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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 Yate 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 Yate.
• The branch does not have its own car park.

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• Shared Car Park View
  • The branch shares a car park/parking facilities.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • Public parking is available within approximately 200m of the branch.
  • The public parking facilities located close to the branch include: Longs Drive Public Car Park.
• Comments View
  • Parking is free at the Longs Drive Public Car Park, but is limited to 4 hours between 8am - 6pm.

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Approach

• The surface of the approach is tarmac.
• The approach surface is uneven in places.

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• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a slope with a very slight incline.
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.

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Outside Access

• This information is for the entrance located on Station Road.
• 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.
  • 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 single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • 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 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 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 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; sofas and chairs with no armrests.

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Desk(s)

• There is/are 3 desk(s) in the branch.
• The desk(s) is/are located straight ahead after you enter the branch .
• The nearest desk is approximately 5m 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 some of the desks.

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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.
  • Some of the desks are 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 72cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on some of the desks.
  • None of the desks have clear space under them.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).

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Meeting Room (Mortgage services Office)

• Mortgage services Office is located to the rear and right after you enter 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.

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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 78cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk is 71cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • 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.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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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.