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Bridgfords - Swinton

135 Chorley Road, SWINTON, Lancashire, M27 4AE

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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.

Branch Information

  • Help and Assistance View
    • 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 Station Road.
  • The branch does not have its own car park.
  • On Street Parking View
    • 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 Wellington Road.
    • Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of the branch).
  • Public Car Parks View
    • Public parking is available within approximately 200m of the branch.
    • The public parking facilities located close to the branch include: Asda.

Approach (Wellington Road)

  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • Bollards View
    • There are fixed bollards on the approach.
    • The bollards have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a slope with a very slight incline.

Approach (Chorley Road)

  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • Bollards View
    • There are fixed bollards on the approach.
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 146cm.
    • The bollards do not have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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 step-free access at this entrance.
  • Entrance View
    • There is 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 91cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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 not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • Seating in the branch includes; chairs with no armrests and sofas.
  • Comments View
    • There is a low coffee table in the waiting area with a surface height of 28cm.
    • The table could be moved to allow wheelchair access.

Desk(s)

  • There is/are 6 desk(s) in the branch.
  • The desk(s) is/are located ahead from the 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 some of the desks.
  • Desk Features View
    • There are 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 lowest desk is 32cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest desk is 70cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk(s) is 70cm.
    • There is not 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).

Meeting Room (Mortgage Service Office)

  • Mortgage Service Office is located at the rear of the branch on the left hand side.
  • The room is clearly 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 step free access into the room.
  • 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 79cm.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • 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 70cm.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • There are some chairs with armrests on both side 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 not placed in front of a plain background.
    • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
    • There is a rug on the floor, which is a potential trip hazard.
    • 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

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.