What is the RADAR Toilet Lock Scheme?
The RADAR key scheme is a nationally recognised scheme that provides access to disabled toilets via a key. While RADAR would ideally prefer all accessible toilets for disabled people to be kept unlocked, in reality, many have to lock them to prevent misuse and damage.
To counter this, the scheme was developed to allow independent access to registered disabled or blind users into toilets that are part of the National Key Scheme using the RADAR key. This means those toilets that are part of the scheme can be locked at all times unless opened by a registered user. The scheme is a way to counter vandalism and misuse by limiting access; this also enables the area to stay clean, resulting in a functional toilet readily available to those who need it.
Purchasing a RADAR NKS key gives access to all public toilets across the country that have joined the scheme. RADAR publishes an annual National Key Scheme Guide that lists all toilets fitted with the NKS lock. You can also find further information about the RADAR National Key Scheme (NKS) on the RADAR website.
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