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 Chappell & Matthews – Clifton 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.
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Comments
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- This branch shares the building with several other businesses.
- The Chappell & Matthews branch is located on the ground floor.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Clifton Down.
- The branch has its own car park.
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Branch Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the office on Whiteladies Road, to the right.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is not a/are not designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
- Customers do not have to cross a road between the car park and the branch.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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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 White ladies Road.
- 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.
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Comments
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- Contact the branch to pre-book the branch car park.
Approach
- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
Outside Access (Whiteladies Road)
- This information is for the entrance located on Whiteladies Road.
- 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).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 147cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 142cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the front of the branch on Whiteladies Road.
- There is/are 11 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 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 not 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Outside Access (Redland Park)
- This information is for the entrance located on Redland Park.
- There is not external signage.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 90cm.
- 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 left of the branch on Redland Park Road.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 150cm.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- To use the ramp you will need to contact the branch to arrange access into the building.
Inside the Branch
- There is step-free access throughout the branch.
- The type of flooring in the branch is carpet.
- 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 armrests and chairs with no armrests.
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Comments
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- Photos 3 and 4 show the access to the branch if you are using the ramp on Redland Park Road.
Desk(s)
- There is/are 10+ desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located to the right from the main entrance.
- The nearest desk is approximately 15m from the entrance.
- Clear signage for the desk(s) is not 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 screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind some of the desks 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 69cm.
- 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).
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.