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 Fulfords Dawlish 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; Braille on request and large print on request.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Dawlish.
- The branch does not have its own car park.
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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 The Strand.
- 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: Strand.
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Comments
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- The on-street Blue Badge parking is limited to Monday to Sunday, between 9am and 6pm for 2 hours, with no return within 3 hours.
- On-street standard parking is pay and display and chargeable between 9am to 6pm.
- The public car park is a pay and display and charges apply to all parking.
- The on-street Blue Badge parking is limited to Monday to Sunday, between 9am and 6pm for 2 hours, with no return within 3 hours.
Approach
- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very slight incline.
- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
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Comments
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- There may be a shop sign outside the branch which could cause an obstruction (see photos).
Outside Access
- This information is for the entrance located on The Strand.
- There is external signage.
- There is ramped/sloped and 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.
- 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 77cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the front of the branch.
- The ramp/slope is portable.
- Please contact a member of staff in the branch for use of the portable ramp.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 73cm.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located as you enter the branch.
- 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 10cm.
Inside the Branch
- There is step-free access throughout the branch.
- The type of flooring in the branch is carpet.
- There is 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 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 and chairs with no armrests.
Desk(s)
- There is/are 5 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located straight ahead and to the right after you enter the branch .
- The nearest desk is approximately 4m 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 some of the desks.
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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 some of the desks.
- None of the desks have clear space under them.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).
Meeting Room
- The Mortgage service office is located to the rear right of the branch.
- Clear signage for the room is not visible from the entrance.
- 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) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- 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 some 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 are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are not 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 medium.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a second meeting area when you pass the meeting room, which is an open area and has no door (see photos 7, 8 and 9).
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.