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Hospitality
The hospitality sector is a significant consumer of Doc M packs and accessories – and it’s a broad market with lots of different requirements, and opportunities for wholesalers. Any new development in the hospitality industry – whether it’s a new branch of your favourite coffee shop or a high-end hotel – must incorporate accessible toilet and/or washroom facilities for users. Depending on size, they may even be required to install a high specification Changing Places toilet. Existing buildings are not compelled by law to offer accessible toilets, but in the hospitality industry in particular there’s a big onus on businesses to do as much as they can to comply with the terms of the Equality Act 2010 by removing physical barriers to use. Therefore, there’s an opportunity for wholesalers to supply into virtually every type of hospitality venue – cafes, pubs, restaurants, wine bars & bistros, nightclubs, fast food outlets, B&Bs, hotels and many more. It’s worth remembering that accessible provision isn’t just for patrons, but also for staff – so even venues that don’t offer sit-in hospitality services will have a requirement for Doc M provision. As for the types of Doc M product you can supply, the sky’s the limit. New build or renovation projects will likely require a complete Doc M pack solution including sanitaryware and grab rails. Venues looking to upgrade their accessible toilets may only require grab rails – and they may be looking for something with a little more panache than the typical white, powder-coated rail. Our NymaCARE and NymaSTYLE ranges include stainless steel plus a variety of style-conscious RAL finishes that can really help to elevate these spaces, and are available as packs or individually for a versatile solution.![doc m accessible bathroom at puregym](https://nymas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1662408512201-1-1.jpg)
Fitness and Leisure
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the UK fitness industry has exploded over the past 10 years. According to a 2022/3 report by UK gym chain PureGym, 14% of people in the UK are gym members. Another study by the Inclusive Fitness Initiative identified that there are more than 7,200 health and fitness clubs in the UK – but that only 68 of these were accessible to disabled users. Toilets, changing rooms, showers, spa and poolside facilities – the need for Doc M within fitness and leisure facilities is significant, and currently underserved, which means there are big opportunities for proactive contractors and wholesalers to sell products into these spaces. As with hospitality, demand from leisure businesses may well go beyond the provision of a basic grab rail to meet compliance – in a competitive marketplace, many gyms and leisure clubs are striving to offer a more premium experience, with stylish interior aesthetics throughout their facilities. As a result, offering distinctive products such as our NymaSTYLE range can help you to win new business.![](https://nymas.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iStock-656072524-1.jpg)