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 a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is The Ridings Shopping Centre.
- View information on The Ridings Shopping Centre Car Park (opens new tab) .
- The nearest step-free train station is Wakefield Kirkgate.
- 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 ramp 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.
- Other formats of documents 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 ATMs
- The ATMs are located to the left of the branch entrance.
- The ATMs are clearly signed.
- All of the ATM controls/features are not within 120cm.
- There is an ATM at a lower height.
- The lower ATM is the furthest from the entrance.
- All of the lower ATM controls/features are within 120cm.
- All ATMs have a raised dot on the number 5 key.
- All of the ATMs are Talking ATMs.
- The branch has headphones that customers can use with the ATMs.
Branch Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of 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 ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is 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, sofas without castors and high stools.
- Some of the seats are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer onto.
- Furniture available in the branch includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Some of the furniture is fixed.
- The furniture and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Internal ATMs
- The ATMs are located to the left as you enter the branch.
- The ATMs are clearly signed.
- All of the ATM controls/features are within 120cm.
- There is an ATM at a lower height.
- The lower ATM is the furthest from the entrance.
- All of the lower ATM controls/features are within 120cm.
- All ATMs have a raised dot on the number 5 key.
- All of the ATMs are Talking ATMs.
- The branch has headphones that customers can use with the ATMs.
- All of the Pay In Machine controls/features are within 120cm.
- All Pay In machines have a raised dot on the number 5 key.
- All of the Pay In machines are Talking ATMs.
- The branch has headphones that customers can use with the Pay In machines.
Welcome Desk
- The desk is located ahead as you enter the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 6m.
- There is step-free level access to the desk.
- The height of the desk is 111cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The desk has 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 vary due to the size of the space.
Enquiry Desk
- The desk is located to the right as you enter the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 4m.
- There is step-free level access to the desk.
- The height of the desk is 92cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- There is a knee recess which is 87cm high, 25cm deep, and 169cm wide.
- The desk has 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 vary due to the size of the space.
- 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: high stools.
Cashiers Counter
- The counter is located on the left side of the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 12m.
- 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 over 150cm at the ends.
- 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 fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Meeting Room
- The room is located along the main branch walkway, on the right side.
- There are 4 rooms of this type.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 18m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
- 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 90cm.
- 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 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 72cm.
- The clear height under the desk is 69cm.
- The furniture and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- The room does not have adjustable temperature controls.