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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 can be provided by staff at 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.
• Services Available View
  • The following services are available here; a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines and free WiFi.
• Toilets and Changing Facilities Available View
  • The following facilities are available here; an accessible toilet, shower facilities, baby changing 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 not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Shops View
  • The following shops are available here; WHSmith.
  • For the WHSmith - M1 - Northampton Services - Southbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Catering Facilities View
  • The following catering facilities are available here; Costa, McDonald's and Fresh Food Café.
  • For the Costa - M1 - Northampton Services - Southbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the McDonald's - M1 - Northampton Services - Southbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Fresh Food Café - M1 - Northampton Services - Southbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• 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; 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 - Northampton Services - Northbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

• The motorway services are located directly off the M1 at junction 15a for both northbound and southbound directions of travel with direct access from the A43 also.
  London is south via M1, the north and Birmingham is north via M1.
• There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
• The car park has 5 Blue Badge parking bays, 2 electric charging points and a number of standard parking bays.
• Additional parking is available at the petrol station.
• There is ample coach parking available at the services.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located at the front of the services.
  • 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.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • 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 260cm x 470cm.
  • 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.
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge bays that do not have hatched lines on the left and right side or rear.
• 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 see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • To pay via the NexusPay app use the location code 2027.
• 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 6m from the main 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 (Ecotricity)

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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 Ecotricity.
  • Rapid charging is available.
  • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located 2.
  • 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.
  • There is/are 2 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 230cm x 470cm.
  • 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 120cm to 136cm.
  • The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 90cm.
  • An app is required to use the charging point(s).
  • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
  • Charging for all users is limited to 45 minutes.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • 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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Seating Area (Outside Seating)

• The seating area is located on the left and right as you face 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, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and picnic tables with fixed seating available.
• Some chairs are fixed to tables and the floor.
• The standard height for the underside of tables is 70cm.
• The surface height of the tables is 76cm.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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 'Entrance'.
  • 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 160cm.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 180cm.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 95cm.
  • The bollards do contrast visually with the paving.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 80cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Getting Around

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• Access and Circulation View
  • 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 are mats on the floor that might be perceived as holes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Music is played everywhere.
  • The cash machine(s) is/are located ahead to the right as you enter, next to the standard toilets.
  • The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 90cm and 110cm.
  • There are hand sanitisers in the building.
  • The height of the hand sanitisers range between 80cm and 120cm.
• Signage View
  • There is signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) 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 ahead and to the left as you enter the services 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 tables, chairs without armrests, booths and bench seats available.
• Some chairs are fixed to the floor.
• Some tables are 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 72cm.
• The standard height for the underside of tables is 70cm.
• The surface height of the lowest table is 73cm.
• The surface height of the highest table is 76cm.
• The surface height of the tables is 76cm.
• Music is played everywhere.
• There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
• The height of the hand sanitisers range between 80cm and 120cm.
• Access to the additional seating area is via main entrance.

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• Comments View
  • There is a baby feeding station located in the seating area. The counter is 80cm high.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter from the main entrance, immediately after WHSmith.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m from the main 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 signage says 'Accessible Toilet and Baby Changing'.
  • 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 235cm.
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal 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 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and pedal bin 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.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat contrast is good.
  • 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 126cm.
  • 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 left 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 88cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 138cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 83cm.
  • 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 88cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located ahead and to the right as you enter from the main entrance next to the accessible toilets and beyond WHSmith.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m 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 push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located at the rear right of the service station next to the toilets.
  • The facility is approximately 24m from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the WHSmith counter.
  • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 352cm x 318cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 116cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 204cm.
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat contrast is good.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 189cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 89cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 97cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm for the facility.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 145cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is activated by a sensor.

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Standard Shower

• The shower facilities are located in each of the male and female standard toilet areas.
• The shower facilities are approximately 26m 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 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 lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The lighting is activated by a sensor.
• The shower has a small step to enter measuring 7cm in height and not well marked.
  The shower push button to activate is 120cm in height.
  There is a bench seat on the left as you enter to change.

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Emergency Evacuation Procedure

• There is an audio alarm 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 fire exits or main entrance.
• There is an external emergency meeting point.
• The external emergency meeting point is located in the car park opposite the main entrance and close to the Blue Badge parking.

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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

• The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower helps businesses support colleagues and customers with non-visible disabilities. It is a simple tool for someone to voluntarily share that they have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent and may need a helping hand, understanding, or more time. View more information about this venue on the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower website (opens new tab).