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Disabled toilets access
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If the school is legally defined as a place of work, under Section 2 of The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and she is visiting it in the course of her work to make deliveries (I think post could be deemed a delivery, however I'm not a lawyer) - then you may want to read this:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/887867/dft-hse-letter-drivers-facilities.pdf
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And in the case of emptying or changing ileostomy or colostomy bags being in a cubicle with the basin ready to hand can be of great help otherwise their is a risk of having to open a cubicle door with dirty hands.epm-84 said:
A disability is where something has a significant affect on your ability to live a normal life. In some cases a radar key is offered because a particular person might not be able to queue for the normal facility, opposed to them needing the extra features which a disabled toilet offers.Grumpy_chap said:
Disability classifications can be very broad. There are a number of conditions with no outward signs but eligible for radar key.JamoLew said:does she have any other health issues ?
it would be unusual for someone with a colostomy only to be classified as disabledInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Some rules may be different in other parts of UK.1
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