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Skipton Building Society - Southport

18 London Street, Southport, PR9 0UE

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Overview

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Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the branch.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 95cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: one of the offices and the standard toilet.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this branch includes: tables and desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The surface height of the desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.
  • There are 4 meeting rooms in this branch.
  • Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 2 of them.

Counter

  • The counter is located on the left after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 111cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter (a writing shelf).
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.

Room

  • The room is located straight ahead after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The female and male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located at the back of the branch.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has stepped access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 62cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a hand dryer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.