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 Risk Street.
- There is on-street standard parking and a taxi rank.
- The nearest train station is Dalreoch.
- This station does not have step-free access.
- The nearest step-free train station is Renton.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline Scotland (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.
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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).
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 Risk Street.
- The name of the car park is Risk Street.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not 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 at the front right of the branch.
- 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 88cm and 125cm.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front left 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 is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
- There is a phone shelf with a chair.
- The height to the surface of the phone shelf is 103cm.
- There is background noise.
- Area signage is not provided.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and high stools.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables.
- The tables are fixed.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There is 1 meeting room in this branch.
- The meeting room has step-free access.
Counter
- The counter is located to the right of the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 10m.
- 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, however it was not 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 (Strathclyde - Meeting)
- The room is located at the rear left 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 written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- The door has a high 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 colour contrast varies between low and high.
- 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 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 may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
