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Welcome Break Petrol Station - M6 - Corley Services - Southbound - Welcome Break

M6 - Corley Services - Southbound - Welcome Break, M6 Junction 3/4, Highfield Lane, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV7 8NR

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Petrol Station Summary

Getting Here

  • The eastbound services are located directly off the M6 between junctions 3 and 4.
  • There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
  • The main car park has Blue Badge parking bays, electric charging points, and a number of standard parking bays .
  • There are additional standard parking bays located on the way into the petrol station forecourt.
  • Coach parking is available at the left hand side of the building.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The car park is located leading into the petrol station, before the forecourt.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not lighting in the car park.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • Paying View
    • Parking charges apply after a limited time.
    • Free parking for all users is limited to 2 hours.
    • Payment signs are not provided .
    • Payment can be made in the petrol station shop.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.

Petrol Station Forecourt

  • Staff are able to provide assistance at the pumps.
  • Customers can sound their horn or flash their headlights to notify staff that assistance is needed.
  • It is not possible to pay at the pump.
  • The height range of the fuel pump nozzle slot is 84cm to 110cm.

ATM(s)

  • The ATM(s) is/are located in front of the shop, at the front left.
  • The ATM(s) is/are 2m from the entrance.
  • The controls/screen heights vary between 84cm and 112cm.
  • There is not a lowered ATM available.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome Break'.
    • There is step-free 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 96cm.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 87cm.

Shop

  • Circulation View
    • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm .
    • Some aisles are obstructed by product bins.
    • There are mats in aisles that might be perceived as holes.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
    • There are hand sanitisers.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 86cm.
  • Till(s) View
    • The till(s) is/are located at the right hand side of the shop.
    • There is step-free access to the till(s).
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the till(s).
    • The till(s) is/are not clearly signed.
    • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the till(s).
    • The till(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
    • The lighting levels at the till(s) are good.
    • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the till(s).
    • There is not a cashback option at the till(s).
    • The height of the till(s) is/are 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the till(s).
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s).

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the shop.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a female toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key can be obtained from the till.
    • There is Braille, 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 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 86cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is low.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 132cm x 196cm.
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are 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 76cm.
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a sensor 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 the left.
    • There is not 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 high.
    • 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 and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 102cm and 153cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • 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 backrest.
    • 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 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
    • 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 sensor.
    • 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 95cm.
    • 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 78cm.
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • Comments View
    • The accessible toilet also acts as the female standard toilet.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male toilet is located to the left as you enter the shop.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the entrance.
    • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
    • The contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is permanent.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • The Accessible Toilet also acts as the Female Standard Toilet.