Seemingly overlooked in the media reporting of the government’s Spring Statement on the public finances, public loos and nappy changing stations…

“Changing Places Fund – The government previously made £30 million available to Local Authorities in England to install life-enhancing Changing Places toilets in existing buildings. Spring Statement is allocating £25.3 million of the Fund to install over 500 life-enhancing Changing Places toilets, in public places and tourist attractions where users want them the most. This will dramatically increase accessibility for thousands of severely disabled people who need specialised facilities. An additional £6.5 million will be allocated to areas where there is little or no provision.”

There will also be many more coming. Because, as announced a few weeks ago… “All new public buildings must provide Changing Places toilets” by law. Sounds good, and sure to raise a cheer in Stoke-on-Trent.