Boys using ladies loos

Buzzybee90

Indie_Kid wrote: »

Are they? I have problems with my bladder and bowels which means that if I've got to go, I have to go now. Not in 5 minutes time. The majority of people can wait.

Most people I know also aren't so severely sensitive to noise that they can't handle the sound of a hand drier.

Yes, you're not the only one Indie Kid.

The sound thing is different and more unusual.

esmerelda98

Buzzybee90 wrote: »

All I'm saying is that the issues you describe above apply to people who aren't registered disabled too.

You don't have to be 'registered disabled' (whatever that means) to use a disabled toilet.

Buzzybee90

ThumbRemote wrote: »

I have seen hundreds of disabled toilets with baby change units in. The vast majority of pubs and restaurants for a start.

A lot of the KFCs and Subways in my area only have the larger toilets, with baby change. They're for everyone.

Buzzybee90

esmerelda98 wrote: »

You don't have to be 'registered disabled' (whatever that means) to use a disabled toilet.

That's my point... Someone walking in looking fine will get stares and tuts but their needs are just as real.

hawk30

esmerelda98 wrote: »

Are these the only baby changing facilities in the toilet area? Because it's not unheard of for disabled people to have babies.

Very frequently. It's an issue of space.

Indie_Kid

esmerelda98 wrote: »

You don't have to be 'registered disabled' (whatever that means) to use a disabled toilet.

It doesn't really exist any more.

CH27

Indie_Kid wrote: »

Are they? I have problems with my bladder and bowels which means that if I've got to go, I have to go now. Not in 5 minutes time. The majority of people can wait.

Most people I know also aren't so severely sensitive to noise that they can't handle the sound of a hand drier.

How do you manage all the other sounds when you're out & about?

fed_up_and_stressed

esmerelda98 wrote: »

Are these the only baby changing facilities in the toilet area? Because it's not unheard of for disabled people to have babies.

The points made are about children (not babies or toddlers) using facilities with parents which they are not designed for.

I.e parents with children who are able to use "normal" toilets but choosing to go into a toilet with parents choosing a disabled loo for convenience.

If a disabled toilet has a baby change in it then I expect mothers to take their babies in there ... Not their 7-8 year olds.

fed_up_and_stressed

moomoomama27 wrote: »

The person you quoted has a son that qualifies to use the disabled toilet though!

I think it is very rude if someone who is not disabled uses the loo if there is a disabled person waiting. Of course they should be given priority, but if there is no queue, and a person with a pram, small child, dad/young daughter, needs to use it, then I don't see too much of a problem tbh.

I have never said I have a problem with the person I quoted using the disabled loo !

How do you know no disabled person is waiting outside whilst you are inside ? You can't ! I'm often bursting and when mother and a load of kids come out after taking ages they weakly say sorry didn't know anyone was waiting.

Really annoys me as they could use a "normal" loo I don't have that choice.

hawk30

esmerelda98 wrote: »

There are ways around this without using the disabled facilities. That they may be unpalatable to you doesn't change that fact. But maybe one day you will be the one who struggles to get to and from, on and off a toilet, with an empty bladder, let alone with a full one, an act most of us don't have to think much about. Maybe then you will be sad that others believe their lifestyle choices give them priority over you, saddled as you are with a disability you did not choose to have, and have not played a part in getting.

My 'lifestyle choice'??? How about a little give and take and being understanding of one another?