Overview

Great improvement made to disabled facilities for PATP2017 Event, there were a few issues we encountered but easily improved on. My wife and I attended in wheelchair with carers assisting. Drop off - Day 1 We got drop off at the official drop off point, this was a bit far and a struggle for the carers pushing the wheelchairs. The official pick up point was Tesco, which was more that double the distance, a hard push for the carers. Through negotiation on Day 2 we got drop off at the entrance to the event and pick up the same place which was great for the carers pushing the chairs. Disabled area great position and the cordoned off area worked well, no body was standing in front of the barrier and blocking view. View platform - We were there early both days and position on the viewing platform, made all the difference to us. A slightly wider platform would help with moving and access the platform. Saturday was full. Toilets - An improvement from last year. But the toilets were more for ambulant disabled use. Wheelchairs user found it difficult to get in and use. Need to check with the toilet provider what they class as a wheelchair accessible toilet. The Toilets were positioned on a slope which made it difficult to get in and you more rolled out. Suggest for next year positioning to toilet to be turned around doors at top of slope to make access easier. Stewarding - there was always a steward on hand to manage the disabled area and toilet access. Friendly and helpful to all. Great touch providing a complimentary programme and chairs on request. We are aware that it is a farmers field and will have access difficulties. This year we felt much better catered for and more inclusive. A few tweeks with the toilet position turned around and wedged level and a shorter distance or ground tracking to the toilet will certainly make our PATP experience the full 5 star. Plan to be back next year.

Transport & Parking

Access

Toilets

Staff