RADAR Key – Nationwide Access to Disabled Toilets 🚻
For anyone with a disability or health condition that means quick and reliable access to a toilet is essential, the RADAR Key (sometimes called the National Key Scheme) can be a real lifesaver.
This specially designed key unlocks more than 9,000 accessible toilets across the UK, including those in:
- Shopping centres
- Train and bus stations
- Parks and public buildings
- Motorway service stations
- Tourist attractions and leisure venues
These toilets are kept locked to ensure they are clean, safe, and available only to those who genuinely need them. With a RADAR Key, you can access these facilities independently and without needing to ask staff — giving you privacy and confidence when out and about.
Who Can Use a RADAR Key
The scheme is intended for people who:
- Have mobility difficulties
- Experience continence issues or medical conditions requiring urgent toilet access
- Use a stoma or catheter
- Support a dependent who requires accessible facilities
You do not need to provide formal proof of disability to purchase a key, and it can be used by parents or carers on behalf of a child or dependent.
How to Get One
You can buy an official RADAR Key directly from Disability Rights UK, the organisation that manages the scheme.
👉 Find out more and purchase your key here
It’s a small item that can make a big difference in confidence, dignity, and independence when you’re out and about.
What Families Say
“Having a RADAR Key means we can go anywhere without worrying about whether my son will have access to the toilet when he needs it.” – Jo, mum and carer
“It’s such a simple idea, but it gives us freedom. We keep one in every bag and car now!” – Sam, dad of two
“Before we had the key, we were always asking staff for help. Now, we can just go — no stress, no delay.” – Maya, wheelchair user
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