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What is the problem?
Red emergency cords in accessible toilets are a safety feature. They are meant to hang freely to the floor so they can be reached by someone sitting or lying on the ground.
Unfortunately, the red emergency cord is all too often tied up, shortened or missing – putting disabled people at risk when they are unable to reach the cord to call for help.
What do our Red Cord Cards do?
Our Red Cord Cards are:
- pocket-sized and splash-proof
- easy to slide onto red emergency cords
- printed with clear text that explains why the cord must hang freely
"This red emergency cord must hang freely to the floor. If it does not, it may prevent a disabled person from asking for help.”
With your help, we are working to make every accessible toilet safe – one card at a time.
Individuals, community and charities
We'd be delighted to send you a pack of 10 Red Cord Cards for free - please order your Red Cord Cards here .
Venues and businesses
If you are a venue or business, we ask for a contribution to our work so please order your Red Cord Cards through our venue resources.
