Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
- The nearest step-free train station is Streatham Hill.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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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 narrow walkways and 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 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 left of the branch entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 83cm and 116cm.
- 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 of the branch.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- 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 172cm.
- 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.
- 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 without a seat.
- The height to the surface of the phone shelf is 85cm.
- There may be background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the branch includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas without castors.
- All seats are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer onto (44cm - 46cm high).
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Internal ATMs
- The ATMs are located to the left as you enter.
- The ATMs are clearly signed.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 81cm and 115cm.
- 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.
- The height of the Pay In machine features varies between 78cm and 97cm.
- The Pay In machine does have a raised dot on the 5 key.
- The Pay In machine is a Talking ATM.
- The branch does not have headphones that customers can use with the Pay In machines.
Meeting Room
- The room is located to the left of the branch.
- There are 6 rooms of this type.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and pillars.
- There is written text 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.
- 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 and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The height to the top of the surface of the desk is 76cm.
- The clear height under the desk is 74cm.
- 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.
Cashiers Counter
- The counter is located at the rear of the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has narrow walkways and 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 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.
- Queue notifications are visual only.
- The height of the counter is 109cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is not a pull-out shelf at the front of the counter.
- The counter has glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There is a low-level shelf at the counter.