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 King and Chasemore - Midhurst branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
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Help and Assistance
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- There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- 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: The Grange Community & Leisure Centre Car Park.
Approach (West Street)
- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles/paving slabs.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
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Comments
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- The kerbs on the corner of Wool Lane and West Street are not flush, creating shallow steps. The pavement has a minimum width of 110cm.
Approach (Wool Lane)
- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles/paving slabs.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
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Comments
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- The dropped kerbs are not flush with the road. There is only a pavement on one side which has a minimum width of 102cm.
Outside Access (Branch Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the branch on West Street.
- There is external signage.
- There is 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 82cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the threshold.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is 17cm.
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Comments
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- There is a further lip which is 2/3cm high after the step.
Inside the Branch
- There is step-free access throughout the majority of 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.
Desk(s) (Ground Floor)
- There is/are 3 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located at the front and rear of the branch on the ground floor. The residential lettings desk is upstairs but staff can use downstairs desks.
- The nearest desk is approximately 2m from the entrance.
- The desk(s) is/are is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access to some of the desks.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to some of the desks.
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Desk Features
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- There are screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind some of the desks which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The desk(s) is/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 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).
Level Change (Ground Floor Desks)
- There is a ramp/slope located to the rear of the ground floor.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the 2 desks to the rear of the ground floor.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 72cm.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Meeting Room (Ground Floor)
- The Meeting Room is located on the ground floor past the desks by the entrance..
- 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 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 71cm.
- 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 72cm.
- 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 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.
Other Floors
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
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Stairs
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- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located to the left-hand side of the ground floor.
- The stairs are approximately 6m from the branch entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 13 steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- 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.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Comments
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- The Residential Lettings desks are upstairs, but they can use the downstairs desks for those with mobility issues.
Desk(s) (Residential Lettings - First Floor)
- There is/are 2 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located on the first floor.
- The nearest desk is approximately 17m from the entrance.
- The desk(s) is/are is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is stepped access to the desk(s).
- There is not 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 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 73cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
- Some of the desks have clear space under them.
- Potential obstructions include; The desk on the right has a knee recess.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).
Level Change (First Floor Desks)
- There is a/are step(s) located at the top of the stairs on the first floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the residential lettings desk on the first floor. The doorway is 71cm wide.
- 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
