Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking, on-street standard parking, a public car park nearby and a taxi rank.
- The name of the nearest car park is The Broadway Car Park - Nicholson Centre Maidenhead.
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- The nearest step-free train station is Maidenhead.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The stepped entrance, located at the front of the branch on the corner of High Street and Queen Street, has a single step.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include pillars.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is not a member of staff to welcome customers at the entrance.
- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
- The branch has easy grip pens, coloured acetate sheets, magnifying sheets, clipboards, and a signature guide.
- Large Print documents are available same day in branch.
- Other available formats can be requested via the branch and will be posted to the customer within 7 working days.
- BSL interpreters can be arranged prior to an appointment, or the bank offers video calls with a BSL interpreter for some types of appointment which can take place at home.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: an ATM machine and Wi-Fi.
External ATM
- The ATM is located to the side of the branch, on Queen Street.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 85cm and 125cm.
- The ATM does have a raised dot on the 5 key.
- The ATM is a Talking ATM.
- The branch does not have headphones that customers can use with the ATMs.
Branch Entrance - Accessible
- This entrance is located to the side of the branch, on Queen Street.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with LLOYDS BANK.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door is permanently held open.
- There is a push pad at a height of 113cm.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 93cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Signage is not provided.
- Seating available in the branch includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
- Some of the seats are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer onto (44cm - 46cm high).
- Furniture available in the branch includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Some of the furniture is fixed.
- The furniture and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Internal ATMs - Cashpoint
- The ATMs are located diagonally to the left as you enter the branch via the accessible entrance.
- The ATMs are clearly signed.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 102cm and 139cm.
- There is a lowered ATM available.
- The lowered ATM is not on either end of the bank of machines.
- The height of the lowered ATM features vary between 85cm and 122cm.
- All ATMs have a raised dot on the number 5 key.
- All of the ATMs are Talking ATMs.
- The branch does not have headphones that customers can use with the ATMs.
Internal ATM - Immediate Deposit
- The ATM is located to the right and then around to the left as you enter the branch through the accessible entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The height of the Immediate Deposit Machine features varies between 81cm and 121cm.
- The Immediate Deposit Machine does have a raised dot on the 5 key.
- The Immediate Deposit Machine is a Talking ATM.
- The branch does not have headphones that customers can use with the Immediate Deposit machines.
Touchdown Desk
- The desk is located to the right as you enter the branch via the accessible entrance.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 9m.
- The most accessible route to the desk has pillars.
- There is step-free level access to the desk.
- The height of the desk is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Cashiers Counter
- The counter is located to the right and then around to the left as you enter the branch through the accessible entrance.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 15m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The space between the rail and the counter is between 140cm and 179cm with turning spaces under 150cm at the ends.
- There are more than 8 counters, or the direct line of sight to the head of the queue is impaired.
- There are no queue notifications.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 90cm.
- There is a pull-out shelf at the front of the counter.
- The pull-out shelf does provide a knee space which is at least 40cm deep.
- The counter has a television behind.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Meeting Room
- The room is located to the right and then around to the left as you enter the branch through the Accessible Entrance.
- There are 3 rooms of this type.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 13m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 63cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Privacy facilities for this room include: a door lock.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The furniture is fixed.
- The height to the top of the surface of the desk is 72cm.
- The clear height under the desk is 71cm.
- The furniture and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The room has adjustable temperature controls.
