A few months ago I signed up to Crohn’s and Colitis UK Membership , which I did online at http://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/Membership Its good to note that if you receive financial aid from the government you can state this in your application, receive a reduced rate or even a free membership for the year! If not, it is around £15 Annually. With this membership you receive a ‘I can’t wait card’.
It explains your need for the use of their facilities and that you do not have anything contagious, you just require their WC urgently. This card doesn’t ensure you entry to their staff toilets, locked toilets or otherwise, it’s just a polite way of asking and I suppose it looks ‘official’. I am yet to use it as I always go in and ask, tell them I have a card, and they let me in. Just having it tucked away in your purse can give you that little bit of extra confidence to ask, because if they do refuse, you have that to back you up.
Remember this card is given to every member not just people with ostomies so if you’re desperate, flash it (the card obviously).
Here are the links to the website: http://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/Membership
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