Official #ChangingPlaces UK X account by @pamis_scotland. We campaign, provide technical advice & register all UK Changing Places Toilets
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BREAKING NEWS: We are delighted to let you all know that tomorrow the Chancellor, @RishiSunak, will announce a £30 million #ChangingPlaces toilet fund in the #Budget2020! This will result in a dramatic increase in provision. Read more here > changing-places.org/news/_bu…
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This #ChangingPlacesAwarenessDay we have 2 exciting developments for the campaign- legislation for new, public buildings and funding for motorway service stations- both will provide England more #ChangingPlaces toilets!
Read more >> bit.ly/399Rojz @mhclg @transportgovuk
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The #ChangingPlaces toilet at #Windsor castle is a reminder that #incLOOsion is possible no matter how old the building is uktoiletmap.org/toilet/view/…
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The #ChangingPlaces toilet Fund is now official in the #Budget2020! This is a victory for every single person who has been part of the fight for greater #incLOOsion- thank you for making this possible! View it here > gov.uk/government/publicatio…
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Happy Changing Places Awareness Day 2023 everyone! 💙
We'll be spending the day celebrating the campaign and all of the fantastic work done so far, as we look towards an increasingly incLOOsive future!
#CPAD23 #ChangingPlacesToilets
ALT The Changing Places logo with a border which says: Changing Places Awareness Day, 19th July
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Today, we're pleased to announce the locations of the first 22 motorway services who will be installing #ChangingPlaces toilets thanks to funding from @transportgovuk. Read more here ow.ly/wLf150whLvV
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Today is #WorldToiletDay. This years theme is "Leave no one behind." We know a lack of #ChangingPlaces toilets in the UK denies over 1/4 million people their human right to sanitation. Globally this impacts millions of people. Greater #incLOOsion is needed changing-places.org/news/wor…
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The first Changing Places Toilet in Belgium has just been installed , in the library !
#Incl00sion
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#ChangingPlacesToilets are a necessity, NOT a luxury! They provide the right equipment, enough space, and a clean & safe environment for people who need them, that's why we campaign and call for all venues to install these essential toilets!
#IncLOOsion #Equality
ALT white the on a blue background says: Changing Places toilets are a necessity, not a luxury
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It's here - the countdown is over and #CPAD21 has arrived so let's make some noise about #ChangingPlacesToilets! We know they're essential for an incLOOsive society, let's make sure everyone else knows too!
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The countdown is over… Happy Changing Places Awareness Day 2022 everyone! 🚽🥳
Let's mark the day with a celebration of how far we've come and a call to keep moving forwards to a more #IncLOOsive society.
#CPAD22
ALT The Changing Places toilets logo, text says: Changing Places Awareness Day, 19th July
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We’re delighted to share the news that everyone has been eagerly awaiting: the awards for the @luhc
funding for the installation of #ChangingPlacesToilets in England have been announced!
Read more and find the full list of awardees here: gov.uk/government/publicatio…
ALT Interior of a Changing Places toilet. Text says: Funding Announcement
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Exciting news! We have been told there is a big announcement coming in the #Budget2020 tomorrow about #ChangingPlaces toilets. Watch this space...
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It’s the news we know you’ve been waiting for… applications for the @mhclg £30m funding for #ChangingPlacesToilets have opened!
Find out more about how your Local Authority can apply: changing-places.org/local-au…
#Access #Equality
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Our logo has had a colour change in honour of #PurpleTuesday! The consumer spending power of disabled people and their families is worth £249 billion and is rising. A lack of #ChangingPlaces toilets can be a major barrier for disabled people when shopping purpletuesday.org.uk/
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Venues: We know everyone's busy and that reopening your #ChangingPlacesToilet might feel like just another thing on your to-do list, but these toilets are essential for many... and if your standard toilets are open, then your #ChangingPlacesToilet should be too! #Equality #Access
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Did you know @Tesco now have 40 #ChangingPlaces installed in their stores across the country?
Thanks to our dedicated campaigner @kerrymThompson for her involvement with this.
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The wait is over! It is officially #ChangingPlaces toilet awareness day! Please help us make a noise about the vital importance of these toilets for over ¼ million people across the UK and millions more worldwide. Find out more & get involved: changing-places.org/get_invo… #CPAD2019
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New registration in from the Tate Museum , St . Ives in Cornwall.
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We have just registered 3 new @Tesco #ChangingPlaces toilets! This is part of a wider commitment from the retailer to provide over 30 new facilities. Thanks to all who made this possible. Special thanks to @kerrymThompson who has been integral in making this project a reality.
