CELTIC Park has become the first football stadium in Scotland to install toilets that are accessible for more people who suffer from severe disablities.

People with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well people with other physical disabilities such as spinal injuries, often need extra equipment and space to allow them to use toilets safely and comfortably. 

Changing Places toilets have space for a wheelchair user and two carers, with a height-adjustable bed and a hoist, alongside other equipment normally found in disabled toilets. 

The toilets are housed within the North Stand at Celtic Park.

More than 50,000 people have signed a petition urging the UK government to make it mandatory for changing places toilets to be installed in public places such as large railway stations, airports and motorway services.

Alexis Dobbin, Disability Access Officer at Celtic Football Club, said: “Many disabled people are unable to use standard accessible toilets so the addition of the Changing Places facility will have a huge impact on the matchday experience of our disabled supporters.

“Celtic is a club for all and we are committed to working alongside supporters with disabilities, sensory impairment or learning difficulties to ensure that the club meets their needs as supporters.

"We hope the addition of the Changing Places toilet will allow more of our disabled supporters the chance to visit the stadium and cheer on the team on match days.”