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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.

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Branch Information

• For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Hamptons Balham branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
• This branch is located in/on a main shopping street/area.

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• Help and Assistance View
  • There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.

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Public Transport and Parking

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

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• On Street Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of the branch).
• Public Car Parks View
  • Public parking is not available within approximately 200m of the branch.

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Approach (Access from Harberson Road)

• The surface of the approach is block paving.
• There is step-free access on the approach.

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• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a slope with a very slight incline.

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Outside Access

• This information is for the entrance located on Bedford Hill.
• There is external signage.
• There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not 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 97cm.
  • 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 immediately after the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Inside the Branch

• There is step-free access throughout the branch.
• The type of flooring in the branch is carpet and wood.
• There is some flooring in the branch which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a waiting area available in the branch.
• Seating can be provided for customers while they wait.
• Seating in the branch includes; chairs with armrests.

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Desk(s)

• There is/are 2 desk(s) in the branch.
• The desk(s) is/are located ahead and left from the entrance .
• The nearest desk is approximately 2m 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).

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• Desk Features View
  • There are screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind the desk(s) 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 moderate to good.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk(s) is 70cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
  • All of the desks have clear space under them.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).

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Meeting Room

• The meeting room is located ahead and right from the entrance.
• Clear signage for the room is not visible from the entrance.
• There is not clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
• Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
• The corridor/walkway leading to the room is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room.

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• Access into the Room View
  • The 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 85cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is some fixed furniture within the room.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk is 70cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room.
  • There are screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind the desk which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The desk is not placed in front of a plain background.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
• This accessible toilet is located to the right from the entrance, past the staff desks, and through the door (photographs 1 to 3).
• This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the entrance.
• There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• This is a shared toilet.

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• Features and Dimensions View
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a hook.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 187cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 115cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 74cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by bins.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The alarm did not sound when tested.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm.
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Comments View
  • The access door is 77cm wide (photographs 1 to 3).
  • The contrast between the access door and walls is poor.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • There is a small downward lip at the threshold of the access door.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.