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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.

About View
- 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 Palace Gardens Car Park.
- View information on Palace Gardens Car Park (opens new tab) .
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Enfield Chase.
- This station does not have step-free access.
- The nearest step-free train station is Enfield Town.
- 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.
- Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
Getting Help and Assistance View
- Seating is available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

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 height of the push pad is 95cm.
The doors open away from you.
The width of the opening is 192cm.
The doors have a high colour contrast.
There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 93cm.
There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
The slope has a slight gradient.

There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
Some flooring is shiny.
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.
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.
Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests, 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 vary due to the size of the space.
There are 5 meeting rooms in this branch.
Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 5 of them.

The counter is located ahead as you enter the branch.
The distance from the branch entrance is 6m.
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 113cm.
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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.