RAF Museum Cosford, one of the premier tourist destinations in Shropshire, officially opened its brand-new Astor Bannerman Changing Places Toilet last week. Staff at the museum were joined by carers from City of Wolverhampton Council, Adult Provider Services and Aveso...
Following the announcement of the partnership between Astor Bannerman and Military Veteran Training Charity Building Heroes in September, ex Royal Marines Commando Dylan Demetrious-Wilde was involved in a collaborative project last month, his company installing a...
We recently installed a Changing Places toilet at the stunning Pentire Glaze in Cornwall, run by the National Trust. Over the Winter and Spring of 2020/21, the North Cornwall National Trust completely re-developed the facilities at the popular Cornish coastal...
We recently completed a Changing Places Toilet project at Bath Abbey, a magnificent historic building in the heart of Bath. The vaulted ceiling and aged structure gave the team a few challenges to overcome, but they were determined to make it work. It just goes to...
The Legoland Discovery Centre, in Manchester’s Trafford Centre, is the ultimate playground for children (and adults) who love the magic of Lego. The centre has over 10 Lego play zones, 3 rides and a 4D cinema making it a major attraction for a wide range of...
In 2018 we worked with the team at Hull’s spectacular aquarium The Deep, to install their Changing Places Toilet (CPT). The fully accessible facility was opened in March of that year, and helped the tourist attraction become one of the most accessible in the UK,...
A Changing Places toilet was opened at London Euston station last week, improving the accessibility of one of the busiest train stations in the UK. Astor Bannerman equipment was used in the facility, which has been installed as part of Network Rail’s programme of...
This year’s tennis Championships at Wimbledon start this Monday, and in a big win for toilet inclusivity, disabled visitors will have access to two Changing Places toilets on site. Astor Bannerman equipment was used in both accessible toilets, the first installed in...
After working with Worthing Hospital on their nearly-completed Changing Places toilet project, Dan Brice, one of our Changing Places sales team members for the South, visited the Maternity Unit with his wife Hayley for a very different reason recently – to give birth...
Astor Bannerman has worked with Haringey Council to install a brand-new Changing Places toilet in Finsbury Park, North London, boosting the accessibility of green space in the borough. It is the also the first installation of the Astor Invincible, a changing table...
A Gloucestershire based independent care provider has recently completed a 46 bed extension on their care home for clients with dementia and nursing care requirements. Having worked with the contractor on a similar project, Astor Bannerman were recommended to the...
Astor Bannerman was approached by the charity Safe Anchor Trust to install a changing table in their newly refurbished vessel, the Safe Anchor Lady. Safe Anchor Trust is an independent charity that provides enjoyable, safe and therapeutic boat trips for those in...
Astor Bannerman as part of Aveso has installed 100 Tesco Changing Places Toilets to help those with severe disabilities use toilets safely and comfortably. The supermarket’s 100th Changing Places toilet was officially opened today, 3rd December, in its Watford Extra...
Peak School is a Special School Academy in the North West corner of Derbyshire. It caters for children and young adults (aged between 2 and 19) with a whole range of needs, particularly those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), communication...
Bertie is a 3 year old boy living with Batten Disease – a very rare and neurological degenerative condition causing seizures, total lack of mobility, blindness and childhood dementia. This means that Bertie needs full support with day to day tasks, such as...
Pendle Support & Care Services in Lancashire provide support to children and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues. An existing bathroom was converted to an accessible Changing Places toilet facility as part of the...
Benefitting from unprecedented levels of investment in recent years, Rochdale town centre is currently undergoing a £250 million improvement programme Astor-Bannerman are pleased to be committed to assisting with their accessible Changing Places developments as part...
One family who have seen the benefits of an Astor-Bannerman accessible bathroom is the Page family from Broadstairs in Kent. Four-year old Archie was born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, meaning he needs 24-hour care and support. The Astor-Bannerman team assisted...
Josh is too big to lift by mum and without extra equipment, caring for him became extremely difficult which is why Astor-Bannerman were called to help improve day to day care in the upstairs bathroom and downstairs living area. As part of this home adaptation,...
Introducing an accessible Changing Places toilet means Bradgate Country Park in Leicestershire now offer full changing, hoisting and toileting facilities for disabled visitors and their families. The great outdoors can now be enjoyed be everyone, regardless of...
Established in 2005, Pendle Support & Care Services is a specialised domiciliary care agency that has been supporting children and adults with learning disabilities for nearly 12 years in East Lancashire and Pendle and are contracted with Lancashire County Council...
CREATING AN ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM By creating a more accessible bathroom it is possible to help to retain an individual’s dignity, increase independence, and alleviate a certain level of stress and strain from the carers involved and help to create a happier home. One...
Astor-Bannerman have helped to increase access within the lounge and bathroom areas for a busy family home in Bury, Lancashire. Many disabled people and their families need to make changes to their homes such as widening doors and incorporating additional equipment in...
Astor-Bannerman introduce accessible Changing Places to the great outdoors at a top class Leicestershire country park tourist attraction With around 830 acres of stunning countryside, Bradgate Country Park takes accessibility very seriously. Although the views are...
