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Introduction

Leighton Linsdale Citizens Advice Bureau is located on the ground floor of Bossard House.

Opening Times

Monday 10:00 - 13:00.
Monday 16:00 - 18:30.
Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00.
Tuesday 14:00 - 16:00.
Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00.
Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00.
Thursday 10:00 - 13:00.
Thursday 14:00 - 16:00.
Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Leighton Buzzard.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Leighton Buzzard.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- The car park is at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 550cm (11ft 10in x 18ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- Alternatively, there is West Street Multi-Storey Car Park directly next to the venue.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

Comments View
- There is a 2cm threshold at the entrance.

Outside Access (CAB Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of Bossard House.
There is level access into the venue.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are bright.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 185cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 1in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 81cm (2ft 8in) high.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.