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Nationwide Dorking

164 High Street, Dorking, RH4 1UR

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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 designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on High Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is a public car park located in Mill Lane.
    • The name of the car park is St Martin's Walk.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not 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 and pay in ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 86cm and 126cm.

Entrance (Branch)

  • 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 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 96cm.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 84cm.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Branch

  • There is not step-free access throughout.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the counters and one of the meeting rooms.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Seating available for customers includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • 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 3 meeting rooms in this branch.
  • Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 3 of them.

Counter

  • The counter is located at the rear of the branch.
  • The distance from the branch entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has a very easy slope.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free access via a ramp to the counter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is an assistance bell before the ramp to the counters with a height of 102cm.
  • The height of the counter is 98cm.
  • 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 may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Room (Meeting Room)

  • The room is located to the right on entering the branch.
  • The distance from the branch entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a very easy slope.
  • 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 94cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • All of the desks are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not 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.