Another Bad Situation for Crohn's Sufferer

A little while ago we brought you a news story about a lady who'd been refused use of a toilet in a Job Centre. Now we have yet another case of shopkeepers refusing people in need. A gentleman from Dewsbury was turned away from a Wilkinson's store when he asked to use the toilet. He was told they were for staff only. Luckily a nearby butchers was able to help before disaster struck.

It is mentioned in the article (found here) that there is a card for people but you have to pay. Just to clear that up - the Crohn's and Colitis UK "Can't Wait" card is part of a wider membership package from the charity. Membership fees are very favourable - £15 annually and free to many (OAPs, students and young adults) and there are concessionary rates for those on low income.

For more information on the Can't Wait Card, head over to the main Crohn's and Colitis UK website for all the membership benefits, fees and how to join.

New Public Toilet Website Launched

Ever been caught short whilst out and about? It's happened to the best of us. The first thing most of us probably check out when we go somewhere is where the nearest loos are. Have you ever tried to look up where the nearest toilets are before you go somewhere? Well now, under a newly launched scheme you can... in limited areas as it's so new.

The areas covered by the Great British Public Toilet Map include parts of London, Manchester, Brighton, Hove, Lichfield, Lincoln and Salford.

It was developed, oddly enough by the Royal College of Art Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design - which is probably why it looks so pretty! But who cares who did it - let's hope they extend it to the rest of the world!

You can find it here.