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Leeds Building Society Branch Information

• For opening times and services available in this branch, please visit the Barnsley branch page on the Leeds Building Society website.
• This branch is located in/on a main shopping street/area.
• The main shopping street/area is pedestrianised.
• There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
• The branch does have a magnifying glass available.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and large print on request.
• There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available.

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Public Transport and Parking

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• Public Transport View
  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
  • The nearest train station is Barnsley.
• Parking View
  • There are no parking facilities available at the branch.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Peel Square.
  • There is external signage.
  • The sign(s) is/are located above the entrance.
  • The branch is clearly signed with 'Leeds Building Society'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.

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Branch Internal Access

• There is step-free access throughout the branch.
• The type of flooring in the branch is carpet and laminate.
• 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 seating area available in the branch.
• Seating in the branch includes; chairs with no armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

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• Comments View
  • The branch has internal pillars between the main entrance and the transaction counter. There is a width of 110cm between these.

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Transaction Counter

• The counter is located ahead as you enter the branch.
• The counter is approximately 10m from the entrance.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• There is not a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
• There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The height of the counter is 101cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is not a lowered section of the counter.
• Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
• There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Colleagues are trained to use the system.

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Desk(s)

• There is/are 3 desk(s) in the branch.
• The desk(s) is/are located at the front right of the branch and also to the left of the transaction counter.
• The nearest desk is approximately 3m from the entrance/lift.
• The desk(s) is/are not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access to the desk(s).
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the desk(s).
• There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the some of the desks which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• Some of the desks are placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• The lighting levels at the desk(s) are good.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk(s) is 71cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
• All of the desks have clear space under them.
• There is a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).
• The hearing assistance system(s) is/are signed.
• Colleagues are trained to use the system.

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Customer Meeting Room(s) (1)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was Customer Meeting Room 1.
  • The Meeting Room is located to the left of the entrance.
  • There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is fixed furniture within the room.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 71cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Customer Meeting Room(s) (2)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was Customer Meeting Room 2.
  • The Meeting Room is located at the rear of the main area to the left of the counter.
  • There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is fixed furniture within the room.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 71cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.