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Nationwide Barry

136 Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4HH

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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
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is a public car park located on Wyndham Street.
    • The name of the car park is Barry Library.
    • 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 right of the branch entrance .
  • The ATM is clearly signed.
  • The approach to the ATM has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 91cm and 129cm.

Entrance (Branch)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the branch.
  • 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 slight gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 88cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 83cm.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the second meeting room.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor 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, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this branch includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are 2 meeting rooms in this branch.
  • Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 1 of them.

Counter

  • The counter is located ahead from the branch entrance.
  • 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 114cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Meeting Room)

  • The room is located ahead from the branch entrance, to the left of the counter.
  • The distance from the branch entrance is 7m.
  • 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 67cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is not 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.
  • There is a clearly signed portable 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 room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.