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 shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Warrington Central.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest bus station is Warrington Interchange.
- 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 level access 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: meeting rooms on level 1.
- There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
- Level 1 can be accessed via stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There are both fixed and portable hearing assistance systems available.
- 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.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- There is a public car park located under the Golden Square Shopping Centre.
- The name of the car park is Golden Square Underground.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the left of the branch entrance.
- 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 88cm and 127cm.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front of the branch.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single automatic door.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
Branch
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: meeting rooms on level 1.
- 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 pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
- There is background noise.
- Area signage is provided.
- Area signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of area signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The surface height of the desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There are 6 meeting rooms in this branch.
- Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 6 of them.
ATMs (Internal)
- The ATMs are located to the left as you enter the branch.
- The ATMs are clearly signed.
- All of the ATMs are Talking ATMs.
- Headphones for ATMs cannot be provided.
- The ATM surveyed was a cash withdrawal and pay in machine.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 82cm and 126cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Counter
- The counter is located ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 7m.
- 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 94cm.
- 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.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Room (Meeting)
- The room is located on the right after entering the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 13m.
- 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 91cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is a clearly signed portable 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
