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 Hart Shopping Centre.
- View information on Hart Shopping Centre car park (opens new tab).
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
- The nearest train station is Fleet.
- This station has step-free access.
- 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 slight ramp 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).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Fleet Road.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is a public car park located off Albert Street.
- The name of the car park is Hart Shopping Centre car park.
- 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 right of the 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 94cm and 129cm.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front of the branch, on Fleet Street.
- 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.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There is a handrail on the left going up.
Branch
- 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.
- Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
- There is background noise.
- Area signage is not provided.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- There is 1 meeting room in this branch.
- The meeting room has step-free access.
ATMs (Internal)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the right after you enter 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 89cm and 127cm.
Counter
- The counter is located to the right after you enter the branch.
- The distance from the entrance is 15m.
- 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 low at the time of the survey.
Room (Meeting)
- The room is located to the rear right of the branch.
- The distance from the entrance is 21m.
- 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 90cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
- 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 not 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 is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
