Applications for Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund open now
- Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
- Type: News Item
- Published: 13th August 2025
This £10 million Fund, administered by Inspiring Scotland, will support the provision of up to 150 Changing Places Toilets.
The Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund has launched and is open for applications here.The initiative meets the needs of disabled people who require carer support and equipment to use facilities. Priority will be given to areas which do not currently have adequate provision of Changing Places Toilets.
Changing Places Toilets (CPT) are larger accessible toilets, with specialist equipment. They are designed to meet the needs of disabled people who need carer support and equipment to use the facilities. CPTs ensure people have their personal care needs met, fulfilling this basic human right for them.
CPTs offer a vital facility for disabled people and their families and carers whose needs cannot be met through standard accessible toilet provision. This includes people with profound learning and multiple disabilities, people with muscular dystrophy, older people, veterans, people who require the use of a larger wheelchair and people who require a calm and quiet environment.
CPTs have key features which distinguish them from standard accessible toilets as they:
- offer adequate space (at least 12m2) for a disabled person as well as space for their wheelchair to turn, and one or two carers.
- have an adult-sized, height-adjustable changing bench to allow people to lie down to have their personal care needs met.
- have a ceiling hoist to lift people out of their wheelchair safely.
- have a centrally placed peninsular toilet which provides access for people who require support on both sides.
The Scottish Government are delighted to launch this Fund which will make a huge difference to thousands of people with disabilities, and their families and carers.
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