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.
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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 nearest car park is located on Lidget Hill.
- View information on Lidget Hill Car Park (opens new tab).
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
- The nearest train station is New Pudsey.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest bus station is Pudsey.
- This bus 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 access via a steep slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: 2 meeting rooms.
- There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- 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).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Manor House Street.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is a public car park located on Lidget Hill.
- The name of the car park is Lidget Hill Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
ATMs (External)
- The ATMs are located to the right of the 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 not an ATM at a lower height.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is sloped and stepped access at the entrance.
- The slope bypasses the steps.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are 4 steps as you enter.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps have tactile markings at the top.
- 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 between 30cm-45cm.
- There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 87cm.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 96cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 73cm.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
- The following areas have stepped access: 2 meeting rooms.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- There may be background noise.
- Area signage is not provided.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables and desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There are 3 meeting rooms in this branch.
- Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 1 of them.
ATMs (Internal)
- The ATMs are located straight ahead then to the left as you enter.
- 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.
Welcome Counter
- The counter is located to the left as you enter.
- 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 windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Counter (Cashier)
- The counter is located straight ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 7m.
- 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 which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed portable 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.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Meeting Room
- The room is located straight ahead and then on the right as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- 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 width of the opening is 88cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
- 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 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.
