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 Chiswick 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 Chiswick.
- The nearest underground tube station is Turnham Green.
- 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 Turnham Green Terrace.
- 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 not available within approximately 200m of the branch.
Outside Access (Turnham Green Terrace)
- This information is for the entrance located at the right hand corner of the branch .
- There is external signage.
- There is ramped/sloped or 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 71cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is portable.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the entrance door.
- 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 8cm.
Outside Access (Chardin Road)
- This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of the branch.
- 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 71cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the entrance door .
- 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 12cm.
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Comments
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- The step on the exterior measures 4 cm but the internal step is a drop of 12 cm. This entrance accesses the lower rear area of the branch.
Inside the Branch
- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the branch.
- The type of flooring in the branch is carpet.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There is a table where customer interactions take place the table height is 51cm. The customer area at the rear of the branch does not have a table.
Level Change (Access to rear of the branch and waiting area)
- There is a/are step(s) located in the centre of the branch.
- The step(s) is/are used to access The rear of the branch.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- 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).
Meeting Room
- Private Meeting room is located at the rear of the branch on the lower level.
- The room is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is not clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- Colleagues can not provide assistance getting to 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 low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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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 70cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn 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 high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located at Acton Green.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
