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M6 - Charnock Richard Services - Northbound - Welcome Break - Changing Places

M6 Junction 27/28, Mill Lane, Chorley, Lancs, PR7 5LR

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Route Summary

  • The following is a brief summary of the route from the Blue Badge parking to the Changing Place.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • Access from the Blue Badge parking to the entrance is via a steep slope.
  • The entrance is two sets of automatic doors.
  • There is step free access along the walkways to the Changing Places.
  • There is a short steep slope leading up to the Changing Places.
  • The Changing Places is located on the ground floor, at the front left of the building as you enter.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The facility is located on the ground floor, at the front left of the building as you enter.
    • The facility is approximately 25m from the entrance.
    • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 medium.
    • 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.
    • 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) inwards.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 218cm x 568cm.
    • The ceiling height is not 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.
  • 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 65cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 92cm.
    • 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 high.
    • 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 not a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • The toilet seat contrast is high.
    • 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 164cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
    • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • Other Facilities View
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The type of wash basin is fixed.
    • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
    • 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 76cm.
    • 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 112cm.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and pedal bin disposal units.
    • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm for the facility.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The coat hooks are 87cm and 154cm 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 light switch.
    • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 123cm from floor level.