enough room for a wheelchair and 2 A safe and clean environment carers, a hoist and an adult–sized, wide tear off paper roll to height adjustable changing bench. cover the bench These are known as Changing Place a large waste bin for Toilets, and there are roughly 150 disposable pads throughout Scotland. In February a non-slip floor. 2009, Changing Places toilets were included in the British Standards For further information, you can visit BS8300, this means that they should the website be included in all new larger Where to find a Changing Place buildings and complexes such as: Toilet • Large railway stations & airports PAMIS (an organisation helping people with profound and multiple • Sports & leisure facilities learning disabilities) has compiled a • Cultural centres such as concert halls and art galleries Other Schemes Just Can’t Wait • Shopping centres Many people have conditions which • Health facilities such as hospitals mean they often need to access a Each Changing Places toilet toilet urgently. Many charities have produced cards which you can use to provides: ask for access to toilets that are not The right equipment generally open to the public. Further a height adjustable information is available on their changing bench websites: a tracking hoist system, or mobile hoist if this is not possible. Enough space adequate space in the changing area for the disabled person and to two carers a centrally placed toilet with Comfort Scheme room either side In an attempt to save money, many a screen or curtain to allow Local Councils are closing public some privacy. toilets. As an alternative, they are
enough room for a wheelchair and 2 carers, a hoist and an adult–sized, height adjustable changing bench. These are known as Changing Place Toilets, and there are roughly 150 throughout Scotland. In February 2009, Changing Places toilets were included in the British Standards BS8300, this means that they should be included in all new larger buildings and complexes such as: • Large railway stations & airports • Sports & leisure facilities • Cultural centres such as concert halls and art galleries • Shopping centres • Health facilities such as hospitals Each Changing Places toilet provides: The right equipment a height adjustable changing bench a tracking hoist system, or mobile hoist if this is not possible. Enough space adequate space in the changing area for the disabled person and to two carers a centrally placed toilet with room either side a screen or curtain to allow some privacy. A safe and clean environment wide tear off paper roll to cover the bench a large waste bin for disposable pads a non-slip floor. For further information, you can visit the website Where to find a Changing Place Toilet PAMIS (an organisation helping people with profound and multiple learning disabilities) has compiled a Other Schemes Just Can’t Wait Many people have conditions which mean they often need to access a toilet urgently. Many charities have produced cards which you can use to ask for access to toilets that are not generally open to the public. Further information is available on their websites: Comfort Scheme In an attempt to save money, many Local Councils are closing public toilets. As an alternative, they are
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