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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

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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; Braille on request and 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 Corby.
• 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
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on New Street.
  • Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of the branch).

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Approach

• The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles/paving slabs.
• The approach surface is uneven in places.
• The branch is next to Fine and Country.
• There is step-free access on the approach.

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Outside Access

• This information is for the entrance located on the Market Square.
• There is external signage.
• There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • 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 85cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the entrance.
  • There is a slope with a very slight incline.

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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 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 3 desk(s) in the branch.
• The desk(s) is/are located straight ahead of 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 some of the desks.

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• Desk Features View
  • 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.
  • 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 72cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on some of the desks.
  • None of the desks have clear space under them.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).

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Meeting Room

• The Meeting Room is located immediately to the right 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 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 View
  • 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 84cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a 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 71cm.
  • 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.
  • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Meeting Room (Mortgage Services)

• The Mortgage Services Room is located along the corridor to the right of the main entrance..
• Clear signage for the room is not visible from the entrance.
• 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 View
  • 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 78cm.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
• Room Details View
  • There is not a 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 72cm.
  • 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 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.
• Comments View
  • The access space narrows to 54cm once inside the room.

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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.