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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.

About View
- There are no toilet facilities.
- View information on opening times.
Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Church Road.
- View information on Church Road car park (opens new tab) .
- There is on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Burgess Hill.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
Getting In and Around View
- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars.
Getting Help and Assistance View
- 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.

This entrance is located at the front of the branch.
The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is step-free level access at the entrance.
There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
The height of the push pad is 89cm.
The door opens away from you.
The width of the opening is 82cm.
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 86cm.

There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
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 pillars.
There is background noise.
Area signage is provided.
Area signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
The colour, design and typeface of area signage is consistent throughout.
Seating available for customers includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
Furniture available in this branch includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
Some tables and desks are fixed.
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 suitable for wheelchair users.
The clear height under the desks 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 2 of them.

The room is located at the rear of the branch.
The distance from the branch entrance is 15m.
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 high colour contrast.
There is step-free level access throughout the room.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
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, however it was not 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, with unshaded light sources.