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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
    • There is a public car park located off Cork Street.
    • The name of the car park is Cork Street.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

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 ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • 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 handrails on both sides.
  • There are 2 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 107cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • 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 97cm.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of 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: armchairs.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are 2 meeting rooms in this branch.
  • Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 1 of them.

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 84cm and 101cm.

Counter

  • The counter is located to the left and ahead after you enter the branch.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • 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 96cm.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is some 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: armchairs.

Room (Meeting Room)

  • The room is located to the right of the counters.
  • The distance from the entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • This route also has narrow walkways.
  • 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 87cm.
  • The door has a high 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: armchairs.
  • 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.
  • 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.