Not everyone feels comfortable using gendered toilets.
We are members of the Rainbow Power Youth Council – part of Free2B Alliance.
We are asking companies to think about their toilet facilities and make small changes to be more inclusive for trans and non-binary people.
We have made some suggestions below which do not impact on male and female toilet blocks, as these are also of course very important!
Single stall toilets should all be gender neutral.
- Ideally have a sanitary bin in all single stall gender neutral toilets if financially able to do so. And if this is not possible, make sure to say if it has a sanitary bin or not.
- Let your staff know why you are making these changes.
- Consider updating the signage if you have a disabled toilet to say ‘accessible toilet’ and remember not all accessibility needs are visible.
Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 and it is therefore important to ensure you are providing appropriate facilities to ensure you are not discriminating.
Updating a single stall toilet with gender neutral signage is a helpful way to provide a safe space for those who need it. Whether this is via a gender-neutral accessible stall, or other single stall toilets that may be available. Please see below for example signs.
It is also important to remember that trans individuals may choose to use the toilets in line with their gender identity.