Changing Places Campaign

Changing Places

David works for Barod and is a member of Powys People First. He has been a passionate campaigner for Changing Places a project aimed at getting everyone access to bathrooms and the freedom and independence that goes with it.

you can find out more here:
www.changing-places.org/
powyspeoplefirst.org/

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