Here is a list of all Northumberland County Council maintained public conveniences, including disabled access and baby changing facilities.
This information was last updated on 5 Sept 2023 - toilets not detailed on the map or lists above, are currently closed.
The Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (R.A.D.A.R), alongside disability organisations, local authorities and others, established a national key scheme (NKS) for toilets for disabled people in 1981. The principle is if a local authority locks public toilets for disabled people, it can use a standard lock and make arrangements for disabled people to obtain a key. Having a RADAR key allows disabled people to open locked accessible toilets all over the UK. Disabled toilets are commonplace and certain premises (including restaurants) are required to have them by law, but often they are kept locked to ensure they can only be used by people who need them. This can become a problem if a member of staff is not on hand with the key when you need it.
The RADAR National Key Scheme (NKS) was designed to address this problem. You can order a RADAR key from a number of organisations and retailers, including the Disability Rights UK website and the Blue Badge Company. There will be a small charge for purchasing a key, which should include the cost of delivery. If you are registered as disabled, you should be able to buy one VAT-free.
Changing Places Toilets enable everyone, regardless of their access needs, disability, reliance on the assistance of carers or specialist equipment, can use a toilet facility with dignity and hygienically.
Northumberland County Council Changing places facilities can be found at the following locations:
Some example photos of facilities can be seen below. Find out more on their website here.
Holy Island - Green Lane Car Park Town & Parish Council, Holy Island, Postcode TD15 2SQ. Latitude - 55.672201 Longitude -1.7995809. UPRN,100110809069. RADAR key access open all year 24 /7 Find out more information about this changing places toilet here.
Information about Seahouses changing places toilets
Seahouses - Main Car Park Town & Parish Council, North Sunderland, Old Station Yard, Public Convenience, Street, Seafield Road, Postcode, NE68 7SN. Latitude - 55.582016 Longitude -1.6540077. UPRN, 100110809173. RADAR access Open Times - Winter 7:30am to 7pm Summer 7:30am to 8pm
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