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Bank of Scotland - Leith

13 Newkirkgate, Leith, EH6 6AD

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Overview

  • About View
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There are no toilet facilities.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is a member of staff to welcome customers at the entrance.
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
    • The branch has easy grip pens, coloured acetate sheets, magnifying sheets, clipboards, and a signature guide.
    • Large Print documents are available same day in branch.
    • Other available formats can be requested via the branch and will be posted to the customer within 7 working days.
    • BSL interpreters can be arranged prior to an appointment, or the bank offers video calls with a BSL interpreter for some types of appointment which can take place at home.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: an ATM machine, phone charging points and Wi-Fi.

External ATMs

  • The ATMs are located to the right of the entrance.
  • The ATMs are clearly signed.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The bollards are 97cm high.
  • The bollards do not contrast visually with the paving.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 132cm.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 90cm and 128cm.
  • There is a lowered ATM available.
  • The lowered ATM is the furthest from the entrance.
  • The height of the lowered ATM features vary between 76cm and 118cm.
  • All ATMs have a raised dot on the number 5 key.
  • All of the ATMs are Talking ATMs.
  • The branch does not have headphones that customers can use with the ATMs.

Branch Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the branch.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with BANK OF SCOTLAND.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a bell at a height of 111cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 102cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the branch includes: chairs with armrests.
  • All seats are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer onto.
  • Furniture available in the branch includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • Some of the furniture is fixed.
  • The furniture and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Internal ATMs

  • The ATM is located on the right as you enter the branch.
  • The ATMs are clearly signed.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 82cm and 118cm.
  • The ATM does have a raised dot on the 5 key.
  • The ATM is a Talking ATM.
  • The branch does not have headphones that customers can use with the ATMs.
  • The height of the Immediate Deposit Machine features varies between 80cm and 120cm.
  • The Immediate Deposit Machine does have a raised dot on the 5 key.
  • The Immediate Deposit Machine is a Talking ATM.
  • The branch does not have headphones that customers can use with the Immediate Deposit machines.

Enquiry Desk

  • The desk is located opposite the cashiers counter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the desk has narrow openings and permanent physical obstructions.
  • There is step-free level access to the desk.
  • The height of the desk is 72cm.
  • There is a knee recess which is 69cm high, 96cm deep, and 97cm wide.
  • The desk has windows behind and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.

Cashiers Counter

  • The counter is located on the left side of the branch.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has permanent physical obstructions.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The queue rail is less than 140cm from the counter with turning spaces under 150cm at the ends.
  • There are 8 or fewer counters and the direct line of sight to the head of the queue is not impaired.
  • There are no queue notifications.
  • The height of the counter is 111cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
  • There is not a pull-out shelf at the front of the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Meeting Room

  • The room is located at the rear of the branch.
  • There are 7 rooms of this type.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre, which the door opens into (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • The height to the top of the surface of the desk is 72cm.
  • The clear height under the desk is 70cm.
  • The furniture and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • The room has adjustable temperature controls.