Queens Birthday Honours for Changing Places Campaigner Tony Clough

Tony Clough has been appointed an MBE in the Queens birthday honours after campaigned for the provision of Changing Places over the last decade.

Tony Clough, 38, of Lichfield, has campaigned for Changing Places toilets with space for the user, their carer, a changing bench and a hoist.

His work began after seeing his mother, Margaret, struggling to meet the toilet needs of his severely disabled sister, Julie, when they were away from home.

Mr Clough has campaigned for much of his adult life he even continued to campaign while he was having treatment for a brain tumour.

He said:

"I am just a carer for my sister. I see myself as a normal bloke who just sends a few emails and makes a few calls. Hopefully, I can use the honour to help raise awareness, open more doors."

Martin Emery said Mr Clough had "been instrumental in the success of campaigns, including his own United Discriminate campaign to get Changing Places at Old Trafford.

"Tony was the first person to ask Manchester United for these facilities… and a Changing Places facility is now in place at Old Trafford."

Tony's first successful Changing campaign came in 2011 when East Midlands Airport installed a Changing Places facility. This one facility then helped add pressure to other airports including Manchester and Heathrow, and in T5 you will even find a Changing Places facility called the The Lichfield Lounge in honour of Tony's family.

Speaking of the honour Tony says he is "humbled" his work had been recognised with "such an honour".

United Discriminate wish to thank Tony for his hard work and dedication, without which no doubt there would be even fewer Changing Places facilities available today.