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Fab colours inside this new #ChangingPlaces at Leicester Royal Infirmary ; there's still only 59 hospitals registered with us- we need more!
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#ChangingPlacesToilets are NOT a luxury!
They provide essential equipment, enough space, and a clean, safe & dignified environment for people who need them.
To find out more about what makes CPTs so important, take a look at our website: ow.ly/4erz50KNVnL
#AccesMatters
ALT White text on a blue background and the Changing Places logo. Text says: Changing Places toilets are a necessity, NOT a luxury.
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Providing #ChangingPlaces toilets at TV studios would help remove some of the barriers that stop disabled people from being visible on TV. Everyone deserves to go to the toilet in comfort, safety and with dignity
The irony that you go to @ITNProductions to discuss disability & politics with your wheelchair using daughter & you have to take your own bed to lay her on, no #ChangingPlaces on site. We can sort this @channel5_tv @JeremyVineOn5 ! Talk to me. Dan
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Our campaigners are awesome!
Here's @zackyboy14 at No'10, he has fought endlessly for more #ChangingPlaces in Motorways services .
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Signage is vital!
If you have a #ChangingPlaces then shout about it; get in touch with us for the signage files .
We loved this alternative sign someone posted last week , although its not a Changing Place it promotes #Incl00sion
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Did you know the Changing Places Toilet logo is trademarked ?
To display the official signage the venue must meet the required standards .
Do you know of any out there that may not be on the map, if so let us know ?
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UPDATE: we plan to launch the DfT funding project for applications from motorway services in April. We've met a number of the operators who were really positive about the project & their commitment to #ChangingPlaces. Thanks to all campaigners who have made the case for years!
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We're thrilled to share that the outcome of Round 2 of @luhc #ChangingPlacesToilets funding in England has been announced!
Over 100 more CPTs will be built in areas where there is currently low provision.
Read more and see the full awardee list here: ow.ly/LxG150MJe7W
ALT The interior of a Changing Places toilet which has been installed in round 1 of the programme, showing the adult-sized changing bench, peninsular toilet, ceiling hoist and grab rails. The Changing Places logo is shown. Blue text on a white background says: Funding Announcement!
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We're 15 today! That's right, the campaign started 15 years ago today & since then we've seen over 1600 #ChangingPlacesToilets installed in the UK. We've come so far, but there's still a long way to go & we'll keep campaigning until everywhere is #IncLOOsive! #CPAD21
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We're thrilled to announce that round 2 of @luhc funding for #ChangingPlacesToilets in England is officially open!
Local Authorities that didn't opt in during round 1 and areas identified as having the greatest need will be eligible to apply in this final round.
#Funding
ALT The interior of a Changing Places toilet. The Changing Places logo. A banner across the image says: Funding announcement!
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First registration of the year goes to Hull Royal infirmary , they've another one coming shortly too !
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Did you know there are 8 Churches with registered #ChangingPlaces toilets across the UK? #EasterSunday
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It is #InternationalDayOfHappiness! Toilets don't normally make people THIS happy but #ChangingPlaces toilets do because they are vitally important for over 1/4 million people and their families. Help spread awareness by sharing your happy #CPselfies today 😀
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Delighted to announce another new Science Museum opening today in Kensington, London .
#Incl00sion
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What an incredible night !
Whilst we didn't win our category we had the amazing opportunity to raise awareness of the campaign and meet lots of influential people .
Congratulations to all the winners, keep on making a difference!
#Incl00sion
#ICA19
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If you use or need to use Changing Places toilets, please have your say about where these facilities are most needed.
MDUK is working with MHCLG to decide how best to direct their £30m funding to install more CP toilets in England. Take the survey researchinstitutefdc.fra1.qu…
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We've just registered 9 new @Tesco #ChangingPlaces toilets at their stores in Faversham, Pembroke Dock, Holyhead, Sudbury, Clevedon, Tiverton, New Milton, Workington and Carrickfergus! More to follow soon...
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We were delighted to hear of this news just before Christmas that funding has been put aside for #ChangingPlaces toilets to be installed in 100 hospitals. If you know of a hospital without a Changing Places get in touch!
changing-places.org/news/big…
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We are delighted to hear we have been short listed for this prestigious award!
#Incl00sion
Congratulations to all at @CP_Consortium. You have been shortlisted for the Diversity Marketing Campaign of the Year Award at The Inclusive Companies Awards 2019!! Brilliant achievement! #ICA19 #ShortlistedNominee #MarketingCampaign #Diversity #Inclusion #Congratulations
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We are delighted to announce that the @mhclg consultation to make #ChangingPlaces toilets mandatory in all new, large public buildings in England is now LIVE. You can take part here > surveymonkey.com/r/ChangingP… THANK YOU to all campaigners for making this a reality!
