These larger, accessible toilets are designed for those who cannot use standard accessible toilets, with equipment such as hoists, curtains, adult-sized changing benches, and space for carers
People with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well people with other physical disabilities such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis often need extra equipment and space to allow them to use the toilets safely and comfortably
Jan from Isle Access shares her opinions about making the Isle of Wight more accessible for people with disabilities and how that could improve the tourism sector
No Barriers to Disability are petitioning the Isle of Wight Council over the provision (or rather the lack of) of Changing Places toilets for the severely disabled.
More than £81,000 has been awarded to four Isle of Wight projects by South Western Railway. All four of the chosen schemes should help to boost development and have a real community benefit.
Subject to planning permission there are a whole bunch of changes planned for the car park at Compton Bay over the coming year. Read the details within