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Virgin Money St Helens

6 Bridge Street, St. Helens, WA10 1NF

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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

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Waterloo Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is a public car park located on Waterloo Street.
    • The name of the car park is Waterloo Street Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not 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 not 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 within 120cm.

Entrance (Branch)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • 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 step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 133cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Welcome Counter

  • The counter is located ahead 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 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Seating available for customers includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this branch includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
  • The surface height 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are 5 meeting rooms in this branch.
  • Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 5 of them.

Counter (Cashiers)

  • The counter is located on the right as you enter.
  • 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 106cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter (a writing shelf).
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The counter has a television, screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The 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 right as you enter.
  • The ATMs are clearly signed.
  • All of the ATMs are Talking ATMs.
  • Headphones for ATMs can 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

  • The room is located at the rear of the store.
  • The distance from the entrance is 25m.
  • 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 towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • 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: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of 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 a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • 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.