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PEOPLE with disabilities in Bradford will benefit from an improved, state-of-the art toilet and wet-room facility which was officially opened at St Luke s Hospital yesterday.
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has part-funded the £36,000 provision to build the specially adapted ‘Changing Places’ space along with the Department of Health. The new unit, which is positioned on the ground floor of the Horton Wing close to the ambulance entrance, builds on the positive feedback the Trust has received about the one which opened at the Bradford Royal Infirmary in 2018. Samantha Hunter, Project Lead for Estates and Facilities, said: “These facilities are invaluable for many disabled people, who are unable to use standard accessible toilets as they need more space for mobility and assistance.
During this period, he has tragically lost the ability to walk as his muscles have further wasted. Martin Hywood and Jon Richardson The pair’s friendship is one of lively banter, a love of football, and helping each other through the tough times in life. Jon said: “Martin and I first met at the football, like proper lads. “I remember the game specifically because, like many, we d both travelled a fair distance to be there. “Martin had travelled in hope of a comfortable win and I had brought my father for his 70th birthday celebrations for the same reason. “We lost 1-0 to a team that went on to be relegated but things are better now and we can appreciate the good times for having been through the bad.