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Alternative Services

• This branch and the business is committed to making the services they offer accessible to all customers.
• As well as in-person appointments at their office, they can adapt to your needs and requirements by using phone calls, email or video calls – whichever works best for you and your circumstances.
• If you’d rather see them face-to-face in your own home, they can always accommodate that too.
• In each branch a portable hearing loop is available on request with 48 hours notice.
• To find out more or if you have any further questions, please contact your local branch.

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Branch Information

• For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Connells Bedford branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
• This branch is located in/on a main shopping street/area.

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• Help and Assistance View
  • There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.

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Public Transport and Parking

• There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
• The nearest train station is Bedford.
• The branch does not have its own car park.
• There are no parking facilities available at the branch.

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• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Allhallows.
• Public Car Parks View
  • Public parking is available within approximately 200m of the branch.
  • The public parking facilities located close to the branch include: Allhallows Car Park.

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Outside Access

• This information is for the entrance located on Allhallows.
• There is external signage.
• There is stepped access at this entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Inside the Branch

• There is step-free access throughout the branch.
• The type of flooring in the branch is carpet.
• There is flooring in the branch which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is a waiting area available in the branch.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• Seating in the branch includes; chairs with no armrests and chairs with armrests.

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Desk(s)

• There is/are 9 desk(s) in the branch.
• The desk(s) is/are located to the left and right as you enter the branch.
• The nearest desk is approximately 4m from the entrance.
• The desk(s) is/are is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the desk(s).
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the desk(s).

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• Desk Features View
  • There are screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind some of the desks which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The desk(s) is/are not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the desk(s) are moderate to good.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk(s) is 70cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
  • None of the desks have clear space under them.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).

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Other Floors (Lettings)

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the letting department.

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• Stairs View
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the branch.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Desk(s) (Lettings - First Floor)

• There is/are 1 desk(s) in the branch.
• The desk(s) is/are located on the first floor, to the right .
• The nearest desk is approximately 3m from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the desk(s).
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the desk(s).

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• Desk Features View
  • There are screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind the desk(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The desk(s) is/are not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the desk(s) are moderate to good.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk(s) is 71cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
  • None of the desks have clear space under them.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).
  • The office has no door, the width of the entrance is 90cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.