New accessible toilet facility opens in Holbeach
A new, state-of-the-art accessible toilet facility at Carter's Park in Holbeach was officially opened and handed over to Holbeach Parish Council last Friday (11 August 2023).
The facility which will benefit people with disabilities and their carers was made possible thanks to a successful bid by South Holland District Council securing £150,000 in government funding for three Changing Places conveniences.
Changing Places Toilets are designed for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. These are larger and accessible for people with limited mobility, or specific disabilities and care needs. They are fitted with hoists, privacy screens, adult-sized changing benches, peninsula toilets and have space for carers.
Councillor Tracey Carter, Portfolio Holder for Communities and Operational Housing at South Holland District Council, said: "When the government's Changing Places Fund Prospectus was announced as part of the 2021 Budget, the government stated that more than 250,000 severely disabled people did not have access to public toilet facilities that meet their needs.
"Accessible toilets, like these Changing Places facilities, provide an essential public service. They allow those with accessibility requirements to enjoy places and days out without worry."
This facility joins the recently furbished Changing Places Toilet in Ayscoughfee Garden and in the coming months will be joined by another facility at Sheep Market.