Hospitals install stoma-friendly toilets after campaign
Castle Hill Hospital now has shelves and mirrors for people with stomas. The hospital also added a waste system for them.
Jenna Robinson is 38 years old. She campaigned for shelves and mirrors in hospital toilets to help people with stomas manage their bags with dignity.
The first adapted toilet opened at Castle Hill Hospital. More are planned at Hull Royal Infirmary.
The setup includes a shelf for equipment, mirrors, coat hooks and a disposal system. Robinson has lived with a stoma since November 2025.
Before this change, she had to balance her gear on bin lids. More than 200,000 people in the UK live with a stoma.
A stoma is a surgically created opening that lets waste leave the body. Councillors unanimously voted to review public toilets in East Yorkshire following Robinson's campaign.
- more than 200,000 people
- Stoma population in UK
- 38 years old
- Robinson's age
- November 2025
- Robinson fitted with stoma
- Castle Hill Hospital
- First facility location
Why it mattersPeople with stomas can now attend hospitals and access facilities without shame or discomfort. They are reclaiming their independence and dignity.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, but the model shows how simple design changes can improve healthcare for people living with medical devices.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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