Stoma Friendly Toilets
Stoma users are often faced with anxiety in simply knowing where to find a suitable toilet. As the condition is ‘hidden’ they often face discrimation in using accessible toilets. It’s not difficult for business owners to incorporate small changes into their premises and they can make a huge difference for people to easily and privately manage stoma care while away from home.Women often can use sanitary disposal units whilst men find themselves struggling to find even a waste bin.
Increasing the availability of stoma-friendly toilets can significantly improve the ability to feel part of daily life and social activities without worrying and offer the assurance that someone can manage their stoma or catheter safely and privately without compromising hygiene or dignity. The push for more stoma-friendly toilets in public spaces across the UK is about meeting physical needs and promoting a more inclusive and understanding society. Colostomy UK are a brilliant charity providing great advice, their key aim is to see Stoma friendly signage and for more to understand why these facilities are needed.
The essentials to be provided:
Hook on door – To hang clothing, handbags and luggage while changing stoma bags. This provides more space in the cubicle.
Shelf space – To enable ostomates to spread out their items easily and avoid having to use unsanitary surfaces.
Mirror – To enable users to see their stoma while changing their appliances.
Disposal bin in every cubicle – To avoid embarrassment for men and women having to dispose of their stoma bag in public view.
B Hygienic has designed a unit specifically for Male Disposal Unit in sponsorship with Cancer my Arse.
We include a complimentary bag dispenser with each unit so that the waste can be transferred hygienically.
