Public toilets (public conveniences)

• Locations and opening times
• RADAR National Key Scheme
• What are Changing Places Toilets?

See also:

• Public toilet problem reporting

Locations and opening times

Normal opening hours, unless otherwise noted, are:

• Summer: (1st April to 30th September) 9am to 9pm
• Winter: (1st October to 31st March) 9am to 5pm

The following public conveniences are available in Adur and Worthing:

View public conveniences on Adur & Worthing mapping

Or view by town:

• Lancing
• Shoreham-by-Sea
• Southwick
• Worthing

Lancing

Please note:

• that the postcodes listed below are for guidance in finding the location only
• all accessible toilets (disabled facilities) require a RADAR key in order to access them. None are left unlocked at any time

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Shoreham-by-Sea

Please note: 

• that the postcodes listed below are for guidance in finding the location only
• all accessible toilets (disabled facilities) require a RADAR key in order to access them. None are left unlocked at any time

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Southwick

Please note: 

• that the postcodes listed below are for guidance in finding the location only
• all accessible toilets (disabled facilities) require a RADAR key in order to access them. None are left unlocked at any time

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Worthing

Please note: 

• that the postcodes listed below are for guidance in finding the location only
• all accessible toilets (disabled facilities) require a RADAR key in order to access them. None are left unlocked at any time

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RADAR National Key Scheme (NKS)

Toilets for disabled people are often locked up to help prevent them being vandalised. But in doing this it can also stop those in need from gaining access to the facilities. To assist those who require access to these special accessible toilet facilities (across the whole of the country) the 'RADAR key scheme' was introduced.

RADAR keys may also be used on other facilities - eg restricting vehicular access to Lancing and Sompting Cemetery allowing disabled people to unlock the double gates to take their cars in.

You can also find out more about the RADAR accessible toilets National Key Scheme, and find lists of RADAR accessible facilities nationwide, on the Direct Enquiries - The Nationwide Access Register website.

Disabled accessible toilets in Adur & Worthing

Please note that all accessible toilets (disabled facilities) require a RADAR key in order to access them. None are left unlocked at any time.

Where to obtain a RADAR key

RADAR keys are available from our council office at the:

• Help Point at The Shoreham Centre, Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5WU
• Help Point at Portland House, 44 Richmond Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1HS

How to obtain a RADAR key

For a free RADAR key all applicants must supply two pieces of evidence to:

• confirm their disability - eg proof of incapacity benefit/disability living allowance or blue parking badge for people with physical impairment
• confirm they are a resident of either Adur or Worthing

If the two pieces of evidence (above) cannot be provided then a £5.00 charge will apply.

Find out more about the RADAR scheme

You can also find out more about the RADAR National Key Scheme (NKS) Keys - on the Disability Rights website:

• Buy a RADAR Key - on the Disability Rights website
• Buy a RADAR Key region list - on the Disability Rights website

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What are Changing Places toilets?

Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability.

People with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well people with other physical disabilities such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis often need extra facilities to allow them to use the toilets safely and comfortably.

Changing Places toilets are different to standard accessible toilets (or 'disabled toilets') as they have extra features and more space to meet the needs of people who use them.

There are currently Changing Places toilets at:

• Brooklands, Western Road car park, Worthing, BN15 8SA (see opening times)
• Promenade, opposite Dome cinema, Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3PT (open 9am to 5pm all year)

Note: The Changing Places facilities are only accessible between the publicised opening times with a RADAR key.

Photo: facilities in the new Changing Places accessible toilets in Worthing (Promenade, opposite Dome cinema)

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