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 Witney branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
- This branch is located in/on a main shopping street/area.
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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; different languages on request.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Finstock.
- 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 not available within approximately 200m of the branch.
Approach
- The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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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 slight gradient.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building off High Street.
- There is external signage.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
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Entrance
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- 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.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 75cm.
- 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 at the main entrance threshold.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Secondary Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building off High Street.
- There is external signage.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
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Entrance
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- 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 an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 136cm (4ft 6in).
- 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 75cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the threshold of the side entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 5cm.
Inside the Branch
- There is not step-free access throughout the branch.
- The type of flooring in the branch is carpet.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a waiting area available in the branch.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- Seating can be provided for customers while they wait.
- Seating in the branch includes; adjustable chairs with wheels and armrests and chairs with no armrests.
Desk(s)
- There is/are 5 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located straight ahead from the main entrance and to the right and left.
- The nearest desk is approximately 2m 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.
- The desk(s) is/are not 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).
- All of the desks have clear space under them.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).
- There is also a desk available for those who are mobility impaired set in the administrative area which is down two steps and accessed via the secondary entrance. This avoids the high step at the main entrance and a further two steps inside the branch.
Level Change
- There is a/are step(s) located to the right of the main entrance.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the desk set aside for those with mobility issues. There is a secondary entrance with access to the desk where the steps can be avoided.
- 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 the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is 82cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(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.
