Access Guide
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.
Branch Information
- For contact details, opening times, and services available in this branch, please click here to visit the W H Brown Coggeshall 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
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- There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Kelvedon.
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Public Car Parks
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- Public parking is available within approximately 200m of the branch.
- The public parking facilities located close to the branch include: Stoneham Street.
Approach
- The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very slight incline.
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Comments
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- There is a drop kerb immediately outside of the branch on both sides of the road.
Outside Access
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the branch.
- There is external signage.
- There is stepped 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.
- The entrance door(s) does/do 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 106cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 79cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located before the threshold, at the threshold and just before the second door.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is 60cm.
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Comments
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- The 2 steps at the first door range between 18cm and 14cm. The step at the threshold of second door is 8cm.
Inside the Branch
- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the branch.
- The type of flooring in the branch is carpet.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not 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 and chairs with no armrests.
Desk(s)
- There is/are 2 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located to the right as you enter the branch (Sales). The Mortgage Consultant's desk is located at the rear of the branch.
- The nearest desk is approximately 4m from the entrance.
- The desk(s) is/are is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the desk(s).
- There is a clear unobstructed route to some of the desks.
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Desk Features
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- There are screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind some of the desks 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 moderate to 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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).
Step(s) (Access to The Mortgage Consultant's Area)
- There is a/are step(s) located in the centre at the rear of the branch.
- The step(s) is/are used to access The Mortgage Consultant's area.
- 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 lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.