Access Guide
Branch Information
- For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Lloyds Bank Bilston branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
- This branch is located on a high street.
- 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 not have a signature guide available.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, different languages on request and voice recognition CD on request.
- There is a hearing assistance system available.
- There is a hearing assistance system available for the enquiry desks and meeting rooms.
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Help and Assistance
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- The branch has headphones that customers can use with the ATMs.
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Comments
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- The branch has coloured overlays available for customers.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Coseley.
- The nearest tram stop is Bilston Central.
- The branch does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- Public parking is available within approximately 200m of the branch.
- The closest public parking is: Batchcroft Car Park.
Approach
- The surface of the approach includes block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Ramp or Slope
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- There is a slope on the approach.
- The slope is permanent, with a slight gradient and no handrails.
ATM(s) (Outside)
- The ATMs are located on the right of the entrance.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 96cm and 130cm.
- There is a lowered ATM available.
- The height range of the lowered ATM controls/screen is 86cm to 120cm.
- The branch has headphones that customers can use with any ATMs.
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Comments
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- The ATM is lower due to the slope.
Outside Access (Church Street)
- The entrance is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped 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.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door does contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
- The main doors open automatically (away from you).
- The doors are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 143cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the slope is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
Inside the Branch
- 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 is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a waiting area available in the branch.
- The waiting area is located on the left as you enter the branch.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- Seating in the branch includes: armchairs.
ATM(s) (Inside - Immediate Deposit)
- The ATMs are located on the right as you enter the branch.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 98cm and 133cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
- The branch has headphones that customers can use with any ATMs.
- There is a Business Depositpoint on the left of the ATM's.
The height of the depositpoint is 110cm.
ATM(s) (Inside - Cashpoint)
- The ATMs are located on the right as you enter the branch.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 94cm and 127cm.
- There is a lowered ATM available.
- The height range of the lowered ATM controls/screen is 84cm to 120cm.
- The branch has headphones that customers can use with any ATMs.
Counter (Cashiers)
- The counter is located ahead as you enter the branch.
- The counter is approximately 11m 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 not screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is 111cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section of the counter is 92cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
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Counter Features
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- The height and depth of the knee recess is 85cm x 24cm.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Colleagues are trained to use the system.
Desk(s) (Enquiry Zone)
- There are 2 desks in the branch.
- The desks are located ahead on the left as you enter the branch.
- The nearest desk is approximately 8m from the entrance.
- The desk area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the desks.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the desks.
- There are not screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind the desks which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The desks are not placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the desks is 90cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desks.
- No desks have a clear space under them.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Colleagues are trained to use the system.
Meeting Room (Ground Floor)
- There are three meeting rooms on the ground floor and three on the first floor.
- The Meeting Room is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the branch.
- Clear signage for the room is not visible from the entrance.
- 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.
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Access into the Room
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- The door opens away from you (push).
- The door is single width.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
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Room Details
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- There is a fixed hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is some fixed furniture within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk is 71cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
- There are chairs with armrests on both sides 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 not 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 good.
Stairs
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The areas on the floors which are not accessible include meeting rooms.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located on the left as you enter the branch.
- The stairs are approximately 4m 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 first floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the steps are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the steps are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There are handrails at the steps.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is not a landing.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Comments
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- The handrail is on the left for the first flight of stairs and on the right for the second flight.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an accessible toilet for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.