Many thousands of disabled people and their families are denied the right to do everyday things because of a lack of public Changing Places toilets - with a hoist, changing bench and plenty of space. Instead families have to change their disabled family members on dirty toilet floors or are forced to stay at home. This is unacceptable.<o:p>

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What is a Changing Places Toilet?
Changing Places toilets include a hoist, changing bench and plenty of space., They are designed to meet the needs of people with a profound and multiple learning disabilities, who need support to use the toilet or have their continence pad changed.

How you can get involved:
-Email your MP through Mencap website or send them one of Mencap’s postcards.
-Call for more Changing Places toilets by signing a petition.
Both the postcards and petition are held in the Mid Norfolk Mencap Office. Please call in to complete when you are passing.
- Attend one (or all) of the Mid Norfolk Mencap events being held during Learning Disability Week.

To find out more about Changing Places, Changing Lives visit
www.changing-places.org<o:p>