Disabled girl's story sees RD&E open Changing Places facility at hospital

A NEW specialist toilet designed to offer dignity and independence to people with complex care needs has opened at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital following a campaign by a young girl and her mother.

- by LEWIS CLARKE

The facility, known as a Changing Places toilet, was officially unveiled near the main entrance at the RD&E. It includes an adult-sized changing bench, hoist, accessible toilet, privacy screen and a host of other accessible features.

The new toilet was created in response to concerns raised by patients and their families over the lack of suitable facilities at the hospital.