The Scottish Government has opened a £10 million fund to build up to 150 new disabled toilets.

The Changing Place Scotland fund has opened for applications, with the money to last for the next two years.

Changing Places Toilets are designed to be bigger than normal facilities to allow for easy wheelchair use as well as have the necessary equipment and layout to help those with disabilities.

Mental wellbeing minister Tom Arthur said access to toilets is a “fundamental human right”.

“Changing Places Toilets offer vital facilities for people with disabilities and their families and carers whose needs cannot be met through standard accessible toilet provision,” he said.

“I am very pleased the fund has now launched.

“This £10 million investment in Changing Places Toilets will make a huge

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