Access Guide
Branch Adaptations
- There are ‘Speak Easy’ cards which will be out in the banking hall or on the counter. These are communication cards for people who find it difficult to speak.
- Learn more about 'Speak Easy' (opens a new window).
- You can request documents in alternative formats including Braille, large print and audio. A colleague can help with this.
- Remote foreign language interpreters are available. A colleague can help with this.
- Remote or In-person BSL interpreters can be booked in advance. A colleague can help with this.
Overview
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About
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- There are no toilet facilities.
- View information on opening times.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Broadway Car Park.
- The nearest train station is Bradford.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the first floor branch area and first floor meeting rooms.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- The name of the car park is Broadway Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
ATMs (External)
- The ATMs are located at the front of the branch.
- The ATMs are clearly signed.
- All of the ATMs are Talking ATMs.
- Headphones for ATMs cannot be provided.
- The ATM surveyed was a cash withdrawal machine.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 85cm and 115cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- 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 are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
Welcome Counter
- The counter is located ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 2m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 118cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
- There may be background noise.
- Area signage is not provided.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables and desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- The surface height of the desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are 5 meeting rooms in this branch.
- Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 1 of them.
Counter (Cashiers)
- The counter is located ahead as you enter .
- The distance from entrance is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 105cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
ATMs (Internal)
- The ATMs are located to the right of the branch.
- The ATMs are clearly signed.
- All of the ATMs are Talking ATMs.
- Headphones for ATMs cannot be provided.
- The ATM surveyed was a cash withdrawal and pay in machine.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 100cm and 140cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Ground Floor Meeting Room
- The room is located to the left of the branch.
- The distance from entrance is 4m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- 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 85cm.
- 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: armchairs and riser recliner chairs.
- Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
- All of the desks are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides, that are within reach.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are a set of double doors at the top of the stairs.
