Access Guide
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
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About
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- There are no toilet facilities.
- View information on opening times.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is not a public car park nearby.
- The nearest train station is Buxton.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest bus station is Buxton Bus Station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- 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 permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There are both fixed and portable hearing assistance systems available.
- 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 a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the right 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 87cm and 126cm.
Entrance (Branch Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the branch.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is 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 height of the push pad is 87cm.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 161cm.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 89cm.
Branch
- 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 permanent physical obstructions and moveable 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: tables and desks.
- Some desks are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not 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.
- There are 2 meeting rooms in this branch.
- Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 2 of them.
Counter
- The counter is located ahead as you enter.
- 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 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.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Meeting Room)
- The room is located ahead and to the left after entering.
- The distance from the branch 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 88cm.
- The door has a medium colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
- 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 fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
