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Supporting you to specify and install the best accessible bathrooms: choose from 6 accredited CPD courses.

Astor Academy | Supporting Professionals

At Astor Bannerman, we are here to help you design the best accessible toilets and bathrooms for your clients. Whether you’re working on a Changing Places Toilet, a hygiene room in a school, a care home bathroom, or a home adaptation, we offer a range of free training to meet your needs.

Choose from our range of accredited CPD training options below. You can also request equipment demonstrations at a location to suit you, staff training, or OT team meeting learning.

We also offer regular webinars on a variety of subjects; from equipment features and demonstrations, to legislative requirements and design best practice. Find out more

Choose from these Accredited CPD Training Options:

This accredited CPD session provides a comprehensive guide to designing compliant and accessible Changing Places Toilets.

It covers the latest design layouts, ensuring your projects meet essential legislative and regulatory requirements.

Gain insight into equipment specifications, including the selection of appropriate products, as well as the fixing, installation, and supply needs to bring your designs to life.

Ideal for… Architects, Construction Professionals, Councils, Venues

This CPD session supports you in selecting the right equipment for your clients, with essential guidance for creating accessible bathrooms.

Topics include identifying the problem and conducting a thorough assessment of client needs, ensuring the solution is both practical and effective.

Learn about the key equipment considerations, funding implications, and the installation requirements needed to deliver a safe and functional bathroom.

Ideal for… Occupational Therapists (NHS and Private), Case Managers

Riba CPD School Hygiene Rooms

This CPD session explores the key considerations when designing hygiene rooms for educational environments.

It covers market needs, DfE Building Bulletins 103 and 104, and essential design principles. Gain insights into appropriate equipment for moving, handling, hoisting, washing, and changing, as well as guidance on installation, and long-term support.

Ideal for… Architects, School Leaders, Multi-Academy Trusts, SENDCos, and Occupational Therapists

This CPD session explores the therapeutic effects of hot water immersion and its role in promoting health and well-being.


Gain an understanding of how bathing can aid in the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, supported by clinical evidence.

You’ll also discover how this approach can enhance care outcomes and support more holistic, person-centred treatment plans.

This CPD session provides guidance on designing accessible bathrooms for care home settings.

It covers advice on design and compliance considerations when selecting equipment for bathing, washing, moving, handling, hoisting, and changing. Learn about fixing, installation, and the importance of training and ongoing support to ensure safe and effective use.

Ideal for… Architects, Care Home Managers, Care Home Facility Managers, Care Home Designers

This CPD session is tailored for Private Occupational Therapists involved in planning accessible bathrooms for clients with complex needs.

It addresses essential design considerations for safe and effective spaces.

Topics include equipment selection for moving, handling, hoisting, washing, and changing, as well as guidance on fixing, installation, and details of the end-to-end support that is needed.

Ideal for… Private OTs, Case Managers

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