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 Reigate 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.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Reigate.
- The branch does not have its own car park.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Church Street.
- Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of 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: Bancroft Road Car Park, Bell Street Car Park and Morrisons Car Park.
Outside Access (Sales)
- This information is for the entrance located on Church Street.
- There is external signage.
- There is ramped/sloped and 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 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 90cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located along the pavement.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 7cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- Due to the sloping pavement, the step at the entrance varies between 2cm and 7cm.
Outside Access (Lettings)
- This information is for the entrance located on Church Street.
- There is external signage.
- There is ramped/sloped and 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 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) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 103cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located along the pavement.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 7cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- Due to the sloping pavement, the step at the entrance varies between 4cm and 7cm.
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 moderate to good.
- There is a waiting area available in the branch.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- Seating in the branch includes; armchairs and sofas.
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Comments
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- There is a table used for customer interactions, the surface height of the table is 40cm.
Level Change (Access from Lettings to Sales)
- There is a/are step(s) located between the lettings and sales waiting areas.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Meeting Room (Sales Area)
- The meeting room is located at the rear of the sales section of the branch.
- 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 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
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
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Room Details
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is fixed furniture within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
- 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.
- The desk is 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 good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.