Smokers or Disabled ?

[SHEHE]

I'm a member of a local social club , and there is no proper disabled toilet , the toilets do have grab rails etc . but a carer of the opposite sex obviously can't take the person in . I have contacted the council and unless it's a refurbishment or rebuild they don't have to change anything as it's not a legal requirement . This issue has been brought up at every AGM , but unless you are looking after a disabled person it's easy to by pass the question . So what 's the answer ? The committee have now decided to spend �6 K on a shelter for the smokers !! Probably they all smoke , be interesting when they are in wheel chairs due to fags and can't use the access the toilets but the smokers are still puffing away in an expensive shelter . So what is right !!!!! Would appreciate your thoughts and views.

[Whickerman]

You're both right. However, they've obviously decided to go with the build that'll get the most use, probably on limited funds.

[mrrobbo15]

6 k on a shelter ? cant they get a �200 shed ? and spend the rest on the toilet

[lady_p_gold]

I would have a word with your local Councillor and you might find you get some action, or casually mention that it would make a good story in your local paper ... might make them think again

[SHEHE]

Suppose we will have to resort to blackmail !! It's not a lack of funds , they just won't spend the money on a disabled toilet . Also this club doesn't even sell cigarettes, as they were to expensive !! How ironic is that ?

[Octavius]

Have a read of this to see what rules apply:

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/resourcecentre/ria_priva te_clubs251005.pdf