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 William H Brown Kimberley 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; Braille on request, large print on request, different languages on request and audio on request.
Public Transport and Parking
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Ilkeston Station.
- The nearest tram stop is Phoenix Park Tram Stop.
- The branch does not have its own car park.
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On Street Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of the branch).
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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: Newdigate Street Car Park.
Approach
- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very slight incline.
Outside Access
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- 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.
- 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 81cm.
- 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 immediately to the left as you enter.
- 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 21cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Inside the Branch
- There is not step-free access throughout 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.
- Seating can be provided for customers while they wait.
- Seating in the branch includes; chairs with no armrests and adjustable chairs with wheels and armrests.
Desk(s) (Residential Sales)
- There is/are 1 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located at the top of the steps to the right.
- The nearest desk is approximately 3m from the entrance.
- The desk(s) is/are is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is stepped access to the desk(s).
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the desk(s).
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Desk Features
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- 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.
- The desk(s) is/are not 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).
Desk(s) (Mortgage Services)
- There is/are 1 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located at the rear left of the branch.
- The nearest desk is approximately 7m from the entrance.
- Clear signage for the desk(s) is not visible from the entrance.
- There is stepped access to the desk(s).
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the desk(s).
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Desk Features
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- There are screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind the desk(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The desk(s) is/are not 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).
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.