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We are delighted to have registered the new Changing Places toilet at Glasgow Queen Street.
More information can be found on the official Changing Places toilet map:
changing-places.org/toilet/v…
#ChangingPlaces @ScotRail @PAMIS_Scotland
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More new registrations in from our friends @Tesco !
They have now added #ChangingPlaces toilets to the following stores ;-
Rugby
Dereham
Ludlow
Loving the #Incl00sion
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Delighted to announce we've just registered the following service stations ;-
Knutsford, Reading,Hilton,Heston,Cambridge Extra from @motoway .
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The Changing Places toilet campaign was nominated for a National Diversity Award.
Whilst we didn’t win, we are so grateful to those of you who nominated the campaign and for the hard work of campaigners for helping us to succeed in getting more CPTs in the UK.
ALT A man in a suit and 2 ladies in dresses are holding up a certificate at the award ceremony .
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Without #ChangingPlacesToilets, people are forced to stay at home, limit outings and/or fluid intake, or use toilets that undermine their dignity and threaten their safety.
This is unacceptable and it's why we continue to campaign!
buff.ly/47mQn4n
#MondayMotovation
ALT Collage of campaigners holding signs that say: No one should have to lie on a toilet floor.
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We were delighted to hear we have been nominated and short listed for these awards later this month, thank you to all the hard work everyone does raising awareness !
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Have you thought about joining the #ChangingPlacesToilet campaign but you’re just not sure where to start?
Take a look at our web page and #GetInvolved today!
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Shocked?
Unacceptable that over 250,000 disabled people can't go out to the pub or for a meal as there's no suitable toilets for them.
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We are lost for words and overwhelmed by the support shown and awareness raised yesterday - thank you! Here are some of our favourite snaps from the day #CPAD2019 #ChangingPlaces #ChangingLives
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How's this for Monday Motivation ...
Tesco have also now registered West Durrington Store and Pontypridd....and there's still more to come this week !
We are loving their commitment to #ChangingPlaces toilets.
@Tesco
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#ChangingPlacesToilets provide the right equipment, enough space, and a clean & safe environment for people who need them... that's over 1/4 million people in the UK for whom Changing Places toilets are a necessity, NOT a luxury - and that's why we campaign! #MondayMotivation
ALT White text on a blue background and the Changing Places toilets logo. Text says: Changing Places toilets are a necessity, not a luxury.
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2 new registrations in from Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
They now have 4 #ChangingPlaces toilets on site !
#Incl00sion
@GreatOrmondSt
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New registration in for @Morrisons from their Leicester store .
This now takes us over 1500 registered #ChangingPlacesToilets
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Without #ChangingPlacesToilets, people are forced to stay at home, limit outings and/or fluid intake, or use toilets that undermine their dignity and threaten their safety. This is unacceptable and it's why we continue to campaign!
ow.ly/WxFW50HYA2p
#MondayMotovation
ALT Collage of Changing Places Toilets campaigners holding signs that say: Nobody should have to lie on a toilet floor
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How have you been coping in the heat, staying hydrated with nice cool drinks?
Now imagine there isn't a toilet nearby you can use.
This is the reality for those who use #ChangingPlacesToilets, sometimes keeping themselves dehydrated to avoid being 'caught short'
#Reality #CPAD22
ALT White text on a blue background says: Changing Places toilets are a necessity, not a luxury.
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We are delighted to hear we have been recognised and nominated for this amazing award , check out the link to learn more about it !
#Incl00sion
@ndawards
Congratulations to all at @CP_Consortium - You have been nominated for the Community Organisation Award for Disabilitty at The National Diversity Awards 2020 in association with @itvnews !! 🤩You can vote for Changing Places by visiting nationaldiversityawards.co.u… #NDA20 #Vote
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Superb awareness raising from @Tesco highlighting their commitment to #ChangingPlaces toilets
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Think installing a #ChangingPlacesToilet is too difficult?
Imagine how difficult it is to not be able to access a usable toilet when you need one!
In the grand scheme of things, installation is easy
#Equality #Access
ALT Some difficulties faced by disabled people including: having to sit in your waste or lay in somebody else’s to be changed, having a disability that prevents you doing things you love, having to keep quiet as you’re embarrassed to discuss your toileting needs in public, having a disability that restricts your life, watching somebody you love endure any of this. Providing a CPT is easy, in the grand scheme of things.
