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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.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • 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 hotel, a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines, free WiFi and a defibrillator.
• Toilets and Changing Facilities Available View
  • The following facilities are available here; shower facilities, baby changing facilities, an accessible toilet 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 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.
• Shops View
  • The following shops are available here; WHSmith.
  • For the WHSmith - M5 - Taunton Deane Services - Southbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Catering Facilities View
  • The following catering facilities are available here; Costa, Chozen Noodle, Fresh Food Café and McDonalds.
  • For the Costa - M5 - Taunton Deane Services - Southbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Chozen Noodle - M5 - Taunton Deane Services - Southbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the McDonald's - M5 - Taunton Deane Services - Southbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Costa - Rear of the building - M5 - Taunton Deane Services - Southbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Fresh Food Cafe - M5 - Taunton Deane Services - Southbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Hotels View
  • The following hotels are available here; Days Inn.
• Adjoining Motorway Services View
  • There is an adjoining motorway services building which can be accessed via an external bridge.
  • The following services are available at the adjoining motorway services; a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines, free WiFi and conference/meeting room(s).
  • The following facilities are available at the adjoining motorway services; an accessible toilet, standard toilets, baby changing facilities and shower facilities.
  • For the M5 - Taunton Deane Services - Northbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

• The services are located on the M5 Southbound between Junctions 25 and 26.
• There is clear signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
• There are Blue Badge Bays, electric vehicle charging points and a number of standard vehicle charging points.
• Additional parking, including a Blue Badge Bay, is available outside the petrol station.
  Parking is also available outside the hotel.
• There is coach parking available at the rear of the services.

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Petrol Station

• The following services/facilities are available at the petrol station; a cash machine, standard parking bays, accessible toilet facilities and accessible and standard toilet facilities.
• For detailed information on the petrol station please click here (new tab).

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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 and outside the hotel.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • 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 7 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 230cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
• 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 please visit www.paybyphone.co.uk or call 0330 400 7275.
    Please quote the location number 5270.
• 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 30m from the front 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).

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Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Gridserve)

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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 Gridserve.
  • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the right of the car park.
  • Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
  • Customers can get assistance by calling the services, or by going into the building and asking in WHSmith.
  • 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 530cm.
  • The charging point(s) is/are located to the left side and to the right side as you approach the bay(s).
  • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 83cm to 155cm.
  • The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 110cm.
  • 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 not provided.
  • 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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Link Bridge

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• Access and Circulation View
  • The link bridge is external.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the bridge.
  • There is step-free access along the bridge.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.

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Outside Access (Front Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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 'Roadchef'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
  • 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 105cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 90cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Outside Access (Rear - Coach/Lorry Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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 'Roadchef'.
  • There is step-free 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 120cm.
  • 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 120cm.
  • There are bollards at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 130cm.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 88cm.
  • The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Music is played everywhere.
  • The cash machine(s) is/are located in the main seating area.
  • The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 80cm and 120cm.
• Signage View
  • 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.

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Seating Area

• The seating area is located off the main walkway.
• 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 bench seats, tables and chairs without 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 71cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 74cm.
• Music is played everywhere.
• There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located to the left after you enter, at the rear of the services.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • 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 WHSmith.
  • There is not 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 94cm.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 311cm x 400cm.
  • 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 154cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 139cm.
  • 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 fair.
  • 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 180cm.
  • 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 twist/turn.
  • 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 not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 113cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 88cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 95cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 135cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is 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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Accessible Toilet (Left Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left after you enter, at the rear of the services.
  • 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 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) is/are easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm.
  • 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 fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm.
  • The accessible toilet does 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
  • 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 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 poor.
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 130cm and 170cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 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 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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 good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • 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 100cm.
  • 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 a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 90cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left after you enter at the rear of the building.
  • 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 '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) is/are easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm.
  • 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 fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm.
  • The accessible toilet does 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 80cm.
  • 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 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 poor.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The colostomy bag shelf is at a height of 82cm.
  • 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 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • 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 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 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 88cm.
  • 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 a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 90cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located at the rear of the building, to the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • 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 85cm.
  • 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 85cm.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located at the rear of the building, to the left.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • 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 80cm.
  • 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 100cm.

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Standard Shower

• The shower facilities are located within the standard toilets.
• 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 and written text signage on or near the shower door.
• The signage says 'Shower'.
• 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 66cm.
• 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 permanent.
• There is a threshold into the shower area.

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Parent and Baby Room

• The parent and baby room is located at the rear of the building, to the left.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• A key is required for the parent and baby room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• 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 good.
• 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 78cm.
• 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 81cm.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• 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 80cm.

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Emergency Evacuation Procedure

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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).