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.
- View information on opening times.
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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 Horns Lane.
- View information on Horns Lane car park (opens new tab) .
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Princes Risborough.
- 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 very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- 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.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on High Street.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is a public car park located in Horns Lane.
- The name of the car park is Horns Lane.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located at the front right 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 and pay in ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 90cm and 120cm.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front of the branch in High Street.
- 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 bell at a height of 118cm.
- 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 86cm.
- 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 walkways.
- 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.
- 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 2 meeting rooms in this branch.
- Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 2 of them.
Counter
- The counter is located at the rear left of the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 3m.
- 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 93cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- 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.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
Room (Meeting Room)
- The room is located on the left as you enter the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 1m.
- 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 90cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
- 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
