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Leeds Building Society Branch Information

• For opening times and services available in this branch, please visit the Sale 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 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.

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Public Transport and Parking

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• Public Transport View
  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
  • The nearest train station is Urmston.
  • The nearest tram station is Sale.
• 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 Claremont Road.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on School Road.
  • 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 not 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.
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 130cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 95cm.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Branch Internal Access

• There is step-free access throughout the majority of 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 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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Transaction Counter

• The counter is located to the left as you enter the branch.
• 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 good.
• The height of the counter is 100cm.
• 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 1 desk(s) in the branch.
• The desk(s) is/are located to the left as you enter the branch.
• The nearest desk is approximately 4m 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 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 72cm.
• 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) (Ground Floor Meeting Room)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was Ground Floor Meeting Room.
  • The Ground Floor Meeting Room is located ahead as you enter the branch.
  • 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 sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • There is step free access into the room.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • 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 some 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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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the branch, to the right of the transaction desk and through the door.
  • The stairs are approximately 16m from the entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which are easy to open to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 22cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are an additional meeting room.

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Customer Meeting Room(s) (First Floor Meeting Room)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was First Floor Meeting Room.
  • The First Floor Meeting Room is located on the first floor, left and ahead as you exit the stairs.
  • 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 not 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 65cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
  • There is some fixed furniture within the room.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 71cm.
  • 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.