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Happy National Children’s Day!
No child should have to lie on a toilet floor, #ChangingPlacesToilets have adult-sized changing benches, there’s always somewhere safe and clean to change your little one, even when they’re not so little anymore!
#IncLOOsion #Equality #NCDUK2021
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AWARENESS DAY- diary date - JULY 19TH.!
We've been reaching out to our campaigners chatting through ideas lately for this day; we want to spread the word as far and wide as possible - global awareness!
watch this space ....
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NHS Hospitals can now apply for funding for #ChangingPlaces , read more here ;-
changing-places.org/news/big…
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We've registered the first new #ChangingPlaces toilets of 2019! One at @IKEAUK in Cardiff and the other @NewquayZoo! Thank you both for making your venues more #incLOOsive!
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Thank you to @BBCTheOneShow for featuring the #ChangingPlaces toilet campaign in your show tonight & to everyone involved. You can view the episode on BBC iPlayer approx 12m 50 seconds bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0… @MDUK_News @PAMIS_Scotland
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Great to see @RobPBurley - Director of Care Campaigns and Support at Consortium co-chair @MDUK_News - speaking about the need for more #ChangingPlacesToilets on @BBCBreakfast this morning!
#AccessibilityMatters
“There are around 2,000 @ChangingPlaceUK toilets but we want them in all venues where people gather.”
Our Director of Care, Campaigns and Support @RobPBurley was on @BBCBreakfast this morning talking about the need for specialist toilet and changing facilities
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Happy #ChangingPlaces toilet awareness day! Today is a day to not only raise awareness of these life-changing facilities, but celebrate how far we have come with #incLOOsion in the UK.
Read our review of the past year here: changing-places.org/news/vie…
#CPAD2024
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If you are struggling to find an internal space to install a #ChangingPlaces toilet, take a look at these external modular options ;-
changing-places.org/find_a_t…
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First #ChangingPlaces toilet on a Ferry! Congratulations and thank you to all who made this possible!
We welcomed Liam Thom on board yesterday to unveil our new #ChangingPlacesToilets for use on MV Hrossey & MV Hjaltland. Proud to provide fully accessible toilets for our customers with complex care needs.
#InclusiveTravel #incLOOsion #ChangingPlaces #Accessibility @upstreamscot
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A new registration and opening today for Guys and St Thomas Hospital.
@GSTTnhs
uktoiletmap.org/toilet/view/…
We love the signage too !
guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/news-…
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It's #IDPWD21 and we're proud to be celebrating as founders of the #ChangingPlacesToilets campaign, which began here in the UK with the Changing Places Consortium and has grown globally helping make the world a more #IncLOOsive place!
ALT Changing Places toilets logo made up of small photos of campaigners
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We love it when venues go the extra mile and have a bit of fun with decorating their #ChangingPlacesToilets – just because a toilet is functional, doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful! #NotYourAverageToilet #SundayFunday
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Amazing news this morning from our friends in Austrailia.
Let's hope the impending Government Consultation can help shape the future for our people.
From today, 1 May 2019, the Australian National Construction Code requires a new class of toilet, based on the Changing Places design, called Accessible Adult Change Facilities in certain classes of public buildings. Visit: changingplaces.org.au #changingplaces,tranforminglives
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You can find all registered #ChangingPlaces toilets on our map. Take a look today > uktoiletmap.org/
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a new registration today from Waltham Abbey Leisure Center, they even have a great area in the pool too for easy access.
We now have 263 sports band Leisure Centers on the map.
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2 more Registrations for @Tescos from their stores in Portland, Dorset and Stockton OnTees in Durham.
#Incl00sion at it's best !
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We want to say a MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS to @Access_Day
@EuansGuide
for raising awareness across the country today with #Incl00sion and supporting #ChangingPlaces Campaign.
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We're very happy to be starting the week with a new registration for @altontowers, making trips to the theme park even more IncLOOsive!
You can find their new #ChangingPlacesToilet on our official map: ow.ly/9XLV50Kp7S8
#AccessMatters #Accessibility
ALT Three images of the interior of the new Changing Places toilet at the Alton Towers Resort, showing the adult-sized changing bench, peninsular toilet and height adjustable washbasin. Text says: Alton Towers Resort. The MDUK, Changing Places and PAMIS logos are all shown
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We love getting your #ChangingPlaces photos! They are a reminder of the real life-changing difference these toilets make to peoples lives 💙
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#ChangingPlacesToilets are a necessity, NOT a luxury! They provide the right equipment, enough space, and a clean & safe environment for people who need them... that's over 1/4 million people in the UK - and that's why we campaign!
