The National Key Scheme - RADAR

Ideally accessible toilets for disabled people should be kept unlocked and in a usable condition at all times, but due to vandalism or misuse many organisations and businesses opt for the National Key Scheme as an alternative to locking wheelchair accessible toilet facilities.

The National Key Scheme - NKS - was set up to allow independent entry by disabled key holders to accessible toilets which have been locked. The Royal Association of Disability And Rehabilitation - RADAR -established the scheme to encourage a standard lock to be used.

The National Key Scheme was launched in 1981 with the NKS lock fitted to about 100 toilets by the end of the year. Figures rose year by year as more local authorities and other providers began using the scheme. There are now around 7000 toilets fitted with the NKS lock throughout Britain. All of these toilets can be used independently by any disabled person who has an NKS- RADAR key.

Where can I get a RADAR key ?

You can purchase a National Key Scheme - RADAR key for £4.00 from the

Cashiers Office

Wokingham Borough Council

PO Box 151

Shute End

Wokingham

Berks  RG40 1WH

Contact Tel: 0118 974 6593/6594

• In person Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm

• Send in a cheque and your details and one can be posted to you

• Using a credit or debit card over the telephone and it will be posted to you

Some details will be required of your eligibility to receive a key.

This purchase is fully refundable if the RADAR key is returned when no longer needed.

Alternatively you can also purchase the key directly from RADAR

• Online from the RADAR shop

• By post:    RADAR, 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF

• By telephone:    0207  250 3222

• By minicom:       0207  250 4119

• By email:  radar@radar.org.uk

If you require further information please contact the Access Officer.