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 not a public car park nearby.
- The nearest train station is Coventry.
- This station has step-free access.
- 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 access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors to open 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.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the front of the branch.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- This ATM is a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The ATM controls/features are within 120cm.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front of the branch.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
- There is one step as you enter.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The step is clearly marked.
- The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step is 18cm.
- The ramp and step are located between the first and second doors.
Welcome Counter
- The counter is located ahead from the entrance.
- The distance from the 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 96cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: stools.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- Area signage is not provided.
- Seating available for customers includes: armchairs, benches and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some tables 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.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There are 2 meeting rooms in this branch.
- Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 2 of them.
Counter (Cashiers)
- The counter is located at the rear of the branch.
- The distance from the entrance is 12m.
- 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 106cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
ATMs (Internal)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the right from the entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- This ATM is a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a cash withdrawal and pay in ATM.
- The ATM controls/features are not within 120cm.
Meeting Room 2
- The room is located to the right side of the branch.
- The distance from the entrance is 8m.
- 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 numbered 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 low 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 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 a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
