to the bridge.
- There is step-free access along the bridge.
- There is 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 all walkways.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Music is played everywhere.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is written and pictorial signage available throughout.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Services and Facilities
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- The following services are available on the link bridge; free WiFi.
- The following shops are available on the link bridge; M&S Simply Food.
- The following catering facilities are available on the link bridge; Greggs and Costa Coffee.
Stairs
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter the services.
- All floors are accessible by these stairs.
- There are 24 steps between floors.
- The height of the steps are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the steps are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 25cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the steps.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities/services are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift
- The lift is located on the right as you enter the services.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 20m from the entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do 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 fair.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 153cm.
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not 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 not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
- There is a similar lift in the northbound services.
Accessible Toilet (Right Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the right after you enter the services.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m 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 staff in WHSmith.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The signage says 'Not Every Disability is Visible'.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- 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 88cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 170cm.
- 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 permanent.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by 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 push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- 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 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 137cm from the floor.
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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 wall which acts as a backrest.
- 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 poor.
- 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 112cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
- 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 good.
- 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 80cm.
- 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 not a hand sanitiser.
Standard Toilet(s) (Right)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the right after you enter the services.
- 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 internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- It was not possible to access the male toilet.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
- 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 119cm.
Step(s) (Left Standard Female and Male Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) located on the ground floor, to the left after you enter the services.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the standard female and male toilets.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Left)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the left after you enter the services.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the 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 86cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 98cm.
Parent and Baby Room
- The parent and baby room is located on the ground floor, to the right after you enter the services.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 22m 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) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- 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 baby changing table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby changing table is not height adjustable.
- 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 74cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm.
Standard Shower
- The shower facilities are located within the left standard toilets.
- The shower facilities are approximately 20m from the entrance.
- There is stepped 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 88cm.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is a deep step to enter the shower cubicle.