The Department for Transport is teaming up with Muscular Dystrophy UK to transform roadside toilets for disabled travellers.
Boosting Accessibility on Britain’s Roads
While some progress has been made, a quarter of a million people still can’t use standard accessible toilets at motorway service stations. The government wants to change that—by extending funding and improvements right across the trunk road network.
Accessibility Minister Nusrat Ghani said, “I am delighted to be awarding nearly £750,000 to bring Changing Places toilets to 22 more service stations, helping ensure that everyone can use our roads easily and comfortably.”
£750k to Upgrade 22 More Service Stations
This investment builds on the Inclusive Transport Strategy, which has already pumped £300 million into upgrading 73 stations between 2019 and 2024. The strategy also includes rolling out independent access centres at supermarkets, cinemas, stadiums, and arts venues.
Ghani added, “I encourage as many operators as possible to apply for funding, to level up our road network for everyone who wants to use it.”
Where’s the Money Going?
New Changing Places toilets are set to appear at key motorway spots, including:
- Birch EB (M62)
- Hilton Park NB (M6, Staffordshire)
- Knutsford SB (M6, Cheshire)
- Delamere (M4)
- Toddington SB (M1)
- Todhills NB & SB (M6, Cumbria)
- Winchester NB (M3, Hampshire)
- Woolley Edge NB & SB (M1, West Yorkshire)
Making Every Journey Comfortable
This latest funding round is part of a wider push to make public transport and travel inclusive for disabled people. The government’s previous £2 million funding in December kickstarted this nationwide effort.
By expanding Changing Places toilets, the government aims to ensure no one is left stranded or uncomfortable on their journeys.
