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 a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Tesco Metro Multi-Storey Car Park.
- View information on Tesco Metro Multi-Storey Car Park (opens new tab) .
- There is on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Cosham.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest bus station is The Cosham Interchange.
- 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 access via a steep ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the customer interaction rooms on the first floor of the branch within the staff area.
- There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways and permanent physical obstructions.
- The customer interaction rooms on the first floor of the branch can be accessed via stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- 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 a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- On-street standard parking is available.
- There is a public car park located off Fire Station Close.
- The name of the car park is Tesco Metro Multi-Storey 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 left 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 ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 95cm and 142cm.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front of the branch, off the main High Street.
- 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 access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the ramp.
- There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 97cm.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- 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 90cm.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the customer interaction rooms on the first floor within the staff areas.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways and permanent physical obstructions.
- There is background noise.
- Area signage is not provided.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables and desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not 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 not 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 2 of them.
ATMs (Internal)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the right as you enter the branch.
- The ATM is not 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 80cm and 128cm.
Counter
- The counter is located to the right as you enter 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 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Customer Interaction)
- The room is located to the rear of the branch on the left.
- 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 89cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- 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 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 not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- 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.
