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Bank of Scotland - Motherwell

32 Brandon Parade South, Motherwell, ML1 1RB

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Overview

  • About View
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is ramped and stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include pillars.
    • 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).
    • 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 left of the entrance.
  • The ATMs are clearly signed.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 107cm and 147cm.
  • All of the ATM controls/features are not within 120cm.
  • There is not an ATM at a lower height.
  • 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 approach to the entrance has a bollard.
  • 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 ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 109cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Welcome Desk

  • The desk is located ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to the desk.
  • The height of the desk is 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • 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: armchairs.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a phone shelf with a chair.
  • The height to the surface of the phone shelf is 148cm.
  • There is background noise.
  • 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 and armchairs.
  • None of the seats are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer onto.
  • Furniture available in the branch includes: desks.
  • Some of the furniture is fixed.
  • The furniture and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Enquiry Desk

  • The desk is located on the left side of the branch.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to the desk.
  • The height of the desk is 72cm.
  • There is a knee recess which is 70cm high, 27cm deep, and 60cm wide.
  • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is 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 room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.

Internal ATMs

  • The ATMs are located on the left as you enter the branch.
  • The ATMs are clearly signed.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 80cm and 120cm.
  • All of the ATM controls/features are within 120cm.
  • 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 Pay In machine features varies between 84cm and 120cm.
  • All of the Pay In Machine controls/features are within 120cm.
  • There is not a Pay In machine at a lower height.
  • All Pay In machines have a raised dot on the number 5 key.
  • All of the Pay In machines are Talking ATMs.
  • The branch does not have headphones that customers can use with the Pay In machines.

Cashiers Counter

  • The counter is located on the left side of the branch.
  • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
  • 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.
  • Queue notifications are visual only.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • 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 opposite the cashiers counter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 12m.
  • 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 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Privacy facilities for this room include: a door lock.
  • 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 76cm.
  • The clear height under the desk is 73cm.
  • 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 does not have adjustable temperature controls.