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Overview

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • 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.