FAQs

While "disabled" is widely accepted as a neutral, accurate descriptor, language debates largely centre on how you phrase it. Let us try to explain why this term is still accepted among Disabled Groups.

In some instances, disabled washroom products and installations are exempt from VAT. Here we take a look at the conditions and criteria needed to be met…

LRV stands for Light Reflective Value and refers to how much light a surface reflects or absorbs. It’s used in Disabled Washrooms Design - we use it to determine how it will contrast visually against other surfaces in the washroom. The higher the ...

When working to provide better accessibility, it’s important to know where exactly grab rails are needed. Here we explain…

Here we look into one of the most critical washroom offerings in the workplace, the disabled toilet.

As we delve into the detail of disabled washrooms, we answer common questions about the opening of a disabled toilet door…

Doc-M toilet packs take care of all your disabled washroom needs. Here we delve inside and highlight just what’s included in a Doc-M pack…

Different levels of disability exist within the UK workforce and it is often confusing for employers to understand what disabled toilet provisions they are required to make. This article explores the legislation that applies and aims to answer how ...

If you are in the middle of a washroom refurbishment project, or about to undertake one for the first time, you may have come across the meticulous guidelines of Document M and be working out exactly what you need to do to comply. In this feature, we ...

Wheelchair users should be able to approach, transfer to and use the sanitary facilities provided within a building.  This requires the provision of a wheelchair-accessible unisex toilet. The following article explores the dimensions required ...