Jun 11, 2021 | Care Homes, Company News, News
It is estimated that 3 in 5 people will be carers at some point in their lives. The vast majority of care in the UK is provided by family and friends, who make up the UK’s 6.5 million...
May 20, 2021 | News, Care Homes, Company News, Events
As a leading designer and manufacturer of specialist bathing equipment our customers are at the centre of what we do. This is visible across our whole product range, but especially in products that we have adapted with a specific group in mind. “Our agile, user...
May 19, 2021 | News, Case Studies, Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News
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...
May 14, 2021 | Company News, News
It has been a testing time for everyone over the last 15 months, and as we take this week to reflect on the impact this has had on our customers, we thought we would wrap up the week with a look internally as to how we have been affected and the way we have had to...
May 13, 2021 | Company News, News
We caught up with busy mum of three, Heather Phillips to understand how Covid-19 and the restrictions of lock down affected her and her family. Heather is mum to Emily (19), George (15) and Tom (13). “Emily has Cerebral Palsy so at the beginning of the first lockdown...
May 10, 2021 | News, Company News
To show our support for National Mental Health Awareness Week we have “downed our tools” and taken time out to catch up with some of our customers to find out how their mental health and the mental health of those around them has been affected by the...
Mar 9, 2021 | News, Changing Places, Company 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 17, 2021 | Company News
When considering design, vision and philosophy in a Hospital, thoughts should be centred on achieving the most therapeutic and functional buildings for patients. Specific targets around artwork, the therapeutic environment, sustainability, design quality and...
Feb 16, 2021 | Company News
The Use of Hoists in Guest Accommodation: a Publication that outlines the best practice and ideal solutions when considering an inclusive guest environment. Working in an advisory capacity, Astor Bannerman are very pleased to have offered our technical expertise to...
Feb 15, 2021 | Company News, Changing Places
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 14, 2021 | Company News
At Astor Bannerman, the elephant is more than a design feature — it’s a symbol of who we are and how we work. But why an elephant? Not because we love safari holidays.Not because Dumbo was a childhood favourite.And definitely not just because it looks nice. We chose...
Feb 12, 2021 | Company News
Who does LOLER apply to? People who have responsibility, either directly or indirectly, for the equipment and it’s use. This includes employers who have responsibility for the health and safety of their staff as well as the condition of the equipment that they...
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...
Feb 1, 2021 | Care Homes, Case Studies, Company News
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...
Jan 28, 2021 | Company News
Astor Bannerman is delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Evans to the position of Changing Places Marketing Executive. Helen will be working within the Aveso team; supporting their mission to increase the availability of Changing Places toilets in the UK and...
Jan 25, 2021 | Company News, News
Chloe, who is a part of the Astor Bannerman customer service team, is planning to run 50 miles in 30 days to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society after her grandfather sadly passed away just before Christmas. The run will see Chloe having to clock up nearly 5km every...
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 3, 2020 | Company News
Astor Bannerman is delighted to announce with immediate effect, its take over the OpeMed brand and UK operational control. Mark Colebrook, Astor Bannerman MD shared the news: “OpeMed is a very strong ceiling hoist brand with a great reputation in homecare,...
Apr 3, 2020 | Company News
Astor-Bannerman remains fully open for business as usual and we intend to remain open as we are essential to supporting the care industry. At Astor-Bannerman we have ensured we have stocks of finished goods so we have sock baths available for Care Homes on short lead...
Mar 24, 2020 | Company News
Covid-19 Measures Astor-Bannerman are working as hard as we can to ensure we can continue to support all of you through this Covid-19 crisis. We are open for business and intend to remain open as we are essential to supporting the care industry. I wrote to you last...
Mar 16, 2020 | Company News
Covid-19 Measures At Astor-Bannerman we are as concerned as the rest of the community about Covid-19 and we are looking to put in place best practices to minimise risk both to our customers and to our staff as we complete our essential works. We have no reported cases...
