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Alternative Services

• This branch and the business is committed to making the services they offer accessible to all customers.
• As well as in-person appointments at their office, they can adapt to your needs and requirements by using phone calls, email or video calls – whichever works best for you and your circumstances.
• If you’d rather see them face-to-face in your own home, they can always accommodate that too.
• In each branch a portable hearing loop is available on request with 48 hours notice.
• To find out more or if you have any further questions, please contact your local branch.

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Branch Information

• For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the Peter Alan Swansea branch page on their website (opens in a new tab).
• This branch is located in/on a main shopping street/area.

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• Help and Assistance View
  • There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.

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Public Transport and Parking

• There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
• The nearest train station is Swansea.
• The branch does not have its own car park.
• There are no parking facilities available at the branch.

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• On Street Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of the branch).
• Public Car Parks View
  • Public parking is not available within approximately 200m of the branch.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Mansel Street.
• There is external signage.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is 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 not/do not contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Page Street.
• There is external signage.
• There is stepped access at this entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is 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 not/do not contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
  • This entrance may be locked but a member of staff will unlock it to allow entry.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• 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 not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is 20cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Inside the Branch

• There is step-free access throughout the majority of the branch.
• The type of flooring in the branch is carpet and wood.
• There is some flooring in the branch which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• 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 a waiting area available in the branch.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• Seating in the branch includes; sofas.

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Desk(s)

• There is/are 6 desk(s) in the branch.
• The desk(s) is/are located throughout the branch.
• The nearest desk is approximately 2m from the entrance.
• The desk(s) is/are is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to some of the desks.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to some of the desks.

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• Desk Features View
  • There are not screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind the desk(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Some of the desks are placed in front of a plain background.
  • 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).
  • None of the desks have clear space under them.
  • Potential obstructions include; panelling.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).

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Level Change (Access to Lower / Upper Branch)

• There is a/are step(s) located to the middle of the office.
• There is/are 3 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is 24cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.