Accessibility and our offices

Clerksroom HQ, Taunton

• Wheelchair users and those with a mobility-based disability can enter the premises via the main entrance to equity house; the main entrance being level with the pavement.
• The entry door is manually operated once a team member has press the button allowing for access. Should you require assistance in opening the door, please advise team member who will be happy to assist.
• One of our internal office doors is slightly narrower than the preferred width of doors for wheelchair access (810mm). However, with both doors open the width is sufficient to permit wheelchair access.
• Our doorbell or entry system, both internal and external direct a reasonable height for access.
• Our reception waiting area has a mix of seats with arms and without arms as well as space for a wheelchair user to wait.
• Throughout the rest of the premises, the corridors are at the preferred width, the ground floor is fully accessible as are access points.
• The building has a lift which complies with the appropriate regulations and staircases are suitable for use by ambulant disabled people.
• The building has at least one wheelchair accessible WC cubicle which complies with the minimum dimensions.
• Kitchen facilities are at a wheelchair accessible height.
• Clerksroom is able to provide documents in alternative formats on request
• Clerksroom does not have Braille signage on its doors or numbered pads on coded doors and will undertake such reasonable adjustments or provide such support as is necessary upon request. 
• Chambers is able to provide a loop system for those with hearing impairments upon request.
• Clerksroom has access to appropriate providers if individuals need communication support.
• Clerksroom is able to accommodate an assistance dog if needed.
• Clerksroom offers a quiet and private space for people to go to and use in the building.
• Clerksroom is aware of the Access to Work scheme and supports and signposts staff and members to the scheme in appropriate situations.

Clerksroom London, 160 Fleet Street

• Wheelchair users and those with a mobility-based disability can enter the premises via the main entrance to 160 Fleet St; the main entrance being level with the pavement.
• The entry door is manually operated via key fob and therefore visitors will be greeted in any event. There is a secondary door which is automatic. Should you require assistance in opening the door, please advise team member who will be happy to assist.
• The entrance door is the preferred width of doors for wheelchair access (810mm).
• Key fob access to the door is at a reasonable height for disabled access.
• The reception and coffee shop on the ground floor of the building has a mix of seats with arms and without arms as well as space for a wheelchair user to wait.
• There are no corridors on the ground floor which is fully accessible for wheelchairs. There is a chairlift as you approach the seating area of the coffee shop on the ground floor.
• Access points via pass or entry code to private areas are accessible to members/staff in a wheelchair.
• Throughout the rest of the premises, the corridors are slightly less than the preferred width at 1.15mm. if necessary, support or reasonable adjustments will be provided and if necessary accommodations will be made elsewhere.
• The building has a lift which complies with the appropriate regulations and staircases are suitable for use by ambulant disabled people.
• The building has at least one wheelchair accessible WC cubicle which complies with the minimum dimensions.
• There are no kitchen facilities on the ground floor but there is a coffee shop area which is accessible.
• Clerksroom is able to provide documents in alternative formats on request.
• Clerksroom does not have Braille signage on its doors or number pads on coded doors and will undertake to make such reasonable adjustments or provide such support as is necessary upon request.
• Chambers is able to provide a loop system for those with hearing impairments upon request.
• Clerksroom has access to appropriate providers if individuals need communication support.
• Clerksroom is able to accommodate an assistance dog if needed.
• Clerksroom offers a quiet and private space for people to go to and use in the building.
• Clerksroom is aware of the Access to Work scheme and supports and signposts staff and members to the scheme in appropriate situations

Clerksroom Manchester, Centurian House, 129 Deansgate

• Wheelchair users and those with a mobility-based disability can enter the premises via the main entrance on Deansgate; the main entrance being level with the pavement.
• The main entry door is automatic and is the preferred width of doors for wheelchair access (810mm).  However, the out of hours access door is not wheelchair accessible. Alternative arrangements will be made if necessary.
• The doorbell or entry system is at a reasonable height for disabled access.
• The reception desk/waiting area is at a wheelchair accessible height and the seating area has a mix of seats with arms and without arms as well as space for a wheelchair user to wait.
• The entire ground floor is accessible to those in a wheelchair.
• The corridors in the remainder of the premises are slightly narrower than the preferred width (1050mm).   If necessary, support or reasonable adjustments will be provided and if necessary accommodations will be made elsewhere.
• The building has a lift which complies with the appropriate regulations and staircases are suitable for use by ambulant disabled people.
• The building has at least one wheelchair accessible WC cubicle which complies with the minimum dimensions.
• Kitchen facilities are at a wheelchair accessible height.
• Clerksroom is able to provide documents in alternative formats on request.
• Clerksroom does not have Braille signage on its doors or number pads on coded doors and will undertake to make such reasonable adjustments or provide such support as is necessary upon request.
• Clerksroom is able to provide a loop system for those with hearing impairments upon request.
• Clerksroom has access to appropriate providers if individuals need communication support.
• This office is not able to accommodate an assistance dog, however if such accommodation is required, alternative reasonable adjustment will be made.
• Clerksroom offers a quiet and private space for people to go to and use in the building.
• Clerksroom is aware of the Access to Work scheme and supports and signposts staff and members to the scheme in appropriate situations.