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Leeds Building Society Branch Information

• For opening times and services available in this branch, please visit the York 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, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages 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 York.
• Parking View
  • The branch does not have its own car park.
  • 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 York Road.
  • There is external signage.
  • The sign(s) is/are located above the branch.
  • The branch is clearly signed with 'Leeds Building Society'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • 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 in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is portable.
  • Please contact a colleague for use of the portable ramp.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 77cm.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • 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.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is 39cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.

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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 moderate to good.
• There is not a seating area available in the branch.

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Transaction Counter

• The counter is located to the right as you enter the branch.
• The counter is approximately 4m 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 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.
• There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
• The hearing assistance system is not 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 right as you enter the branch.
• 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 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 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 70cm.
• 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 trained to use the system.

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Customer Meeting Room(s) (1 - Ground Floor)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was Customer Meeting Room 1.
  • Customer Meeting Room 1 is located to the left of the transaction 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 73cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• 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 68cm.
  • 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 high.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Other Floors

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are for public use.
• The stairs are located to the rear right of the branch.
• The stairs are approximately 7m from the entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors 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 between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• 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 not a landing.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
• The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are an additional Customer Meeting Room.

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Customer Meeting Room(s) (2 - First Floor)

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• Access to the Room View
  • The room surveyed was Customer Meeting Room 2.
  • Customer Meeting Room 2 is located on the first floor.
  • 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 68cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• 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 70cm.
  • A height adjustable desk is not available.
  • There are some chairs with armrests on both side within the room.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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.