A guide to everything you need to know about disabled toilet hire when planning an event or managing a construction site in the UK, including why it’s important, and key features to look for.
Providing suitable facilities for all attendees at an event or workers in a workplace, is essential. Ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities is not just about meeting legal requirements; it’s about fostering inclusivity and showing respect for everyone’s needs. Disabled toilet hire in the UK offers a practical solution for events, festivals, and temporary setups. Here, we explore everything you need to know about hiring disabled toilets.
Why you need disabled toilet hire
Hiring disabled toilets ensures that your event or site is accessible to everyone, regardless of their mobility needs.
• Inclusivity - providing accessible toilets enables individuals with disabilities to participate fully in your event or worksite activities.
• Legal compliance - UK regulations, including the Equality Act 2010, require reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Failing to provide accessible facilities can result in legal consequences and reputational damage.
• Enhanced experience - accessible toilets improve the overall experience for attendees, ensuring comfort and convenience for all.
• Flexibility - portable disabled toilets are ideal for outdoor events, temporary construction sites, and venues without permanent accessible facilities.
Key features of portable disabled toilets
Disabled toilets are designed to cater to the unique needs of individuals with mobility challenges. At JB Event Facilities, our range of luxury disabled toilets for hire includes a luxury accessible toilet, a luxury accessible toilet and shower, and a High Dependency Unit. As part of our standard plastic portable toilet range, we also offer an accessible toilet. Our luxury trailers feature:
• Spacious interiors with ample space to accommodate wheelchairs and pushchairs, mobility aids, and carers where necessary.
• Handrails and grab bars that are strategically placed to help with stability and movement.
• Easy access - all units have ramps for easy entry and exit. The plastic disabled toilet has low-level access.
• The luxury accessible toilet features an emergency assistance alarm which allows users to signal for help in case of emergencies.
• Non-slip flooring ensures safety, especially in outdoor or wet environments.
• Hygiene facilities – units have low-level basins and are equipped with soap or hand sanitiser and paper consumables.
• Baby changing facilities.
Occasions for disabled portable toilet hire
Disabled toilet hire is suitable for a wide range of situations, including:
• Outdoor events such as festivals, weddings, concerts, and county shows which often take place in locations without permanent facilities.
• Construction sites which are often temporary and where workers need adequate sanitary provisions.
• Temporary renovations - venues undergoing renovations may require accessible portable toilets.
• Emergency situations where extreme weather conditions, for example, may have taken out essential facilities.
Disabled toilet hire from JB Event Facilities
With over 25 years’ experience in the provision of luxury toilet hire to the events industry, we have a reputation for quality products and service. Our range of options ensures you will be able to choose the perfect toilet for your needs which will meet your specific requirements, including size, features, and additional services. Additionally, all units are DDA compliant.
We will handle transportation, delivery, installation, and maintenance, saving you time and effort. At the end of the hire period, we will empty all waste for ethical disposal and collect all units. For multi-day or long-term contracts, we can arrange to visit the units on site for interim cleaning, and restocking where required.
To find out more about disabled portable toilet hire from JB Event Facilities, email us at info@jbeventfacilities.co.uk or give the team a call on 01280 851200.
