Motherwell has become one of the first professional clubs in Scotland to introduce Colostomy UK endorsed Stoma Friendly accessible toilets at Fir Park.
“It’s brilliant to see Fir Park becoming stoma friendly,” marketing and campaigns manager at Colostomy UK Giovanni Cinque said.
“A lack of suitable toilet facilities can be a huge barrier to doing many of the things most of us take for granted, like attending a football match, so we hope this announcement will encourage people living with a stoma in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, and beyond to attend a game.”
The Stoma friendly facilities include a number of useful features including:
- A hook on the door
- Shelf space
- A mirror
- Disposable bin in every cubicle
- Signage
“I meet regularly with the Disabled Supporters Association (DSA), and we’ve worked together on a number of projects over the years,” head of safety and facilities at Motherwell FC Robert Park explained.
“When the DSA Chair, Heather Horner, asked about the possibility of putting these facilities in place, I spoke to Colostomy UK and followed their guidance.
“We now have at least one male and female Stoma friendly toilet in each stand and function suite. These facilities are also suitable for those with Prostate Cancer or other medical issues, and I would remind all supporters that ‘Not all disabilities are visible.”
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“We are delighted to follow the excellent example shown by St Johnstone and Aberdeen and are grateful for the support of the club in putting these facilities in place,” chair of the DSA Heather Horner said.
“As an association we strive to ensure that irrespective of any disability or needs, Fir Park is welcoming and suitable for all.”
