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Virgin Money Halifax

7 Waterhouse Street, Halifax, HX1 1XZ

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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

Parking

ATMs (External)

  • The ATMs are located on the left side of the building.
  • The ATMs are clearly signed.
  • The approach to the ATMs has a slope and a kerb.
  • All of the ATMs are Talking ATMs.
  • Headphones for ATMs cannot be provided.
  • The ATM surveyed was a cash withdrawal machine.
  • The ATM controls/features are not within 120cm.
  • A second ATM was surveyed.
  • The second ATM surveyed was a cash withdrawal machine.
  • The ATM controls/features are not within 120cm.
  • There is not an ATM at a lower height.

Entrance (Branch)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There are 3 steps as you enter.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Welcome Counter

  • The counter is located on the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the 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 118cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Seating available for customers includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this branch includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • 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 were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are 4 meeting rooms in this branch.
  • Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 4 of them.

Counter (Cashiers)

  • The counter is located to the left after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • 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 75cm.
  • 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 may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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: armchairs.

ATMs (Internal)

  • The ATMs are located opposite the entrance.
  • 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.

Meeting Room - Grey

  • The room is located behind the welcome counter.
  • The distance from entrance is 11m.
  • 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 76cm.
  • The door has a high 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: armchairs.
  • 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.