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Leeds Building Society Branch Information

For opening times and services available in this branch, please visit the Colchester branch page on the Leeds Building Society website.
This branch is located in/on a main shopping street/area.
There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
The branch does have a magnifying glass available.
The branch does have a signature guide 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.

Public Transport View
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Colchester Town.
Parking View
- The branch does not have its own car park.
- 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 High Street.
- There is a public car park within approximately 200m of the branch.
- The public parking facilities are located on Nunn's Road (NCP High Street Car Park).
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Approach View
- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very slight incline.

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located on High Street.
- There is external signage.
- The sign(s) is/are located above the entrance.
- The branch is clearly signed with 'Leeds Building Society'.
- There is ramped/sloped 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) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The entry push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 82cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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 includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
The lighting levels are varied.
There is a seating area available in the branch.
Seating in the branch includes; chairs with armrests.
There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

The counter is located ahead as you enter.
The counter is approximately 5m from the entrance.
The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
There is step-free access to the counter.
There is 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 moderate to 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 not signed.
Colleagues are not trained to use the system.

There is/are 3 desk(s) in the branch.
The desk(s) is/are located towards the centre of the branch.
The nearest desk is approximately 14m 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 not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/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 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 not signed.
Colleagues are not trained to use the system.