Capital funding for Changing Places toilets
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Deadline: midday, Wednesday 15 July
"Changing Places toilets provide a vital facility for over 250,000 disabled people and their carers across the UK who require an accessible public toilet facility, providing the space and equipment for a disabled person to use the toilet when they are out and about.
"Following the closure of the Changing Places Fund in April last year, it is clear to me that a new fund is needed to encourage local authorities, businesses and venues to bring forward more Changing Places facilities.
"My debate in Westminster Hall will highlight the need for funding to create more Changing Places facilities across the UK and highlight examples of where new facilities should be installed.
"I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has recently used a Changing Places toilet, whether personally or when accompanying a person to which you provide care, and about the experiences you had accessing and using the facility."
Deadline: midday, Wednesday 15 July
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Adjournment debate: 'Changing Places Toilets' (Daniel Francis MP, 22 July 2025)
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