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Access Issues For People
with Disabilities In Caithness |
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| The National Key
Scheme (NKS) was set up to allow independent access to accessible public
toilets throughout the United Kingdom, and to protect these facilities
from vandalism. The NKS was first launched in 1981, and today over 5,000
public toilets throughout the UK have a NKS lock. These toilets can be
used by any disabled individual who has a key. Many local disability
groups (in the UK) have keys for sale, but the best place for tourists
to get their NKS key is from RADAR (The Royal Association for Disability
and Rehabilitation). The cost is £2.50 and the NKS key can be ordered
from the RADAR website. When purchasing a NKS key from overseas, you must include a statement that says I'd like a key and I have a disability" or "I'm buying this key on behalf of someone with a disability" This statement is required in order to waive the VAT on the purchase. A guide listing all the locations of NKS toilets is also available on the RADAR website for £5.00. If your travels include the Republic of Ireland, a separate key available from the Access Department of the National Rehabilitation Board (25 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Eire, Tel. 01 668 4181) will open 99% of locked public accessible toilets in the Republic. |
Caithness
Toilets Information 31 March 2001 The details on opening times and access to toilets and facilities will appear hear as soon as it is collated. |