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 Miller Plymouth 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, large print on request and different languages on request.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Plymouth.
- The branch does not have its own car park.
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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: North Hill Car Park.
Outside Access (Sales)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the branch on North Hill.
- 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 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 83cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located before the entrance door.
- 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 4cm.
Inside the Branch (Sales)
- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the branch.
- The type of flooring in the branch is carpet.
- There is some 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 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; chairs with armrests.
Desk(s) (Sales)
- There is/are 3 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located to the left and right after you enter the branch .
- The nearest desk is approximately 3m 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.
- Some of the desks 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 71cm.
- 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).
Level Change (Sales)
- There is a/are step(s) located at the rear of the branch.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Mortgage Services meeting room .
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 25cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is 29cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
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Comments
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- There is a door at the top of the steps that is permanently left open.
Meeting Room (Sales)
- The Mortgage Services room is located to the rear of the branch.
- Clear signage for the room is not visible from the entrance.
- Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
- There is not 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 79cm.
- 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 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 a/are chair(s) 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 not placed in front of a plain background.
- There are potential trip hazards within the room.
- An electric heater on the floor could be a potential trip hazard.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- This meeting room is accessed via another room, which is used for internal meetings.
Outside Access (Lettings)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the branch on North 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.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
- This entrance may be locked but a member of staff will unlock it to allow entry.
- 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.
- 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 just before the entrance door.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Inside the Branch (Lettings)
- There is step-free access throughout the branch.
- The type of flooring in the branch is carpet.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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) (Lettings)
- There is/are 7 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located straight ahead after you enter the branch .
- 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 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.
- Some of the desks are placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the desk(s) are moderate to 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).
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
