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
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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 and large print.
Public Transport and Parking
- The nearest train station is Peterborough.
- The branch does not have its own car park.
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Shared Car Park
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- The branch shares a car park/parking facilities.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
- There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
Approach
- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
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Bollards
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- There are fixed bollards on the approach.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 152cm.
- The bollards have a good visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very slight incline.
Outside Access
- There is external signage.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately before the threshold.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Inside the Branch
- There is step-free access throughout the branch.
- The type of flooring in the branch is carpet.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a waiting area available in the branch.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- Seating in the branch includes; chairs with armrests and sofas.
Desk(s)
- There is/are 2 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located straight ahead from the main entrance.
- 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 the desk(s).
- There is 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 74cm.
- 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).
Meeting Room
- The Mortgage Services Room is located straight ahead of the main entrance..
- The room is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is not clear signage for the room (on or near the door).
- Colleagues can provide assistance getting to the room.
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room.
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Access into the Room
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
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Room Details
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- There is a fixed hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is fixed furniture within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the desk is 74cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are not screens, windows, TVs or mirrors in front of or behind the desk which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The desk is not placed in front of a plain background.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for customer use.
- The accessible toilet is within a staff area, please speak to a member of staff if you require the use of this facility.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the Sales area along the corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 9m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 74cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 161cm x 202cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 103cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by drawers and boxes.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm.
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.