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Nationwide Peacehaven

244 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, BN10 7NP

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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
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is a public car park located next to the branch, off Roderick Avenue.
    • The name of the car park is Roderick Avenue North.
    • 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 to the right as you face the branch.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not 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, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 95cm.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • 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 90cm.

Branch

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and permanent physical obstructions.
  • There is background noise.
  • Area signage is not provided.
  • Seating available for customers includes: armchairs.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is 1 meeting room in this branch.
  • The meeting room has step-free access.

ATMs

  • There are no ATMs available.

Counter

  • The counter is located ahead and to the right 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 99cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Entrance (Internal)

  • This entrance is located to the right as you enter the branch.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 93cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Room (Meeting Room)

  • The room is located to the rear of the branch, within the staff area.
  • The distance from the internal entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route also has narrow walkways.
  • 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 towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • 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 colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without 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 a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.