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Halifax - Enfield

39/41 The Town, Enfield, EN2 6LX

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Overview

  • About View
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • The main branch entrance is at the front of the branch and is accessed via a single step and double manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There are no toilet facilities.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is a member of staff to welcome customers at the entrance.
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no 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 accessible entrance.
  • The ATM is clearly signed.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 84cm and 108cm.
  • 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 - Accessible

  • This entrance is located at the left end of the branch front.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with Disabled Entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a bell at a height of 90cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • The open width of the third door is 83cm.
  • There is a third single manual door.
  • The third door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is a phone shelf with a stool.
  • The height to the surface of the phone shelf is 75cm.
  • There is background noise.
  • Signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the branch includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, stools and high 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: desks.
  • Some of the furniture is fixed.
  • The furniture and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Cashiers Counter

  • The counter is located ahead on the left from the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The queue rail is less than 140cm from the counter with turning spaces over 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 111cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 91cm.
  • 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 not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Internal ATMs

  • The ATMs are located ahead from the accessible entrance, to the right and left.
  • The ATMs are clearly signed.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 95cm and 132cm.
  • There is a lowered ATM available.
  • The lowered ATM is the furthest from the entrance.
  • The height of the lowered ATM features vary between 84cm and 120cm.
  • 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.
  • The height of the Pay In machine features varies between 84cm and 100cm.
  • There is a lowered Pay In machine.
  • The lowered Pay In machine is the first one as you enter the branch.
  • The height of the lowered Pay In machine features varies between 80cm and 98cm.
  • All Pay In machines have a raised dot on the number 5 key.
  • All of the Pay In machines are Talking ATMs.
  • The branch does not have headphones that customers can use with the Pay In machines.

Help and Advice

  • The desk is located at the far end of the branch.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 12m.
  • There is step-free level access to the desk.
  • The height of the desk is 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The desk has windows behind and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.

Standing Desk

  • The desk is located at the far end of the branch.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 20m.
  • There is step-free level access to the desk.
  • The height of the desk is 101cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The desk has windows behind and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: high stools.

Meeting Room

  • The room is located at the far end of the branch.
  • There are 3 rooms of this type.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 15m.
  • 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 requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Privacy facilities for this room include: a door lock.
  • 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 74cm.
  • The clear height under the desk is 70cm.
  • 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 does not have adjustable temperature controls.