Access Guide
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.
Branch Information
- For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Abbotts Wymondham 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
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- There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Wymondham Abbey.
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Shared Car Park
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- The branch shares a car park/parking facilities.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- There is a/are designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 460cm.
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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On Street Parking
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- 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 Market Street.
- Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of the branch).
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Public Car Parks
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- Public parking is not available within approximately 200m of the branch.
Approach
- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles/paving slabs.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very slight incline.
Outside Access
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the branch.
- There is external signage.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
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Entrance
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- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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) away from you (push).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance door.
- There is/are 3 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 24cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 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.
Inside the Branch
- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the branch.
- The type of flooring in the branch is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring in the branch which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a waiting area available in the branch.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- Seating in the branch includes; armchairs and chairs with no armrests.
Step(s) (Access to Mortgage Consultancy Area)
- There is a/are step(s) located ahead to the centre of the branch.
- The step(s) is/are used to access Mortgage Consultancy area.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 7cm.
Desk(s)
- There is/are 5 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located ahead as 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
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- 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 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 some of the desks.
- Some of the desks have clear space under them.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).
- There is a dedicated Mortgage Consultancy desk located at the rear of the branch.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
