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When you're out and about caring for someone with a disability, finding clean, safe, and truly accessible toilet facilities can be a daily challenge. Whether you're on a day trip, running errands, or attending an appointment, knowing where to find the right facilities makes life much easier – for you and the person you support.
Accessible toilets, which often require a RADAR Key to unlock, are more than just a convenience. For people with mobility issues, continence needs, or who use wheelchairs or mobility aids, they are essential to dignity, safety, and comfort. Carers often shoulder the burden of planning and adapting, so having quick, reliable information about nearby accessible toilets can make a big difference.
Several resources now make it easier to locate accessible toilets across the UK:
If you look after someone who needs the use of locked accessible toilets because of their disability, you may wish to consider carrying a RADAR Key yourself in order to unlock these facilities. National Carers Card holders can order our custom-designed RADAR Key, featuring our trademarked shield and a large ergonomic handle for ease of use.
Some accessible toilets do not use RADAR locks and require either a code or a separate key to unlock, which may need to be requested from staff at the venue they're located in. Many National Carers Card holders and National Disability Card holders find that showing their card to staff makes requesting the key or code quicker and easier, helping to avoid awkwardness and conflict. You may wish to wear your card on a Verified Carer lanyard for even quicker recognition of your needs.
Being a carer means being prepared – but you don’t have to do it all alone. With the right tools, you can plan outings with confidence, knowing accessible toilets are within reach. Make sure you’ve got a RADAR key in your bag, download one of the apps mentioned above, and consider carrying your National Carers Card for added support when needed.
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