An ongoing battle-Parents battle for their children to access changing places in hospitals

SaraC_Scope
SaraC_Scope CP Network, Scope Posts: 357 Empowering
in Cerebral Palsy Network

It's devasting to read this article. Why are so many public buildings and public services lacking the essential facilities disabled people require. A Changing Place isn't a luxury, for some it's a necessity.

Imagine visiting a hospital or a school or any public space, needing the toilet, but someone says, No, sorry they aren't available to you. You're so desperate for the toilet, you have no option but to wet yourself and you still have to attend your appointment. How would that make you feel?

Why are disabled people made to feel less in this situation?

Parents Fight for Changing Places-ITV

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  • Chris75_
    Chris75_ Online Community Member Posts: 4,005 Championing

    It strikes me as strange that a hospital, of all places, that it should be found wanting in this regard.

    I remember being in a pub and asking where the disabled toilets were, only to be told they was behind scores of stacked chairs!

  • trouble5316
    trouble5316 Online Community Member Posts: 109 Contributor

    To me that is disgusting in this day and age

  • Annie015
    Annie015 Online Community Member Posts: 29 Contributor

    All buildings should have disabled toilets in them especially if any of their are disabled too.

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