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Virgin Money Middlesbrough Central

7 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 1RF

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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

  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Bolckow Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

ATMs (External)

  • The ATMs are located on the left side 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 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 branch.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 90cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 75cm.

Welcome counter

  • The counter is located straight ahead after entering.
  • 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 118cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is a phone shelf without a seat.
  • The height to the surface of the phone shelf is 100cm.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Seating available for customers includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of 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.

Counter (Cashiers)

  • The counter is located straight ahead on the left.
  • The distance from 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 105cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The counter has screens 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 may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

ATMs (Internal)

  • The ATMs are located on the left after entering .
  • 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.

Room (Meeting Room - Right Hand Side)

  • The room is located at the rear of the branch.
  • The distance from entrance is 15m.
  • 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 84cm.
  • 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 on request.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.