Access Guide
Generic (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 Newland Park branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
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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 not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Chorley Wood.
- The branch has its own car park.
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Branch Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the branch.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The route from the car park to the entrance may not be accessible to a wheelchair user.
Approach (From Car Park to Entrance)
- The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is/are 2 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 14cm.
- 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 a doorway in the car park leading to the approach from the car park. This door is 100cm wide and is open during business hours.
Outside Access
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is external signage.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
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Entrance
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- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- 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 double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The exit push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading to entrance door.
- There is/are 5 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Counter (Reception Desk)
- The counter is located directly ahead as you enter the Marketing Suite.
- The counter is approximately 4m from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
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Counter Features
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- There are not screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are moderate to good.
- The height of the counter is 77cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
Marketing Suite Showroom
- The Marketing Suite is arranged over two levels.
- The dining and lounge furnishings are displayed on the upper level. The kitchen and bathroom fittings and furnishings are displayed on the lower level.
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.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a waiting area available in the branch.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- Seating in the branch includes; sofas and armchairs.
Interactive Touch Screen Map/Planning Table
- The interactive table is located directly ahead as you enter the suite.
- It is 8m from the entrance. The table is 98cm high.
- There are additional wall mounted interactive screens available in the marketing suite.
Meeting Room
- The Private Meeting/Consultation room is located directly ahead as you enter the suite.
- The room is clearly 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.
- There is step free access into the room.
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Access into the Room
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- 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 88cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is not fixed furniture within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk is 87cm.
- There is not 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 not screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind the desk which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Level Change (Access to Lower Level Showroom and Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) located to the right as you enter the Marketing Suite.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the lower showroom area and standard toilets.
- There is/are 7 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is 28cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are 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 not easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Showroom)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the lower Marketing Suite area.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 20m from the entrance.
- There is stepped access into the female and male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal in the male toilet(s).
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
