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 name of the nearest car park is Rutherglen Exchange Shopping Centre Car Park.
- View information on Rutherglen Exchange Shopping Centre Car Park (opens new tab).
- The nearest train station is Rutherglen.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline Scotland (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 all areas.
- There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is a fixed 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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- There is a public car park located at Rutherglen Exchange Shopping Centre.
- The name of the car park is Rutherglen Exchange Shopping Centre 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)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the right of the entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- This ATM is a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 103cm and 141cm.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front of the branch.
- 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 steep gradient.
- There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 84cm.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 109cm.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There is a second, single automatic door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- 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 70cm.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Area signage is not provided.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There are 3 meeting rooms in this branch.
- Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 3 of them.
ATMs (Internal)
- The ATMs are located to the the left of the counters.
- 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 height of the ATM features vary between 95cm and 125cm.
- There is a lowered ATM available.
- The height of the lowered ATM features vary between 78cm and 118cm.
Counter
- The counter is located at the rear of the branch.
- 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 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 is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Meeting Room
- The room is located on the left as you enter the branch.
- The distance from the entrance is 3m.
- 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 width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a medium 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: chairs with 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 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.
