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 Taylors Milton Keynes branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
- This branch is located in/on a main shopping street/area.
- The branch is located within Office Building.
- The details within this access guide relate to the branch and not the building.
- https://exchangehouse-mk.uk/ link (new tab) - click here.
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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; large print on request.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Milton Keynes Central.
- The branch does not have its own car park.
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Shared Car Park
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- The branch shares a car park/parking facilities.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Information including payment terms, is provided at the entrance to the car park, to make it clear whether or not free parking is available to Blue Badge holders.
- There is a/are designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- There is/are 15+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 345cm x 500cm.
- The dimensions of the designated bays vary in size.
- There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb from the car park to the branch.
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Public Car Parks
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- Public parking is available within approximately 200m of the branch.
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Comments
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- Area C3 has 54 spaces available. Blue badge bays are available. Standard tariff is £1 for 2 hours parking.
Approach (from shared parking facility)
- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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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.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Approach (from inside Exchange House building)
- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles/paving slabs.
- Access into the Exchange House building is via revolving doors or auto ( press pad ) glass doors measuring 82cm in width.
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Step(s)
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- There is/are 7 unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
Outside Access (from shared parking facility)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right hand side of the building.
- There is external signage.
- There is step-free 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.
- 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 double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (from Exchange House building)
- This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the branch.
- There is external signage.
- There is step-free 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.
- 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 double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
Inside the Branch
- 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 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.
Desk(s)
- There is/are 8 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located to the left and rear as you enter the branch from the car park.
- The nearest desk is approximately 10m 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 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 the desk(s).
- None of the desks have clear space under them.
- Potential obstructions include; Some desks have computer cabling obstructing access.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).
- There are 3 dedicated mortgage advisor's desks to the rear of the branch.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
