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.
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Northampton.
- 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 level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- 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 is a fixed hearing assistance system.
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 on Bridge Street.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the left of the branch entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATM has uneven surfaces.
- 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 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 level access at the entrance.
- There is a bell at a height of 156cm.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 137cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
- There is a push pad to activate the doors for entrance. The push pad is located at 92cm.
Welcome Counter
- The counter is located to the right as you enter the branch.
- The distance from the entrance is 4m.
- 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.
- The counter has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Area signage is not provided.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and desks.
- Some desks are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is 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 to the left as you enter the branch.
- The distance from the entrance is 5m.
- 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 103cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- 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: chairs with armrests.
ATMs (Internal)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the left as you enter 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 and pay in ATM.
- The ATM controls/features are within 120cm.
Meeting Room
- The room is located to the right as you enter the branch.
- The distance from the entrance is 6m.
- 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 88cm.
- 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 colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
- The tables 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
