World Toilet Day 2024

Each year, on November 19th, the United Nations’ World Toilet Day is celebrated, raising awareness of toilet provisions and sanitation around the world. This year the theme is ‘a place for peace'.

 

Right now, there are over 1/4million people across the UK living without access to appropriate toilet facilities. Many people with profound and multiple learning disabilities or with physical disabilities such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis often need extra equipment and space to allow them to use the toilet safely and comfortably. These needs are met by Changing Places Toilets. Changing Places Toilets enable anyone, regardless of their disability, to go to the shops, attend hospital appointments, enjoy community life, socialise and travel. All the things that many of us take for granted every day.

 

Changing Places toilets provide disabled people, their carers and families with peace of mind. When a venue has these vital facilities, it means that personal and physical care needs are considered, as well as access and inclusion, dignity and hygiene. 

This World Toilet Day, please help us spread awareness of Changing Places toilets and the need to continue the increase in provision of them in the UK.