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 Market Hill car park.
- The nearest train station is Kettering.
- 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 the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the first floor meeting room.
- There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
- The first floor can be accessed via stairs.
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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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- There is a public car park located on Market Hill.
- The name of the car park is Market Place car park.
- 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 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 89cm and 119cm.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front of the branch on Bridge Street.
- The entrance area is not 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, which is push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 92cm.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 78cm.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is no (or very little) 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 1 of them.
Counter
- The counter is located ahead as you enter the branch.
- The distance from the entrance is 2m.
- 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 105cm.
- 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 no (or very little) 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 entrance is 3m.
- 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 77cm.
- The door has a high 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 high colour contrast.
- 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 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.
