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.
- Customers can visit WHSmith if assistance is needed.
- 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.
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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; baby changing facilities, standard toilets, an accessible toilet and shower facilities.
- 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.
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Shops
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- The following shops are available here; WHSmith.
- 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; KFC, Starbucks and Subway.
- For the KFC AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Starbucks AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Subway 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 M1 - Newport Pagnell Services - Northbound - Welcome Break AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Getting Here
- The services are located directly off the M1 between junctions 14 and 15, with Northampton to the north and Milton Keynes to the south.
- There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
- The southbound car park has 4 Blue Badge parking bays, 5 electric vehicle charging points and a number of parent and child and standard parking bays.
The northbound car park has 7 Blue Badge parking bays, 5 electric vehicle charging points and a number of parent and child and standard parking bays. - There is limited parking at the petrol station.
- There is ample coach parking available at both southbound and northbound services.
Petrol Station
- The following services/facilities are available at the petrol station; a cash machine, accessible toilet facilities and standard parking bays.
- 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 opposite the main entrance.
- 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 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 230cm 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 .
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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 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 via an app/online.
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
- Payment can be made at the WHSmith and petrol station counters.
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Access from the Car Park
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- Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 6m from the main 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 charging is available.
- The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the right as you face the main entrance.
- 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 5 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 270cm x 420cm.
- 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 145cm to 170cm.
- The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 110cm to 130cm.
- The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 70cm.
- 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 over the phone and via an app/online.
- For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
Seating Area (Outside)
- The seating area is located outside 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 picnic tables with fixed seating available.
- All chairs are fixed to tables.
- Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
- The standard height for the underside of tables is 70cm.
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 building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Welcome Break'.
- 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 178cm.
- 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 136cm.
- There are bollards at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 132cm.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 82cm.
- The bollards do contrast visually with the paving.
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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.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the majority of 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 good.
- Music is played everywhere.
- The cash machine(s) is/are located ahead, to the right as you enter.
- The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 90cm and 120cm.
- There are hand sanitisers in the building.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 84cm.
- There are hand sanitisers available by the food outlets and next to the standard toilets.
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Signage
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- There is signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
Seating Area
- The seating area is located at the rear of the services building, next to Starbucks.
- 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.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Access to the additional seating area is via 1 step towards the middle of the seating area.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1-4 show the seating near Starbucks.
Step(s) (Seating Area Additional Seating)
- There is a/are step(s) located towards the middle of the main seating area.
- The step(s) is/are used to access additional seating.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Main Entrance - Seating Area)
- There is a ramp/slope located between the main entrance and the seating area.
- The ramp/slope is used to access Subway, Starbucks Coffee and the communal seating area.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Accessible and Standard Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope located at the entrances of the toilet facilities.
- The ramp/slope is used to access Accessible and standard toilets.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Stairs (Southbound Stairs to Link Bridge)
- The stairs are located ahead, to the right as you enter the southbound services building.
- All floors are accessible by these stairs.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 28 steps between floors.
- The height of the steps are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the steps are 15cm.
- The depth of the steps are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 29cm.
- 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities/services are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
- The services which are not accessible include; first floor and the northbound services.
Link Bridge (Northbound and Southbound)
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Access and Circulation
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- The link bridge is internal.
- There is stepped access to the bridge.
- There is step-free access along the bridge.
- 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.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
Stairs (Northbound Stairs to Link Bridge)
- The stairs are located ahead, to the right as you enter the northbound services building, just beyond Starbucks.
- There are manual doors to enter the stairwell.
These doors are double with a locked leaf, open away from you (push), are heavy and have an opening width of 68cm. - All floors are accessible by these stairs.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 21 steps between floors.
- The height of the steps are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the steps are 13cm.
- The depth of the steps are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 26cm.
- 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities/services are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
- The services which are not accessible include; first floor and southbound services.
Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead, to the right after you enter the services building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 23m from the main 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 WHSmith.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The signage says 'Inclusive'.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm.
- 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 poor.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 216cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 65cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- 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 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.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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.
- 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm.
- 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 fair.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- 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 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 70cm.
- 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 75cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located ahead, to the right after you enter the services building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- 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 98cm.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located ahead, to the right after you enter the services building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
- The contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There are vertical wall mounted rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- 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 100cm.
Standard Shower
- The shower facilities are located ahead, to the right after you enter the services building.
- The shower facilities are approximately 20m 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 67cm.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- The lighting is activated by a sensor.
- There is level access into the shower.
- The shower is activated via a push button 145cm in height.
There is a sink on the left as you enter that is 85cm in height and has a sensor activated tap.
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Comments
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- There is 1 shower available.
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).
- There is not an Evac Chair available at the 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 outside in the main car park, opposite the main entrance.