Investment in Accessible Community Toilets: The Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund

23 Aug 2025

A new £10 million fund has been opened to support people with complex needs.

The Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund will support the provision of up to 150 specialist accessible toilets to meet the needs of disabled people who require carer support and equipment to use facilities.

£10 million will be allocated across 2025-26 and 2026-27 and the Fund, administered by Inspiring Scotland, is now open for applications. Priority will be given to areas which do not currently have adequate provision of Changing Places Toilets.

CPTs have key features which distinguish them from standard accessible toilets as they:

- Offer adequate space (at least 12m2) for a disabled person, as well as space for their wheelchair to turn, and one or two carers.
- Have an adult-sized, height-adjustable changing bench to allow people to lie down to have their personal care needs met.
- Have a ceiling hoist to lift people out of their wheelchair safely
- Have a centrally placed peninsular toilet which provides access for people who require support on both sides.

Further information on the fund and Inspiring Scotland, who administer the fund on behalf of the Scottish Government, can be found here.