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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.

About View
- There are no toilet facilities.
- View information on opening times.
Parking and Public Transport View
- 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 Skegness.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
Getting In and Around View
- There is step-free access via a steep 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.
Getting Help and Assistance View
- 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 not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

This entrance is located at the front of the branch.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is not 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 steep gradient.
There is a single automatic door.
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 low colour contrast.
There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.

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.
Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
There is background noise.
Area signage is not provided.
Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
There is 1 meeting room in this branch.
The meeting room has step-free access.

The counter is located ahead and to the left as you enter.
The distance from the 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 111cm.
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 were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

The room is located at the rear of the branch.
The distance from the entrance is 9m.
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 89cm.
The door has a low colour contrast.
There is step-free level access throughout.
There is not 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.
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.
Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
There is background noise in this room.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.