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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 in Lyon Road.
    • The name of the car park is Platinum House.
    • 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 83cm and 114cm.

Entrance (Branch Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the branch on Station Road.
  • 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 are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 92cm.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 89cm.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.

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 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, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this branch includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 3 meeting rooms in this branch.
  • Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 3 of them.

ATMs (Internal)

  • The ATMs are located on the right as you enter the branch.
  • The ATMs are clearly signed.
  • All of the ATMs are Talking ATMs.
  • Headphones for ATMs cannot be provided.
  • The ATM surveyed was a cash withdrawal and pay in machine.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 88cm and 120cm.
  • There is not a lowered ATM available.

Counter

  • The counter is located at the rear of the branch on the right.
  • The distance from the branch entrance is 12m.
  • 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 99cm.
  • 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.

Room (Meeting)

  • The room is located to the right as you enter the branch.
  • The distance from the branch entrance is 6m.
  • 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 the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • 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 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.