Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- There are no toilet facilities.
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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 Q-Park Albion Street.
- View information on Q-Park Albion Street (opens new tab).
- The nearest train station is Leeds.
- 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 slope 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 a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- There is a public car park located on Albion Street.
- The name of the car park is Q-Park Albion Street.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.
ATMs (External)
- The ATMs are located to the left of the branch entrance.
- The ATMs are clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATMs has uneven surfaces and a slope.
- 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 87cm and 137cm.
- There is a lowered ATM available.
- The height of the lowered ATM features vary between 76cm and 123cm.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- 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.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 102cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- 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 which varies depending on the time of day.
- Area signage is not provided.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables and desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- The surface height of the desks is not 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 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 to the left side of 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 80cm and 125cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
- A second ATM was surveyed.
- The second ATM surveyed was a cash withdrawal and pay in machine.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 85cm and 140cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Counter
- The counter is located to the right side of the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 8m.
- 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 which varies depending on the time of day.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Counter (Host)
- The counter is located ahead as you enter 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 94cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds 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 background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Room (Meeting - Roundhay)
- The room is located to the rear left of the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 20m.
- 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 by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
