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.
- Assistance can be obtained from staff in WHSmith.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- The following mobility aids are available; shower chairs.
- 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, free WiFi and a defibrillator.
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Toilets and Changing Facilities Available
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- The following facilities are available here; an accessible toilet, baby changing facilities, standard toilets 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 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, to the right of the car park.
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Shops
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- The following shops are available here; WHSmith.
- For the WHSmith - M62 - Burtonwood Services - Welcome Break 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 and Starbucks.
- For the KFC - M62 - Burtonwood Services - Welcome Break AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Starbucks - M62 - Burtonwood Services - Welcome Break AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Getting Here
- Travelling from the M62 Westbound, leave at Junction 8 and turn back on yourself to head towards the M62 Eastbound.
On the slip road bear left to enter services. - Travelling from the M62 Eastbound, leave at Junction 8 and head straight at the roundabout then bear left on the slip road.
- There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
- There are Blue Badge, electric vehicle charging points, parent and baby and standard parking bays available.
- There is a separate car park for coach parking located at the side of the services building.
Petrol Station
- The following services/facilities are available at the petrol station; a cash machine and standard toilet facilities.
- 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 at the front of the services 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.
- There are parent and baby parking spaces within the main car park to the left of the main entrance.
The markings for the parent and baby parking spaces are faded.
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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 8 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 226cm x 500cm.
- 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.
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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 not 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).
- Customers can also pay for parking at the WHSmith counter.
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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 28m from the main entrance.
- There are dropped kerbs and slopes/ramps 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 in the car park opposite the coach park.
- 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.
- There is/are 4 electric vehicle charging point(s).
- The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 221cm x 500cm.
- 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 120cm.
- The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 99cm to 120cm.
- 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.
Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Tesla)
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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 Tesla.
- Supercharged (Tesla) charging is available.
- The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the far right of the car park.
- 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.
- There is/are 8 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 274cm x 450cm.
- 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 nozzle slot is 125cm to 134cm.
- An online account is required to use the charging point(s).
- Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
- Payment signs are not provided.
- Payment for charging is made via your Tesla account.
- For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
Seating Area (Outside)
- The seating area is located at the front and rear of the services building.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- In this area there are tables, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests, picnic tables with fixed seating and picnic tables available.
- Some chairs are fixed to tables.
- Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
- The standard height for the underside of tables is 75cm.
- There is level access from the services building to the majority of seating.
To access the seating from the car park, there is a steep slope with no handrails.
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 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.
- 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 194cm.
- 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 197cm.
- There are bollards at this entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 106cm.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 90cm.
- The bollards do contrast visually with the paving.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 85cm.
- There is a set of doors at the side of the services building, these doors pull towards you and have an opening width of 97cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the left and right of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The slope to the left of the entrance has a handrail on the right as you go up.
The slope to the right of the entrance does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Additional Seating)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the services building, next to KFC.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped 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) 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 100cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the exit door.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The slope has a handrail on the right as you go down.
The handrail does not cover the entire length of the slope.
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 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.
- Background music is played throughout this area.
- The cash machine(s) is/are located to the right of the Gaming Zone entrance.
- The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 86cm and 120cm.
- There are hand sanitisers in the building.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 88cm.
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Signage
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- There is directional signage and 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 to the left and right of 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 tables, coffee tables, chairs without armrests and chairs with 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 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 74cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 52cm.
- Background music is played throughout this area.
- 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.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 85cm.
Accessible Toilet (Right Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter the services building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 13m from the main 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
- 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 98cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- 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 263cm x 200cm.
- 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 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 135cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary 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 poor.
- 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is 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 163cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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).
- 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 poor.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- 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 83cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 144cm.
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
- 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 poor.
- 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 86cm.
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Comments
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- The contrast between the wall and the grab rail to the left of the wash basin is good.
- The contrast between the wall and the grab rail to the right of the wash basin is poor.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the right as you enter the services building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m from the main 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 87cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located on the right as you enter the services building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main 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 87cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
Standard Shower
- The shower facilities are located on the right as you enter the services building.
- The shower facilities are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
- 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) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- 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 level access into the shower area.
- There are 2 showers in the same location with similar features.
There is a chair available.
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- There are audio and visual alarms for emergencies.
- Fire wardens/marshals are not available on site.
- People exit the building using the main entrance.
- There is an external emergency meeting point.
- The external emergency meeting point is located in the main services car park, next to the dog walkers area.
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