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 Tadley 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; audio on request.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Bramley.
- 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
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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.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Bollards
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- There are fixed bollards on the approach.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 128cm.
- 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
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on Mulfords Hill.
- There is external signage.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the entrance threshold.
- There is a slope with a very slight incline.
Inside the Branch
- There is step-free access throughout the branch.
- The type of flooring in the branch is carpet and laminate.
- 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 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; sofas, adjustable chairs with wheels and armrests and chairs with no armrests.
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Comments
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- There is a single coffee table for customer interactions. The table is 41cm high.
- The semi-circular mat immediately inside the entrance has a metal strip at its edge creating a lip.
Meeting Room (Mortgage Services Office)
- Mortgage Services Office is located inside the branch on the left hand side..
- The room is clearly 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 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 64cm.
- 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 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 71cm.
- 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 potential trip hazards within the room.
- There are electrical cables which could be a trip hazard.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
- For wheelchair users, the customer interaction would take place in the waiting area.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
