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 a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is NCP High Street.
- View information on NCP High Street car park (opens new tab) .
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Weston-Super-Mare.
- 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 level access 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 pillars.
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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 designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in Oxford Place.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is a public car park located in Union Place.
- The name of the car park is NCP High Street.
- 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 right 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 91cm and 126cm.
Entrance (Branch)
- This entrance is located at the front 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 level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 102cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
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.
- Access throughout may include pillars.
- 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 without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- There are 5 meeting rooms in this branch.
- Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 5 of them.
ATMs (Internal)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the right after 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 and pay in ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 86cm and 125cm.
Counter
- The counter is located straight ahead after you enter the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 11m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has a television 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.
Room (Meeting Room)
- The room is located to the left after you enter the branch.
- The distance from the branch entrance is 11m.
- 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 87cm.
- 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 space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- 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 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, with unshaded light sources.
