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Nationwide Abergavenny

21 High Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5YN

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Branch Adaptations

  • There is a 'helping hand unit' which has items that may help you, such as pen grips and magnifiers - please ask a colleague.
  • 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).
  • Remote BSL interpreters are available on customers’ own devices through SignVideo. Your device will need to be WiFi enabled and have a camera and a speaker. Learn more about SignVideo (opens a new window).
  • In-person interpreters, such as BSL and Deafblind, can be booked in advance. A colleague can help with this.
  • To help you prepare for your visit Nationwide has developed a generic guide to visiting a branch (opens a new window).
  • You can request documents in alternative format including braille, large print and audio – please ask a colleague.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome.

Overview

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • There is a public car park located off Lion Street.
    • The name of the car park is Tiverton Place car park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are 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.
  • The approach to the ATM has a slope.
  • This ATM is a Talking ATM.
  • Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
  • This is a cash withdrawal and pay in ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 87cm and 131cm.

Entrance (Branch)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the branch, on High Street.
  • 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 very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 94cm.
  • 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 a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
  • There is background noise.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this branch includes: 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is 1 meeting room in this branch.
  • The meeting room has step-free access.

Counter

  • The counter is located to the right after 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 103cm.
  • 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 a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is a low level shelf at the counter.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Room (Meeting Room)

  • The room is located to the rear of the branch.
  • The distance from entrance is 10m.
  • 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 77cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • 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 and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • All of 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 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 room.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.