Access Guide
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.
Branch Information
- For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Hamptons Cheltenham 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
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- There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Cheltenham Spa.
- The branch does not have its own car park.
- There are no parking facilities available at the branch.
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Public Car Parks
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- Public parking is available within approximately 200m of the branch.
- The public parking facilities located close to the branch include: Royal Well.
Approach (Promenade)
- The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 4 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 22cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
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Comments
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- There is no level access to this branch for wheelchair users.
Outside Access
- This information is for the entrance located on Promenade.
- There is external signage.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
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Entrance
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- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do 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 99cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Inside the Branch
- There is step-free access throughout the majority of 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.
- There is some flooring in the branch which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a waiting area available in the branch.
- Seating in the branch includes; chairs with armrests.
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Comments
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- The waiting room is to the left after you enter the branch, through a door 82cm in width.
Desk(s) (Sales)
- There is/are 1 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located to the left after you enter the branch.
- The nearest desk is approximately 3m 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
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- 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 placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the desk(s) are 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).
Other Floors
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the lettings department.
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Stairs
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- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located straight ahead after you enter the branch.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Desk(s) (First Floor - Lettings)
- There is/are 1 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located on the first floor, straight ahead after exiting the stairs.
- Clear signage for the desk(s) is not visible from the entrance.
- There is stepped access to the desk(s).
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the desk(s).
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Desk Features
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- 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 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).
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.