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Require accessible changing benches for disabled children in public venues

Submitted by Miss Ella Bess Dean on Monday 9th March 2026

Published on Thursday 9th April 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Friday 9th October 2026

Current Signatures: 7,175
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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3 Years ~ Avoid ~ baby ~ Change ~ Changing ~ Children ~ Dignity ~ Disabled ~ Families ~ Forced ~ Medic ~ Spaces ~ supermarkets ~ Toilet ~ Years

Petition Action

Require accessible changing benches for disabled children in public venues

Petition Details

Introduce requirements for large public venues such as supermarkets and family attractions to provide accessible changing benches so disabled children who outgrow baby changing tables can be safely changed in public places

Additional Information

Many disabled children outgrow baby changing tables by around 2–3 years old but still require continence or medical care. Without suitable facilities, families are often forced to change children on toilet floors, in public spaces, or leave venues early. Some families avoid going out entirely. Accessible changing benches would allow disabled children to be cared for safely and with dignity in public places.


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