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Entwistle Green - Colne

10 Church Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0LG

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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

  • For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Colne branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
  • This branch is located in/on a main shopping street/area.

Public Transport and Parking

  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
  • The nearest train station is Colne.
  • The branch does not have its own car park.
  • There are no parking facilities available at the branch.
  • On Street Parking View
    • 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: Colne Lane Short Stay Car Park.

Approach (Church Street)

  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles/paving slabs.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.

Outside Access

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the branch on Church Street.
  • There is external signage.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 not/do not 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 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance door.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Inside the Branch

  • There is not step-free access throughout the branch.
  • The type of flooring in the branch is carpet and vinyl.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • There is not a waiting area available in the branch.
  • Seating can be provided for customers while they wait.
  • Seating in the branch includes; chairs with no armrests.

Step(s)

  • There is a/are step(s) located ahead from the entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the rear section of the branch.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are 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 26cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

Desk(s)

  • There is/are 5 desk(s) in the branch.
  • The desk(s) is/are located on the right as you enter and at the rear of the branch.
  • The nearest desk is approximately 1m 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 .
  • Desk Features View
    • 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.
    • The desk(s) is/are placed in front of a plain background.
    • The lighting levels at the desk(s) are varied.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest desk is 67cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest desk 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.
    • Potential obstructions include; panels.
    • 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.