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Lloyds Banking Group - Southampton - Visitors

Jellicoe House, Grange Drive, Hedge End Grange Park, Southampton, SO30 2AF

Access Guide

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Overview

  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The ground to second floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is not a member of staff to welcome visitors at the entrance.
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • Requests for formal workplace adjustments, such as the provision of documents in alternative formats, are made through the company's internal online system.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The toilets with adaptations are located throughout the office.
    • The toilets with adaptations have no transfer space available.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located throughout the office.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Grange Drive.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 465cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 14m from the Jellicoe House entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
    • The parking is not well lit.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders and colleagues only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 230cm (width) x 467cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Jellicoe House)

  • This entrance is located at the front centre of Jellicoe House.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with Jellicoe House.
  • 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 slight gradient.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 130cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 133cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 177cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Seating Area

  • The seating area is located in the lift and stair lobbies.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • The furniture and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter Jellicoe House.
  • The distance from the Jellicoe House entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground to second floors are accessed by this lift.
  • There is not clear signage in the lift lobbies indicating the floor number.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift opening width is 76cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 153cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter Jellicoe House.
  • This is a U-shaped staircase.
  • The ground to second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is not clear signage in the stairwells indicating the floor number.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Meeting Room)

  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (152cm x 152cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Privacy facilities for this room include: a door lock and blinds.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • 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 height to the top of the surface of the desk is 71cm.
  • The clear height under the desk is 68cm.
  • Electric sockets and data points are not in easy reach when seated.
  • The furniture and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There are a mix of high and low level lockers nearby.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The room has adjustable temperature controls.
  • This is an example of a typical Meeting Room in this office.

Kitchen

  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 86cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • Signage on cupboards and drawers is written text.
  • The sink is 86cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • The height of the counter-top boiled and chilled water tap is 118cm.
  • There are instructions for use of the counter-top boiled and chilled water tap.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave, a toaster and a vending machine.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • The dishwasher does not have a sign to show if it is in use or empty.
  • Power sockets are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • This is an example of a typical kitchen in this office.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Lateral Transfer Space)

  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a standard lift.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 135cm (width) x 190cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 120cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 126cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.