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Virgin Money Stockton

46 High Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1SB

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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
    • There is a public car park located along High Street.
    • The name of the car park is Shambles 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 on the right side of the branch.
  • The ATMs are not 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 branch, to the right.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is 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 is a bell at a height of 150cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 138cm.
  • 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 automatic doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 74cm.

Welcome Counter

  • The counter is located ahead as you enter the branch.
  • The distance from the branch 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 118cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface height of the desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • 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 left side of the branch.
  • The distance from the branch entrance is 11m.
  • 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 may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

ATMs (Internal)

  • The ATMs are located ahead as you enter the branch entrance.
  • The ATMs are clearly signed.
  • The approach to the ATMs has pillars.
  • 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 - The Festival

  • The room is located to the rear of the branch, on the right side.
  • The distance from the branch entrance is 18m.
  • 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 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 requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • 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.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • 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.