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 not a public car park nearby.
- There is on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is West Ruislip.
- This station does not have step-free access.
- The nearest step-free train station is Northolt Park.
- The nearest underground station is Ruislip.
- 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 slight 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.
- Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
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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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- On-street standard parking is available.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located at the front left 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 ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 88cm and 118cm.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front right of the branch on 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 slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- 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 89cm.
- 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 94cm.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- 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.
- Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
- There is background noise.
- Area signage is not provided.
- Seating available for customers includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables and desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- The surface height of the desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- 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 as 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 ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 87cm and 128cm.
Counter
- The counter is located to the left after you enter the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 6m.
- 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 97cm.
- 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.
Room (Meeting Room)
- The room is located at the rear of the branch on the left.
- The distance from the branch 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.
- 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 86cm.
- The door has a low 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: armchairs.
- 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
