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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 off Hyde Road.
    • The name of the car park is Hyde Road long stay car park.
    • 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 to the right of the entrance.
  • The ATM is clearly signed.
  • The approach to the ATM has a slope.
  • 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 88cm and 128cm.

Entrance (Branch)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the branch, on Hyde Road.
  • 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 very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
  • There is background noise.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 2 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 to the left after 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 and pay in ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 183cm and 122cm.

Counter

  • The counter is located to the right after you enter the branch.
  • The distance from the entrance is 11m.
  • 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.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Room (Meeting Room)

  • The room is located straight ahead after you enter the branch.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • 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 88cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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 may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.