Gosport MP's shock at lack of disabled toilet facilities in hospitals

A HEALTH minister has lashed out at a '˜shocking' lack of specially-equipped toilets for disabled people in hospitals.
Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage. Picture: Steve ReidGosport MP Caroline Dinenage. Picture: Steve Reid
Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage. Picture: Steve Reid

Caroline Dinenage, Gosport MP, admitted she was appalled at the lack of changing places facilities specially-built for disabled people in hospitals and public spaces.

Her comments come after the government vowed to pump in £2m to build new facilities in more than 100 hospitals.

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She said: '˜It is utterly shocking how few changing places toilets there are currently in NHS hospitals and other public spaces. People with disabilities and their carers rightly expect to find suitable facilities in a hospital of all places.'