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Make Changing Places mandatory in the large public places listed in BS 8300:2009
Closed
615 signatures
What the petition asks
Changing Places provide all the equipment that severely disabled people need, such as ceiling hoist, adult sized changing bed, centrally placed toilet, and adequate space. Changing Places are RECOMMENDED in BS 8300:2009, but should be mandatory so disabled people can be equal members of society.
BS 8300:2009 RECOMMENDS that Changing Places should be built in large public places such as Shopping Centres, airports, leisure centres, sports stadiums, town halls, and auditoria, to name but a few. Disabled people often have to be changed on dirty toilet floors which is degrading, unhygienic and dangerous. Many disabled people choose to stay at home because the facilities they need do not exist in their community. Changing Places should be mandatory as they are a necessity for severely disabled people.
Timeline
| 25 Oct 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Apr 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
615
Status
Closed
Opened
25 Oct 2017
Closed
25 Apr 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.