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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
- This is a building society.
- 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 The Rock Multi Storey Car Park.
- View information on The Rock Multi Storey Car Park (opens new tab) .
- The nearest bus station is Bury Interchange.
- The nearest tram stop is Bury Metro Stop.
- 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.
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.

Public Parking View
- There is a public car park located at The Rock Retail Park.
- The name of the car park is The Rock Multi Story Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

There is one ATM.
The ATM is located at the front of the branch to the left of the branch entrance.
The ATM is clearly signed.
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 84cm and 118cm.

This entrance is located at the front of the branch.
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 are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
The doors open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 156cm.
The doors have a low colour contrast.
There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

The counter is located ahead from the branch entrance on the left side of the branch.
The distance from the branch entrance is 9m.
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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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.
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.
Wayfinding signage is not provided.
Seating available for customers includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
Furniture available in this branch includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and desks.
The tables and desks are fixed.
The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
There are 4 meeting rooms in this branch.
Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 4 of them.

The room is located ahead from the branch entrance at the rear of the branch.
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.
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 96cm.
The door has a low 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 high colour contrast.
Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
All 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 clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
There is background noise in this room.
Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.