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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 a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Victoria Street.
- View information on Victoria Street Car Park (opens new tab) .
- The nearest train station is Windsor & Eton Central.
- 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 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 and 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.

Public Parking View
- There is a public car park located in Russell Street.
- The name of the car park is Victoria Street.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

The counter is located ahead from the branch entrance.
The distance from the branch entrance is 3m.
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 93cm.
There is not a lowered section at the counter.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There may be background noise in this area.
Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
Some flooring is shiny.
There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
Access throughout may include pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
There may be background noise.
Area signage is not provided.
Seating available for customers includes: armchairs.
Furniture available in this branch includes: coffee tables.
Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
There are 4 meeting rooms in this branch.
Of these meeting rooms, there is step-free access to 4 of them.

The counter is located ahead from the branch entrance.
The distance from the branch entrance is 8m.
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 103cm.
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 are low level shelves at the counters.
There may be background noise in this area.
Some flooring is shiny.
Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

The room is located to the right from the branch entrance.
The distance from the branch entrance is 5m.
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 88cm.
The door has a high 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 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 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, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.