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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 Hall & Benson Alfreton 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, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio 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 Alfreton.
• The branch does not have its own car park.
• There are no parking facilities available at the branch.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • Public parking is not available within approximately 200m of the branch.

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Approach

• The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
• The approach surface is uneven in places.
• There is step-free access on the approach.

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• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a slope with a very slight incline.

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Outside Access

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is external signage.
• There is ramped/sloped 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/do contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 84cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located just before the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 134cm.

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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.
• The lighting levels are moderate to 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; adjustable chairs with wheels and armrests and chairs with armrests.

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Desk(s)

• There is/are 3 desk(s) in the branch.
• The desk(s) is/are located to the right as you enter the branch.
• The nearest desk is approximately 2m from the entrance.
• The desk(s) is/are is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is stepped access to some of the desks.
• 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.
  • 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 lowest desk is 70cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest desk is 71cm.
  • 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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Step(s)

• There is a/are step(s) located to the right as you enter the branch.
• The step(s) is/are used to access some of the sales desks and Mortgage Services.
• There is/are 2 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 14cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is 27cm.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Meeting Room (Mortgage Services)

• The Mortgage Service office is located at the rear right 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 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) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is some fixed furniture within the room.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk is 70cm.
  • 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 potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is small lip on the threshold to the office, less than 2cm in height.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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.