Access Guide
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
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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 Pink Car Park - Meadowhall.
- View information on Pink Car Park - Meadowhall (opens new tab) .
- The nearest train station is Meadowhall.
- 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 steep ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the internal ATMs and a meeting room.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
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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 along Meadowhall Way.
- The name of the car park is Pink Car Park - Meadowhall.
- 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 of the branch.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is over 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 step-free access via ramps: the ATMs, and a meeting room.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- 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, 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- 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 at the rear of the branch.
- The ATMs are clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATMs has 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 82cm and 125cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Room (Meeting Room)
- The room is located ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the 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 95cm.
- 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 with armrests.
- 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 background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
