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Nationwide Loughton

106/108 High Road, Loughton, IG10 4HL

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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 High Beech Road.
    • The name of the car park is High Beech.
    • 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 at the front left 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 ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 103cm and 133cm.

Entrance (Branch)

  • This entrance is located at the front right of the branch on High 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 is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 105cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • 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 93cm.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the third meeting room.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • 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.
  • There are 3 meeting rooms in this branch.
  • Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 2 of them.

ATMs (Internal)

  • There is one ATM.
  • The ATM is located ahead as 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 ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 83cm and 125cm.

Counter

  • The counter is located ahead as you enter the branch.
  • The distance from the branch entrance is 5m.
  • 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 are low level shelves at the counters.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Meeting Room)

  • 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 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 away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
  • 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • 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 no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.