Changing places

If you are lucky enough not to be disabled, toilet facilities for disabled people may sound like a niche issue.

But if you or someone you love is one of more than a quarter of a million people in Britain today who have one of the disabilities which can make it difficult to use ordinary facilities, you know how important it is to the human dignity of these individuals to have appropriate provision that they can use when they need to go.
So the government is consulting on proposals to require that new, or substantially refurbished, large buildings have Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people, helping to ensure everyone has the freedom to enjoy days out in dignity and comfort.

Key facts
  • There are over 1,300 Changing Places toilets in the UK, up from just 140 in 2007, but more are needed to support the number of people who need them. 
  • The proposals, being consulted on from today, are expected to add the toilets to more than 150 new buildings a year, including shopping centres and supermarkets. 
  • Changing Places toilets are larger accessible toilets for severely disabled people, with equipment such as hoists, curtains, adult-sized changing benches and enough space for carers. 

Why this matters:

Everyone should have the freedom to enjoy days out in dignity and comfort. Changing Places toilets make it easier for severely disabled people to travel, work, enjoy leisure activities and spend valuable time with family and friends.

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