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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.

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Branch Information

• For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Freeman Forman - Ringmer branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).

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• Help and Assistance View
  • There is a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
  • Colleagues are trained to British Sign Language level 1.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print, Makaton on request, different languages on request and audio.

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Public Transport and Parking

• There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
• The nearest train station is Lewes.
• The branch does not have its own car park.
• There are no parking facilities available at the branch.

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• 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: Sprigget Parade Car Park.

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Approach

• The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
• The approach surface is uneven in places.
• There is step-free access on the approach.

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Outside Access

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the branch.
• There is external signage.
• There is stepped access at this entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • 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.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 100cm (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) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • 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.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the main entrance.
  • There is/are 1 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 12cm.

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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 not a waiting area available in the branch.
• Seating can be provided for customers while they wait.
• Seating in the branch includes; chairs with armrests.

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Desk(s)

• There is/are 2 desk(s) in the branch.
• The desk(s) is/are located to the right of the main entrance.
• The nearest desk is approximately 1m 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 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.
  • 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).
  • None of the desks have clear space under them.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).

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Meeting Room (Mortgage Services Office)

• Mortgage Services Office is located at the rear of the branch to the left..
• 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 View
  • 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 68cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is not 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 not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There is a/are chair(s) 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 not placed in front of a plain background.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations

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

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.