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 Westhoughton branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
- The branch is located within Pavilion Square.
- The details within this access guide relate to the branch and not the retail park.
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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 Westhoughton.
- The branch does not have its own car park.
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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: Pavilion Square Car Park.
Approach (Pavilion Square)
- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
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Bollards
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- There are fixed bollards on the approach.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 129cm.
- The bollards have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has handrails on both sides.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 9 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
Approach (Marsden Street)
- The surface of the approach is block paving.
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Bollards
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- There are fixed bollards on the approach.
- The bollards have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the branch.
- There is 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 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 86cm.
- 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 in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Inside the Branch
- There is step-free access throughout 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.
- There is some 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 no armrests.
Desk(s)
- There is/are 4 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located ahead from the entrance.
- 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 the desk(s).
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Desk Features
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- 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 desk(s) is 71cm.
- 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 (The Mortgage Services Office)
- The Mortgage Services Office is located at the rear of the branch .
- 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.
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Access into the Room
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- 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 69cm.
- 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 fixed furniture within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk is 72cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are 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
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
