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Watson Bull & Porter - Newport

31 High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1SS

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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 Newport branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
  • This branch is located in/on a main shopping street/area.
  • Help and Assistance View
    • There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request and audio on request.

Public Transport and Parking

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
  • The nearest train station is Smallbrook.
  • The branch does not have its own car park.
  • There are no parking facilities available at the branch.

Approach

  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • Bollards View
    • There are fixed bollards on the approach.
    • The bollards do not have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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 High Street.
  • There is not external signage.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • Entrance View
    • 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 102cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located at the main entrance threshold.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Inside the Branch

  • There is step-free access throughout the branch.
  • The type of flooring in the branch is carpet.
  • 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; armchairs and adjustable chairs with wheels and armrests.

Desk(s)

  • There is/are 5 desk(s) in the branch.
  • The desk(s) is/are located straight ahead from the main entrance and to the left and right of the branch.
  • The nearest desk is approximately 5m 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).
  • Desk Features View
    • 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 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.
    • All of the desks have clear space under them.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).
    • There is an additional desk at the rear of the branch used for mortgage advice. The desk has screening, is 70cm high and has panelling to the front.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.