{"id":1013091,"date":"2026-06-08T11:42:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1013091\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T11:42:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T11:42:28","slug":"morrisons-becomes-first-uk-supermarket-to-introduce-new-bathroom-rule-across-497-stores-uk-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1013091\/","title":{"rendered":"Morrisons becomes first UK supermarket to introduce new &#8216;bathroom&#8217; rule across 497 stores | UK | News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Morrisons has confirmed a UK-first <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/uk\/2212452\/morrisons-introduces-new-shower-rule-uk-stores\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">rule across<\/a> hundreds of its supermarkets. The retail giant says after listening to shoppers, it brought in the \u201cmajor milestone\u201d of introducing stoma-friendly toilets in all of its stores that have accessible bathrooms. All 497 full-sized UK Morrisons branches feature wheelchair-accessible toilets.<\/p>\n<p>The chain says that for people living with a stoma, shopping trips can be difficult because standard accessible toilets don\u2019t always have the correct space or equipment. <a data-link-tracking=\"InArticle|Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/food\/2214263\/i-tried-brown-eggs-white\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Morrisons<\/a> wants to champion \u201cindependence, dignity, and comfort\u201d for customers and workers.<\/p>\n<p>A statement says: \u201cFor the many people living with a stoma, a simple trip to the shops can often come with hidden anxieties. Standard accessible toilets don\u2019t always provide the specific space or tolls needed to manage a stoma with ease.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy making these changes we aim to champion independence, dignity, and comfort for our customers and colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorking alongside Colostomy UK and Scottish Parliament member Edward Mountain, we\u2019ve ensured our facilities meet the real-world needs of the stoma community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot all disabilities are invisible, but they all deserve the same level of care. These upgrades are part of our wider commitment to accessible shopping.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The scheme, announced earlier this year, sees accessible bathrooms fitted with wall hooks to securely hang clothing or bags, supply shelves for medical supplies, discreet bins for disposal of waste, and mirrors positioned to help with quick and easy appliance checks.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 rule will not be the only new addition in Morrisons stores. The company has also teamed up with the NHS to put cancer advice on bath and shower products.<\/p>\n<p>The range of nine new own-brand products, carrying messages including \u201cbe body aware\u201d and \u201cknow the signs of cancer\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Morrisons hopes the messages will urge shoppers to contact their doctor if something doesn\u2019t feel right.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Morrisons has confirmed a UK-first rule across hundreds of its supermarkets. 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