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Virgin Money Motherwell

43 Hamilton Road, Motherwell, ML1 3DD

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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 in front of the branch.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • There is a public car park located on 4 High Road.
    • The name of the car park is 4 High Road Parking.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.

ATMs (External)

  • The ATMs are located to the left of the branch entrance.
  • The ATMs are clearly signed.
  • The approach to the ATMs has uneven surfaces and a slope.
  • 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 an ATM at a lower height.
  • The ATM controls/features are not within 120cm.

Branch Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the branch.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 86cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 102cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low 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 branch.
  • The distance from the branch 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 a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 95cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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 circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include pillars.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, riser recliner chairs and benches.
  • Furniture available in this branch includes: tables, coffee 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • 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 ahead as you enter the branch.
  • The distance from the branch entrance is 8m.
  • 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 93cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • 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 is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

ATMs (Internal)

  • The ATMs are located on the left as you enter 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 ATM controls/features are not within 120cm.
  • There is not an ATM at a lower height.

Meeting Room (Dalzell)

  • The room is located on the right side of the branch.
  • The distance from the branch 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 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 is easy 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 and riser recliner chairs.
  • 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 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.