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
Why do Astor Bannerman love Elephants? At Astor Bannerman an elephant is an integral part of our logo… but why? Is our favourite holiday destination on safari in Africa? Was Dumbo our favourite film when growing up? Did we just think the logo was cute? No! We chose an...
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 use....
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...
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...
Nov 14, 2019 | Company News, Product Launches
The Astor Shower Trolley is an ideal choice for showering and changing in wet room environments. Designed and manufactured in our UK factory, the shower trolley uses an innovative single actuator lifting system to ensure smooth and quiet height adjustment. This...
Jan 16, 2019 | Company News
Astor-Bannerman are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Colebrook to the position of Managing Director of Astor-Bannerman’s UK Operations. Mark brings to Astor-Bannerman over 25 years’ global experience in Engineering and Manufacturing businesses, and...
Dec 10, 2018 | Company News, Product Launches
Astor-Bannerman Care are kicking off the festive season with a range of bath colour options… The Avero Motion, Avero Comfort & Compact Bath (excluding the seat) can be purchased in a range of colours this Christmas. This is an exclusive offer to...
Nov 16, 2018 | Company News
Astor-Bannerman are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to join the Astor-Bannerman Care team. If you would like to work for an ethical and compassionate business, this could be the role for you… Astor-Bannerman Care are leading manufactures of equipment...
Nov 14, 2018 | Company News, Events
The OT Show attracts over 4,500 Occupational Therapists every year, interested in seeing new and innovative products and services designed to support the individuals and families they work with. The show is a two day event held at the NEC in Birmingham. It offers OTs...
