Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- The branch of Halifax is located within the Swan Centre.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The name of the nearest car park is Swan Centre.
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- The nearest step-free train station is Eastleigh.
- The nearest bus station is Eastleigh.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include pillars.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is a member of staff to welcome customers at the entrance.
- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
- The branch has easy grip pens, coloured acetate sheets, magnifying sheets, clipboards, and a signature guide.
- Large Print documents are available same day in branch.
- Other available formats can be requested via the branch and will be posted to the customer within 7 working days.
- BSL interpreters can be arranged prior to an appointment, or the bank offers video calls with a BSL interpreter for some types of appointment which can take place at home.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: an ATM machine and Wi-Fi.
External ATM
- The ATM is located to the right of the branch entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 82cm and 115cm.
- The ATM does have a raised dot on the 5 key.
- The ATM is a Talking ATM.
- The branch does not have headphones that customers can use with the ATMs.
Branch Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front the branch.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with HALIFAX.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 173cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- Signage is not provided.
- Seating available in the branch includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas without castors and stools.
- Some of the seats are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer onto (44cm - 46cm high).
- Furniture available in the branch includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Some of the furniture is fixed.
- The furniture and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Internal ATMs
- The ATMs are located to the left and right from the branch entrance.
- The ATMs are clearly signed.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 79cm and 113cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
- All ATMs have a raised dot on the number 5 key.
- All of the ATMs are Talking ATMs.
- The branch does not have headphones that customers can use with the ATMs.
Cashiers Counter
- The counter is located to the right of the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has pillars.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The space between the rail and the counter is between 140cm and 179cm with turning spaces under 150cm at the ends.
- There are 8 or fewer counters and the direct line of sight to the head of the queue is not impaired.
- There are no queue notifications.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 90cm.
- There is a pull-out shelf at the front of the counter.
- The pull-out shelf does not provide a knee space which is at least 40cm deep.
- The counter has a television behind.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Meeting Pod
- The room is located ahead from the branch entrance.
- There are 3 rooms of this type.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The furniture is fixed.
- The height to the top of the surface of the desk is 79cm.
- The clear height under the desk is 77cm.
- The furniture and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- The room does not have adjustable temperature controls.
Meeting Room
- The room is located at the rear of the branch.
- There are 3 rooms of this type.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The furniture is fixed.
- The height to the top of the surface of the desk is 73cm.
- The clear height under the desk is 69cm.
- The furniture and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The room has adjustable temperature controls.