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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 Exeter 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; Braille on request and 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 Exeter Central.
• The branch does not have its own car park.

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• On Street Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of the branch).
• Public Car Parks View
  • Public parking is not available within approximately 200m of the branch.
• Comments View
  • On-street parking is chargeable from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday and Sunday/Bank Holidays 11am to 5pm.

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Approach

• The surface of the approach is block paving.

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• Bollards View
  • There are fixed bollards on the approach.
  • The bollards do not have a good visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient.
• Comments View
  • This branch is at the top end of South Street and there is a steep climb/slope from the bottom end of South Street.

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Outside Access

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

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• Entrance View
  • There is not 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.
  • This entrance may be locked but a member of staff will unlock it to allow entry.
  • 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 double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 146cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located as you enter the branch .
  • 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 8cm.
• Comments View
  • Both doors can be opened on request, otherwise the single door entrance is 73cm wide.

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Inside the Branch

• There is step-free access throughout the majority of 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 good.
• There is not a waiting area available in the branch.
• Seating can be provided for customers while they wait.
• Seating in the branch includes; chairs with no armrests.

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Desk(s)

• There is/are 1 desk(s) in the branch.
• The desk(s) is/are located straight ahead after 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 not 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 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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Level Change

• There is a/are step(s) located to the right after you enter the branch .
• The step(s) is/are used to access The Mortgage Advisor's meeting room on the first floor.
• There is/are 2 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are not easy to grip.
• Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Other Floors

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.

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• Stairs View
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the rear right of the branch .
  • The stairs are approximately 23m from the entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • 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 height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Meeting Room (Mortgage Services Office)

• Mortgage Services Office is located on the first floor, via stairs at the rear of the branch.
• Clear signage for the room is not visible from the entrance.
• There is not clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
• Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
• The corridor/walkway leading to the room is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is not step free access into the room.

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• Access into the Room View
  • The 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 70cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is fixed furniture within the room.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk is 73cm.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
  • There are not screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind the desk which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The desk is placed in front of a plain background.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a second door with a width of 70cm.
    The meeting room is accessed via Level Change and Stairs. There is no access available for wheelchair users.

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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.