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 Jamaica Street Car Park.
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Greenock West Railway Station.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest bus station is Greenock Bus Station.
- This bus station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline Scotland (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the internal ATMs and cashiers counter.
- There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There are both fixed and portable hearing assistance systems available.
- Domestic abuse support - We have a Safe Space where you can call a helpline, support service, or friends and family. Learn more about Safe Spaces (opens a new window).
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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Public Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located Jamaica Street.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is a public car park located on Jamaica Street.
- The name of the car park is Jamaica Street Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the right of the entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATM has a slope.
- This ATM is a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The ATM controls/features are not within 120cm.
Branch Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the branch.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is a bell at a height of 138cm.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second, 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 94cm.
- 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 96cm.
Welcome Counter
- The counter is located ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 3m.
- 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 115cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the cashiers counter and internal ATMs.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Area signage is not provided.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables, high tables and desks.
- Some desks are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The surface height of the desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the desks 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.
ATMs (Internal)
- The ATMs are located to the left of the cashiers counter.
- 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 ATM controls/features are not within 120cm.
- There is not an ATM at a lower height.
Cashiers Counter
- The counter is located on the right side of the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has a very easy slope.
- 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 a lowered section at the counter (a writing shelf).
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Meeting Room (Scotts)
- The room is located ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the branch 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 written text 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 88cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is not 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.
- 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 on request.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
