Lanarkshire's lack of public loos is more than a wee problem

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The closure of public toilet facilities in areas including South Lanarkshire is having a negative impact on physical and mental health, according to new research.The study reveals that lack of access to public conveniences caused by council cuts is leading to urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney and bladder problems, as well as feelings of stress, anxiety and social isolation.When the SNP came to power in Scotland in 2007, there were 25 public toilets and four automated, self-cleaning public ‘superloos’ operated by South Lanarkshire Council (SLC).The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Since early 2015, when SLC’s executive committee approved a proposal to close all council-operated public toilets, the region has had no public loos, though some are accessible at a number of council and leisure venues.Although there is provision in North Lanarkshire, with public toilets in Brandon Parade, Motherwell, Strathclyde Country Park Watersports Centre, Drumpellier Country Park, and Bothwellhaugh and Coltswood cemeteries, public conveniences in town centres are hard to come by.Following the publication of the research carried out by bladder care firm, Jude, campaigners against toilet closures insist “taking a leak is not a luxury.”According to the study, 80 per cent of people reported feeling there is a lack