EXTRA facilities for disabled children and adults will be provided at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show thanks to project Place to Change which is providing a mobile changing unit.

The project was launched in the region by the North Yorkshire chairman of the Special Olympics, Andrew Newton, whose daughter, Aniela, has severe cerebral palsy and needs to be changed during any day away from home.

Thirsk-based Andrew knew of several families from North Yorkshire who wanted to attend the show with a disabled partner, sibling or child but were deterred by the lack of somewhere to change.

He sourced the necessary equipment of a gantry hoist and an adjustable changing table for a mobile unit which will be available at the back of Hall One next to where Andrew will be running Boccia – seated bowls

The equipment can be used for wheelchair users who are not able to transfer without assistance and the facility also features a solid floor, hand basin and waste disposal.