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.
- Help and assistance is available from WHSmith.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- The following mobility aids are available; ceiling track hoists and wheelchairs.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact any member of staff.
- 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; shower facilities, an accessible toilet, baby changing facilities, a Changing Places facility and standard toilets.
- For detailed information on the Changing Places facility please click here (new tab).
- 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 Changing Places facility, please click the link below.
- For a Virtual Route Guide to the toilet facilities 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 on the grassed area to the right of the hotel.
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Shops
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- The following shops are available here; Phone Tech, SPAR and WHSmith.
- For the Phone Tech - M6 - Norton Canes Services - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the SPAR - M6 - Norton Canes Services - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the WHSmith - M6 - Norton Canes Services - Roadchef 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; Chozen Noodle, Coco Di Mama, Costa, Fresh Food Café, LEON, and McDonald's .
- For the Chozen Noodle - M6 - Norton Canes Services - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Coco Di Mama - M6 - Norton Canes Services - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Costa - M6 - Norton Canes Services - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Fresh Food Cafe - M6 - Norton Canes Services - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the LEON - M6 - Norton Canes Services - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the McDonald's - M6 - Norton Canes Services - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
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Hotels
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- The following hotels are available here; Days Inn.
Getting Here
- The services are located directly off the M6 (Toll) between junctions T6 and T7.
- There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
- The main car park has 7 Blue Badge parking bays, 4 electric charging points and a number of standard parking bays.
- There are 4 Blue Badge parking bays located at the front of the Days Inn Hotel.
- Coach parking is available at the rear of the building.
Parking
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Parking
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- The car park is located at the front of the 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 hotel and in an overflow car park.
- The overflow car park is located at the rear left of the building and is clearly signposted (shown in photographs 11 and 12). There are 4 additional Blue Badge bays in front of the Days Inn Hotel (shown in photographs 13 and 14).
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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 7 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 241cm x 485cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the 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 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.
- Payment can also be made at WHSmith.
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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.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 6m from the main car park entrance.
- There are uneven surfaces 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.
- Rapid and slow charging is available.
- The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located at the front right of the car park, outside the hotel.
- 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 at WHSmith.
- There is/are 6 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 227cm x 480cm.
- 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 110cm to 150cm.
- The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 110cm.
- The charging point(s) require tap and pay (contactless payment).
- Parking charges apply after a limited time.
- 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.
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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.
Seating Area (Outside Front)
- The seating area is located at the front right of the 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 picnic tables with fixed seating and bench seats available.
- Some chairs are fixed to the floor.
- All tables are fixed to the floor.
- The surface of the seating area is block paving and grass, and may be uneven in places.
Seating Area (Outside Overflow Car Park)
- The seating area is located at the rear left of the building, next to the overflow car park.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- In this area there are picnic tables with fixed seating available.
- All chairs are fixed to tables.
- Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
- There is level access from the main car park. There is a dropped kerb from the overflow car park creating a 5.5 degree slope.
Seating Area (Outside Rear)
- The seating area is located at the rear right of the building, in front of the coach parking 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 picnic tables with fixed seating available.
- All chairs are fixed to tables.
- Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
- The surface of the seating area is concrete paving tiles.
Outside Access (Main Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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 'Entrance'.
- 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 (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 98cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm.
- 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 98cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm.
- There are bollards at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 152cm.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
- The bollards do contrast visually with the paving.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Comments
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- Entrance doors surveyed are on the right side of the entrance.
- There is also a single automatic door on the left hand side of the entrance with a slight (4.4 degree) slope (photographs 7 to10).
Outside Access (Coach Parking Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped 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 171cm.
- 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 152cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading from the coach parking to the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The step is created by the kerb.
Entrance (Days Inn Hotel Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of the building, leading in from the Days Inn hotel.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 125cm.
- There is an intercom on the Roadchef side of the door at a height of 137cm.
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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- The cash machine(s) is/are located to the rear right of the building as you enter via the car park entrance, just before the toilets.
- The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 78cm and 125cm.
- There are hand sanitisers in the building.
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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 not consistent throughout the building.
Seating Area
- The seating area is located at the left hand side of the building as you enter via the car park 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 booths, chairs without armrests, high stools, high tables, tables and bench seats available.
- Some chairs are 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 72cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 110cm.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Lighting levels are good.
Outside Access (External Seating)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the building, leading from the internal seating area to the external seating area.
- 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.
- 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 double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 186cm.
- These doors are fire exit doors and cannot be opened from outside.
Seating Area (External Seating)
- The seating area is located at the left hand side of the building, accessed through the internal 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 picnic tables with fixed seating available.
- All chairs are fixed to tables.
- Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
- The surface of the seating area is grass and concrete paving tiles, and may be uneven.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located to the rear right of the building as you enter via the car park entrance.
- The facility is approximately 50m from the car park entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is not 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 high.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from WHSmith or Days Inn.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door opening is 101cm.
- The dimensions of the facility are 530cm x 337cm.
- 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 high.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 265cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 80cm.
- 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 medium.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- There is a spatula flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The toilet seat contrast is low.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 184cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
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Other Facilities
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- 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 high.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 123cm.
- 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 107cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 94cm.
- 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/are non-infectious waste, clinical waste and sanitary 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
- 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.
Accessible Toilet (Left Door - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the building as you enter via the car park entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 45m from the car park 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 'Not Every Disability Is Visible Accessible Toilet'.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 85cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 197cm x 187cm.
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 113cm.
- 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 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 low.
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 cistern.
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 93cm.
- 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 96cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- 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.
Accessible Toilet (Right Door - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the building as you enter via the car park entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m from the car park 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 'Not Every Disability Is Visible Accessible Toilet'.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 89cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 195cm x 209cm.
- 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 130cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 low.
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 cistern.
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 94cm.
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
- 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 73cm.
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 98cm.
- 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 94cm.
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located to the rear right of the building as you enter via the car park entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the car park entrance.
- There is pictorial and written text 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 good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 134cm.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
- There is a flip down baby changing table available.
- The height of the baby changing table is 89cm.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located to the rear right of the building as you enter via the car park entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the car park entrance.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet entrance.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
- 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 132cm.
Parent and Baby Room
- The parent and baby room is located in the standard female toilets.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 50m from the car park 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 64cm.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 90cm.
- 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 90cm.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- 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 good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
Standard Shower (Male)
- The shower facilities are located in the standard male toilets.
- The shower facilities are approximately 50m from the car park 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 tactile, 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is a 4cm step into the shower created by the shower tray.
- There is a standard female shower located opposite the accessible toilets which could not be surveyed as there was no key available.
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- There are audio and visual alarms for emergencies.
- Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
- 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 main car park.
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).