Improving experiences for wheelchair users at Kent’s Hospitals
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Healthwatch Kent report on the impact of their work to address the accessibility of Kent hospitals for wheelchair users.
Wheelchair users expressed concerns about waste bins in toilets that could only be operated by foot. Healthwatch Kent took this up with local hospitals and each Trust agreed to formulate a plan to address this issue. Healthwatch Kent estimate that this change could impact 3,100 disabled people across Kent.
Healthwatch Kent report on the impact of their work to address the accessibility of Kent hospitals for wheelchair users.
Wheelchair users expressed concerns about waste bins in toilets that could only be operated by foot. Healthwatch Kent took this up with local hospitals and each Trust agreed to formulate a plan to address this issue. Healthwatch Kent estimate that this change could impact 3,100 disabled people across Kent.