Mar 28, 2024 | Company News, Guides, News, SEND Case Study
In the world of education, the physical environment plays a crucial role in shaping the learning experiences of students. To ensure that every child has equal access to education, the Department for Education (DfE) in the United Kingdom has laid down comprehensive...
Mar 26, 2024 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News
Nestled in the charming coastal town of Selsey, The Selsey Centre has long been a cornerstone of community engagement since its establishment in 2007. Offering an array of activities and event spaces for hire. Now, a groundbreaking transformation is underway as the...
Mar 26, 2024 | Company News, International, News
In a significant milestone for the UK-based manufacturer of bathroom equipment for disabled individuals and their families, Astor Bannerman proudly announces its attainment of the ISO14001 accreditation from NQA. This prestigious certification underscores the...
Mar 25, 2024 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News
In a remarkable stride towards inclusivity, we’ve assisted Portsmouth County Council unveil four Changing Places toilets strategically placed across key venues in the city. This initiative not only emphasises the city’s commitment to accessibility but also...
Mar 12, 2024 | Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News
In our built environment, the significance of colour often goes overlooked. Yet, colour has a profound impact on our emotions, behaviours, and overall well-being. This rings especially true in spaces like Changing Places toilets, where accessibility and inclusivity...
Mar 4, 2024 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News, SEND Case Study
Nestled within the innovative hub of the Royal Docks Centre of Sustainability at The University of East London, a groundbreaking addition has been made to enhance inclusivity and accessibility for all individuals. The introduction of the hygiene room marks a...
Feb 26, 2024 | Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News
At the core of the Brecon Beacons National Trust, amidst the striking landscapes of Pont ar Daf and Pen y Fan, inclusivity becomes a primary focus. The recent inclusion of the Changing Places Toilet facility stands as evidence of Astor Bannerman and the National...
Feb 24, 2024 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News
Coventry City Council proudly announces the opening of the first Changing Places toilet at Tesco Cross Point Business Centre, a significant step towards fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the community. This initiative has been made possible through...
Feb 22, 2024 | Company News, Guides, News, SEND Case Study
In recent guidance from the Department for Education (DfE), specifically BB103 and BB104, it has been strongly recommended that both mainstream and Special Educational Needs (SEND) schools incorporate hygiene rooms as an essential component of their facilities to...
Feb 22, 2024 | Company News, News, SEND Case Study
Furze Down School has recently partnered with Astor Bannerman to introduce two brand new hygiene rooms, marking a significant advancement in accessibility for students with additional needs. This project brings advanced facilities tailored to meet the unique...
Feb 21, 2024 | Company News, News, SEND Case Study
Moorland Primary School in Cardiff has taken a leap towards inclusivity with the installation of two advanced hygiene rooms. This initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of students, ensuring a more inclusive and accessible educational environment. The hygiene...
Feb 16, 2024 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News
In a significant stride towards inclusivity, the Imperial War Museum (IWM)Â Duxford has unveiled its newly inaugurated Changing Places toilet, proudly equipped with features from Astor Bannerman. This facility, generously funded by the Department of Levelling Up,...
Jan 10, 2024 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Gedling Borough Council has installed a new, fully accessible toilet facility at a park in Arnold town centre. See the Changing Places Toilet on the map Funding for the project came from the Changing Places Fund, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and match funding from...
Nov 22, 2023 | Company News, News, Product Launches
The Astor Kiva Fusion height adjustable bath with stretcher, guards and shower is the ultimate fusion of bathing, changing and showering. Created after extensive consultation with disabled people and their families and carers, Astor Bannerman’s brand-new Kiva Fusion...
Nov 21, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley has installed a Changing Places Toilet in partnership with Everyone Active and Crawley Borough Council, boosting accessibility for the venue. See the Changing Places Toilet on the map This essential space has been created with grant...
Nov 15, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
It is an incredibly exciting day today – as the 2000th Changing Places Toilet is officially registered! Leeds United’s stadium, Elland Road, is the lucky venue for this auspicious occasion, and we are thrilled that Astor Bannerman equipment was chosen for...
Nov 3, 2023 | Company News, News
We are celebrating our 30th anniversary this year, and over the last few months we have been reflecting on Astor Bannerman’s journey – looking back at where the company started in 1993, the development since then, and looking forward to the next 30 years. The...
Nov 2, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
A Changing Places Toilet has been installed at Gresham Sports Park in West Bridgford ensuring even greater access for people to engage with sport at the site. It features a height adjustable adult changing bench, ceiling track hoist, peninsular toilet with space for...
Oct 19, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Visitors to Lincolnshire Wildlife Park are thrilled to have a brand-new Changing Places Toilet. This comes after East Lindsey District Council successfully sourced £300,000 in national funding to help up to eight areas in the district develop new facilities for...
Sep 25, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Residents of Maidstone are thrilled to have a brand-new Changing Places Toilet in Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre, right in the heart of the town centre. Last year, local campaigning group Need2Change asked Changing Places users where they would most like to see a...
Sep 12, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
A new toilet for people with complex disabilities has opened in Barnstaple town centre. A new Changing Places toilet has been installed in Green Lanes Shopping Centre near the existing toilet facilities. It is one of three new Changing Places facilities to open across...
Aug 30, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
After being promoted to the Premier League in 2021, Brentford FC are holding their own, and haven’t lost a game yet this season. The club are also doing well when it comes to inclusivity, having invested in a variety of initiatives to make their stadium more...
Aug 3, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Visitors to the Yorkshire Dales National Park will find it even more welcoming and accessible now, owing to the opening of a new Changing Places Toilet in the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes. See the toilet on the Changing Places Toilet map. The Yorkshire Dales...
Jul 19, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Today is Changing Places Awareness Day. A day in the year when we celebrate all that has been achieved towards the goal of providing Changing Places Toilets for all who need them and discuss the positive difference that Changing Places Toilets make to people’s lives,...