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 Bairstow Eves Walsall branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
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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 and different languages on request.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Walsall.
- 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
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- 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 available within approximately 200m of the branch.
- The public parking facilities located close to the branch include: Intown Row Short Stay Car Park, Lower Rushall Street Car Park.
Approach
- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very slight incline.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the branch.
- There is not external signage.
- There is ramped/sloped or 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.
- 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.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of 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 both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 148cm.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately before the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- 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 not 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.
Outside Access (Lichfield Street)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the branch on Lichfield Street.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 79cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is 28cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not 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.
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 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; chairs with armrests and armchairs.
Desk(s)
- There is/are 10+ desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located to the left, right and straight ahead after the Lichfield Street entrance.
- 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
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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 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.
- Potential obstructions include; panelling, cables.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).
Meeting Room
- The Mortgage Advisor's Room is located in the centre of the main floor of the branch.
- The room is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- 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 step free access into the room.
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Access into the Room
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- The door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- 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 71cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There is a/are chair(s) 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 high.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
- The accessible toilet is within a staff area, please speak to a member of staff if you require the use of this facility.
- This accessible toilet is located at the left rear of the branch.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 16m from the rear entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 182cm x 194cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 117cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 95cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by storage items.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary, general waste (with lid) and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a lid.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm.
- The height of the wash basin is 90cm.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 119cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
