On Thursday 18th October, Astor-Bannerman showcased our products and services at the AccessAbility Exhibition in Leeds. The AccessAbility Exhibition is hosted by the William Merritt Centre – a charity whose ethos revolves around ‘Enabling Greater...
On Thursday 11th October Astor-Bannerman will be ‘baking a difference’ to raise money for MDUK. Muscular Dystophy UK is a charity dedicated to supporting individuals, families and professionals coping with muscle-wasting conditions. MDUK was founded in...
Astor-Bannerman were delighted to be shortlisted as finalists at the 2018 NHS in the North Excellence in Supply Awards. In its 7th year, the awards celebrate the amazing achievements of procurement teams and suppliers to drive value, efficiency and improve patient...
We’ve lost track of the number of families we’ve helped on DIY SOS: The Big Build and every single one is so special. The latest family we helped was the Pollard family in Bristol. Following a series of events which left 24 year old Ryan with brain damage and partial...
Premier League Football Clubs have been in the news again with people questioning their accessibility for disabled supporters. Most recently in this BBC article which shows concerns that many of clubs may not achieve their commitment to incorporating Changing Places...
This week Astor-Bannerman have spent the week at the annual Altenpflege Exhibition in Nürnberg, Germany with our friends at Beka Hospitec, part of the Astor-Bannerman group of companies showcasing our specialist equipment internationally as exclusive UK Beka equipment...
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...
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...
Astor-Bannerman Welcome Celebrity Visitor Last month we were delighted to welcome TV personality Christine Hamilton for a VIP tour of our Cheltenham factory where we design and manufacture life changing assisted bathing and patient handling equipment for people with...
SOMETIME WE ALL NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT Valentine’s Day is all about spending time with those you love… Your husband, wife, fiancé, partner, yourself or your family. Sharing moments with those who will support you, no matter what, and enjoying the small things....
Happy New Year and welcome to 2017. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas break and New Year. As we enter a fresh 2017 we all start to think of a new year bringing new hope and in the words of Albert Einstein: “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for...
Season’s Greetings from the Astor-Bannerman Group! We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support throughout 2016 which has seen some interesting and exciting installations in hundreds of private homes, care homes and public...
Thanks to research completed by Visit Britain, we know that people with health conditions and impairments – and their travelling companions – spend £12 billion a year on tourism in England. More than one in six people in England and Wales have an ‘activity limiting’...
As part of Astor-Bannerman’s commitment to access and inclusivity, we are proud to form an active part of England’s Inclusive Tourism Action Group supporting the Changing Places campaign as co-sponsors Aveso Ltd. This group was established following the Visit...
As part of its ongoing expansion, Astor-Bannerman is delighted to announce the appointment of Dominique Higgins to the role of Specialist Product Advisor who will be responsible for London and the M25 area. In her new role, Dominique will be advising and demonstrating...
Green Adult Changing Tables for the Disabled and Elderly… Specialist disability equipment doesn’t have to look medical or boring, so if you’re looking for something a bit different in a colour to match your bathroom or Changing Places toilet setting, we’ve got...
Phil Grant has worked at Astor-Bannerman, one of the UK’s leading providers of assisted bathing, changing and hoisting equipment since 1999 in various warehouse and shop floor roles, but he also has another role which has seen him raise thousands of pounds for the...
When it comes to paediatric bathing, hoisting and moving and handling, sourcing the right equipment and having confidence in your equipment supplier is crucial. That’s why Astor-Bannerman (Medical) Ltd can be found in Dartford on 22nd June at an event dedicated to...
Happy New Year and welcome to 2016. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas break and New Year. As we enter 2016 we all start to think of a new year bringing new hope and in the words of Albert Einstein – “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for...
QUALITY SPECIALIST BATHING AND HOSTING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WITH ASTOR-BANNERMAN At Astor-Bannerman, we are known for our passion, innovation and knowledge and we recognise that every single client is unique and extremely important to us. That’s why, every product...
Please note that Astor-Bannerman will be closed on Friday 4th December for staff training. We will also be closed on Thursday 24th December 2015 from 1pm and back open again on Monday 4th January 2016. If you have a problem with your equipment and require urgent...
Active Bathing are delighted to announce that Clare Long has joined the growing company, taking up the role of National Care Home Sales Manager. Having spent more than ten years in the industry, Clare has gained a vast amount of knowledge and industry experience in...
Astor-Bannerman (Medical) Ltd was established 22 years ago and we are extremely proud to be market leaders in the disability bathing market. We design, manufacture, install and maintain innovative specialist equipment from our Cheltenham headquarters such as height...
Look no further! At Astor-Bannerman we make our own high quality cushions to support your body shape and will stay in place when bathing. Made from a durable poly vinyl material which is wipe clean the supports hold to the bath tub with suckers to ensure there’s no...
