Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (Skipton Building Society)
Branch Information
- For opening times and services available in this branch, please visit the Northwich branch page on the Skipton Building Society website.
- This branch is located in/on a main shopping street/area.
- The main shopping street/area is pedestrianised.
- The branch is located within Leicester Street.
- The details within this access guide relate to the Skipton Building Society branch and not the shopping area.
- Colleagues do receive diversity and inclusion training.
- There is a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
- Colleagues are trained to British Sign Language level 1.
- There is a colleague that is a dementia friend.
- The branch does have a magnifying glass available.
- The branch does have a signature guide available.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available.
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available for the transaction desks and customer meeting rooms.
- For information about the Skipton video appointment service, please visit the Skipton Link page on the Skipton Building Society website.
Public Transport and Parking
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Public Transport
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- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the branch.
- The nearest train station is Northwich.
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Parking
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- The branch does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park within approximately 200m of the branch.
- The public parking facilities are located on Barons Quay.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
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Comments
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- The approach to Skipton Building Society is level when approaching from the right.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is external signage.
- The sign(s) is/are located above the entrance.
- The branch is clearly signed with 'Skipton Building Society'.
- There is a list of services at the entrance area.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with the immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Branch Internal Access
- There is step-free access throughout the branch.
- The type of flooring in the branch is carpet.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a seating area available in the branch.
- Seating in the branch includes; chairs with armrests and armchairs.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
Transaction Desk(s)
- There is/are 3 desk(s) in the branch.
- The desk(s) is/are located to the left, right and centre of the branch as you enter.
- The nearest desk is approximately 5m from the entrance/lift.
- The desk(s) is/are clearly signed.
- There is step-free access to the desk(s).
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the desk(s).
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the 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 background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the desk(s) are 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).
- All of the desks have clear space under them.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the desk(s).
- The system is a portable loop.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- Some of the hearing assistance systems are signed.
- Colleagues are trained to use the system.
Customer Meeting Room(s) (Room 1)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was Room 1.
- Room 1 is located to the right of the branch.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
- 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.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
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Room Details
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- There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is not fixed furniture within the room.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 70cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Customer Meeting Room(s) (Room 2)
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Access to the Room
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- The room surveyed was Room 2.
- Room 2 is located to the left of the branch.
- There is not wayfinding signage for the room.
- 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.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
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Room Details
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- There is a portable hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is not fixed furniture within the room.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the table is 70cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable desk is not available.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- The accessible toilet is within a staff area, please speak to a member of staff if you require the use of this facility.
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Location and Access
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- The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the branch.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 230cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is no dropdown rail.
- 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 general domestic waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
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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 both sides.
- 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 a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 74cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm.
- The height of the wash basin is 68cm.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 130cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.