Mar 9, 2021 | Changing Places, Company News, News
The Government has confirmed today that £30m of funding to increase the number of Changing Places toilets in England will be distributed by local authorities. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government issued a press release today confirming the plan to...
Mar 1, 2021 | Changing Places, Company News, News, Product Launches
When designing a Changing Places Toilet, understanding your venue and how the facility will be accessed and used is key to selecting the right equipment. For public venues, choosing equipment that has been designed to be robust and low in maintenance demand is a...
Feb 15, 2021 | Changing Places, Company News
In the thousands of installations we have completed, we have very rarely come across a project we could not create a fixing solution for. With over 20 years industry experience our specialists can ensure Ceiling Track is installed safely into every...
Feb 10, 2021 | Changing Places, Company News, News, Product Launches
The Astor Invincible Changing Table is the first height adjustable changing table designed specifically for use in Changing Places Toilets. The Astor Invincible has been designed to address the very unique requirements of a public toilet & changing venue with...
Feb 9, 2021 | Changing Places, Company News
Tesco has significantly raised the profile of the UK’s Changing Place campaign with national advertising celebrating the installation of 100 Changing Place toilets in its network of stores. Last week the supermarket giant released press and tv advertising highlighting...
Jan 6, 2021 | Changing Places, Company News
We often get asked what is an XY Ceiling Hoist System or H Track Ceiling Hoist System? (also known as an XY Overhead Hoist or an XY Hoist). XY or H Frame Systems are the most common means of mounting a Ceiling Hoist. Consisting of two fixed lengths of track running...
Dec 3, 2020 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Company News
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...
Nov 14, 2019 | Changing Places, Company News, Product Launches
Designed & made in our UK factory, the Astor Aquba is our latest innovation in height adjustable basins. The wash basin is the smallest completely integrated unit on the market, ensuring it is the perfect solution for wheelchair access and ideal for under window...
Oct 16, 2017 | Changing Places
Multi-Million Pound Regeneration Sees New Changing Places In Rochdale 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...
Oct 16, 2017 | Changing Places
Lancashire Changing Places Project Management, Building Work & Installation 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...
Oct 16, 2017 | Changing Places
The Great Outdoors Made Accessible with New Changing Places Toilet in Leicestershire Introducing an accessible Changing Places toilet means Bradgate Country Park in Leicestershire now offer full changing, hoisting and toileting facilities for disabled visitors and...
Sep 20, 2017 | Changing Places
Changing Places are important to us because our lives are severely limited without them. Lowri is 18 and profoundly disabled, but loves to get out and about. Sadly unless she can be safely and comfortably changed, we are restricted to trips of a few hours. The penny...
Jul 28, 2017 | Changing Places
“I cannot use any other type of toilet. The only CP toilets in Northern Ireland are in public office buildings of universities. This is a HUGE PROBLEM!”
Jul 28, 2017 | Changing Places
“This would make going out a lot easier and allow me to stay out for longer without worrying about when I need to use the toilet and just have the chance to enjoy myself”
Jul 28, 2017 | Changing Places
“Please make this happen. It means that I can do things that most 26-year-olds do. Also it’s good for the economy as if people are out for longer, they could spend more and they’ll be with other people who too will spend more”
Jul 28, 2017 | Changing Places
“I am unable to weight-bear at all, so I need a changing table and hoist to be able to use the bathroom safely and with dignity. Otherwise I have to wait until I go home, which often means I have to cut short my trip out”
Jul 28, 2017 | Changing Places
The Muscular Dystrophy Trailblazers is a national network of more than 400 young disabled people who work together on a national and local level to highlight and address the issues that are important to them. They aim to fight the social injustices experienced by...
Jul 28, 2017 | Changing Places
“The Changing Places campaign has really taken off in the past year and I’m incredibly proud to be part of it. I was thrilled to see the first Premiership football stadium install a Changing Places toilet and we’re working hard to get the stadiums hosting the...
Jul 28, 2017 | Changing Places
“As the development officer for the Changing Places consortium it is a real pleasure to be working with Aveso as our campaign sponsors. Aveso have supported the campaign from day one of their involvement and work closely with the Changing Places team. Aveso...
Jul 28, 2017 | Changing Places
“Our daughter has a rare genetic condition which impedes her mobility, causes severe hypermobility and has short stature (to name a few issues). At 3 1/2 she is still in nappies and only now is she just able to walk short distances and she needs input from...
Jul 28, 2017 | Changing Places
“My story is pretty simple – went from unforgivable ignorance as an uncle, to realising that this was so basic a need that we needed to do something. The fundraising for a facility is our first target, but the big prize has to be awareness and eventually...
Jul 28, 2017 | Changing Places
“My condition affects my whole body, not just half. I cannot even lift my arm to scratch my nose. So, when it comes to me using the toilet it takes two experienced carers, a lifter, a full-body sling and a table. It is not an easy task and I still have...
Jul 28, 2017 | Changing Places
“Changing places for Frankie are so important as without them being able to go out for a whole day is impossible. Frankie’s needs regarding toilet facilities are essentially the same as it is for anybody but she needs to use it in a different way. I think if...
May 3, 2017 | Changing Places, Company News
As the number of Changing Places in the UK currently stands at 972 we creep ever closer to the magical 1,000 mark. Last week Rochdale Borough Council contributed by installing an accessible Changing Places toilet in their new Number One Riverside Building for members... 