#IncLOOsion #Equality
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This is positive news for disabled people wanting to attend gigs! However, there are still accessibility barriers to overcome, particularly in relation to the availability of #ChangingPlaces toilets at gig venues bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment…
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In case you missed it, the #Budget2020 included two BIG bits of news for people who need #ChangingPlaces toilets- £30 million of funding to install in existing buildings and (long awaited) changes to standards making installation mandatory in new builds! changing-places.org/news/_bu…
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Huge news for those who need #ChangignPlaces toilets in Scotland! We hope the rest of the UK will follow this #incLOOsive example! Congratulations to @PAMIS_Scotland and all who worked so hard to make this possible 🏴
From the 18th May 2020, planning applications for large, public buildings in Scotland are required to include a #ChangingPlaces toilet based on regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament on the 6th March 2020.
More details and links here: bit.ly/38Hb78A #inclusion
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We are back from furlough leave !
How are you all?
Catching up with a very full inbox and lots of new registrations to get through so please bear with me :)
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Read about some of the fantastic campaigning work of @alison_beevers and her son, Mylor. Not only did they give us the 1000th #ChangingPlaces toilet but they also introduced the #CPselfie kit and #ArtOfIncLOOsion (among other things)! True CP champions! changing-places.org/real_lif…
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71 museums/art galleries have #ChangingPlacesToilets
Sounds good? To put it into context, the Museum Association estimates there are around 2,500 museums in the UK - that means that only 3% have CPTs!
Museums should be accessible for everyone and it's time to #MakeAChange
ALT A museum entrance with high arched ceilings and pillars. The Changing Places logo is shown. Text says: only 71 museums/galleries in the UK have Changing Places toilets
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The #ChangingPlacesToilets campaign has many wonderful supporters, from individuals to venues, suppliers, and government departments - to everyone who supports the Campaign, we just want to say a huge thank you!
#CPAD23
ALT Blue text on a white background says "Thank you!" The Changing Places logo is shown and there is a border of campaigner photos
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We are meeting with the Motorway service providers next week to tell them about the @transportgovuk funding. Please help strengthen our presentation by sharing your positive and negative motorway experiences and photos re: #ChangingPlaces toilets.
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New registration from Yorkshire Wildlife Park @YorkshireWP
It's now open for visitors , along with a new fully Incl00sive #ChangingPlacesToilet
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We often mention this but SIGNAGE is vital!
If you have a #ChangingPlaces toilet , make sure everyone knows where to find it !
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Would you be happy going to a pub or restaurant knowing they didn't have a toilet you could use? People who need #ChangingPlaces toilets have to face this situation every day. It's time for venues to become more #incLOOsive!
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Out and about this Bank Holiday weekend?
Don't forget to show us your selfies of how #ChangingPlaces are making it possible :)
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Its the destination toilet selfie of Kings Cross!
Great to catch up with you @MikScarlet @gilbylu and talk all things toilets .
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Hi Sarah, we don't have this one registered so it shouldn't be displaying #ChangingPlacesToilets signage (the logo is trademarked and should only be used after successful registration)
@SilverstoneUK we'd love to support you in getting the most from your space - please DM us!
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A new registration in from Tower Gardens Pavillions in Skegness
Welcome to them over in the Lincolnshire coast.
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Why are #ChangingPlacesToilets so important?
Take a look at this real-life story from @Shelley_simmo, mum to Fraser and dedicated campaigner, to learn more: buff.ly/3stK3JS
#IncLOOision #AccessibilityMatters
ALT Fraser outside a Changing Places toilet, with a big smile and both thumbs up. The CHanging PLaces logo can be seen on a sign in the background
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Northern Ireland @abcb_council have just added these 4 #ChangingPlacesToilets to the map today in County Armagh.
South Lake Leisure , x 2 new facilities
Portadown People's Park
Gilford Community Centre
#IDPD2020
#Incl00sion
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Another hospital registration from East Surrey Hospital @sashnhs .
We are really pleased to see more #ChangingPlaces being installed over the last few months #Incl00sion.
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We’re absoLOOtely thrilled to have been nominated for an award at the National Diversity Awards 2021! #ChangingPlacesToilets #IncLOOsion
Congratulations to Changing Places who has been nominated for the Community Organisation (Disability) Award at The National Diversity Awards 2021. In association with @itvnews. To vote please visit nationaldiversityawards.co.u… #NDA21 #Nominate #VotingNowOpen
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