RADAR National Key Scheme

The RADAR National Key Scheme (NKS) offers independent access to disabled people to around 7,000 locked public toilets around the country.

The National Key Scheme (NKS), sometimes known as the RADAR Scheme, was developed because some public toilets designed for disabled people had to be locked to prevent damage and misuse resulting in them being locked. The scheme aims to provide disabled key holders with independent access to the toilets provided for them and increase the likelihood of the facilities being in a useable state.

When a Council joins the scheme, standard locks are fitted to their accessible toilets and keys are made available to people with disabilities. Over 400 local authorities in all parts of the country have now adopted the scheme. In addition to public conveniences, toilets for disabled people provided by a wide range of other public, voluntary and commercial organisations have been fitted with the NKS lock. So it can now be found in shopping centres, country parks, railway and bus stations, bars, motorway service areas and sports venues.

In the Wigan Borough, NKS keys can be obtained for a small charge, currently £3, from two locations:

• Wigan Life Centre, The Wiend, Wigan WN1 1NH
• Leigh Life Centre, Leigh Town Hall, Market Street, Leigh, WN7 1DY

Please not we do not accept cash at the Life Centres but chip and pin facilities are available.

Useful contacts

Wigan Life Centre - Healthy Living Zone
Address: Wigan Life Centre, College Avenue, Wigan. WN1 1NJ
Phone: 01942 489611 or 01942 489612 or 01942 489613
Web: www.wigan.gov.uk/WiganIsChanging/LocalLifeCentres.htm