May 3, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Hoists are one of the key components of a Changing Places Toilet and there are a few essential things to consider before installing them. See below for our top 4 things to think about at the planning, design and installation stages. Installing hoists into Changing...
Apr 28, 2022 | Company News, News, Product Launches
Astor Bannerman continue to innovate in the bathing and changing market with their latest product launch of the Astor Grip Strip Bolster Range. The Astor Grip Strip range of bolsters and support cushions was developed alongside a team of Occupational Therapists to...
Apr 27, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
We were thrilled to be invited to the official opening of a newly installed Changing Places Toilet at The Royal Armouries in Leeds on Monday. Installed by Astor Bannerman, the project was made possible due to funds received from the Department for Digital, Culture,...
Apr 6, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
It was recently announced that 191 Local Authorities have been successful in their bids to acquire a portion of the £30m pot of Government funding for new Changing Places Toilets. Read more about the funding announcement Local Authority? Find out how we can support...
Mar 30, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
It is World Autism Acceptance Week this week, which provides the perfect opportunity for us to talk about how Changing Places Toilets can help people living with autism and other neurodivergencies. With the recent confirmation of £23.5m of Government funding across...
Mar 24, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Changing Places UK have today revealed the list of Local Authorities which have been successful in their application for Changing Places Toilet funding. Read the full list The Government has announced that funding has now been allocated for new Changing Places Toilet...
Mar 22, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Here are our top 6 things to consider when planning and designing Changing Places Toilets. 1. LAYOUT The Changing Places Consortium have published detailed requirements for Changing Places Toilets, including specifications for everything from room size to placement of...
Jan 28, 2022 | Case Studies, Company News, Education Case Study, News
Building bespoke SEND environments THE BACKGROUND Case Study: Building bespoke SEND environments Boston Endeavour Academy is a newly built special school for children age 2-19 with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities, located in the market town of...
Jan 28, 2022 | Case Studies, Company News, Education Case Study, News
Ensuring provisions for students with disabilities THE BACKGROUND Case Study: Michael Tippett School and College The Michael Tippett School and College has a roll of 70 students aged between 11 and 19. Their students have a range of complex needs, such as severe...
Jan 28, 2022 | Case Studies, Company News, Education Case Study, News
Helping to improve SEND environments THE BACKGROUND Case Study: Peak School Peak School is a Special School Academy in the North West corner of Derbyshire. It caters for children and young adults (aged between 2 and 19) with a whole range of needs, particularly those...
Jan 28, 2022 | Case Studies, Company News, Education Case Study, News
Building bespoke SEND environments THE BACKGROUND Case Study: Strathmore School Strathmore School is a Special Educational Needs School that aims to provide a happy, safe, supported and structured environment in which students will flourish. As an organisation, the...
Dec 21, 2021 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Company News, International, News
Astor Bannerman are extremely proud to have installed four Changing Places Toilets at Expo 2020. The globally important event was postponed last year due to Covid, and it finally opened its doors in Dubai this Autumn, showcasing world-changing innovations from around...
Dec 14, 2021 | Changing Places, Company News, News
In 1993, two friends from Oxfordshire with a passion for technology and mechanics were asked to make a height-adjustable kitchen table by Muscular Dystrophy UK. This challenge developed into a vision of producing solutions which would help support disabled people and...
Dec 3, 2021 | Care Homes, Changing Places, Company News, News
Today is an important day in the disability awareness calendar for two reasons. Firstly, it is International Day of People with Disabilities, and the theme this year is ‘Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era’. Secondly, it is Elf Day, a day to support those living...
Nov 19, 2021 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News
We recently installed a Changing Places toilet at the newly built Sainsbury’s store in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, which is due to open this week. The 50,000 ft2 Aylesbury Gatehouse Store is due to open its doors on 24th November, and as well as a Changing Places...
Nov 19, 2021 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News
The family-owned Marsham Court in Bournemouth has become the first UK hotel to install a Changing Places toilet, supplied and installed by Astor Bannerman, celebrating its completion on World Toilet Day 2021 (November 19). Established by the World Toilet Organisation,...
Nov 17, 2021 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News
A transformation of the visitor facilities at Loch Leven’s precious woodland and wetland reserve has recently been completed, with an Astor Bannerman Changing Places toilet being installed as part of the ambitious project. With growing numbers of people visiting RSPB...
Nov 11, 2021 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News
RAF Museum Cosford, one of the premier tourist destinations in Shropshire, officially opened its brand-new Astor Bannerman Changing Places Toilet last week. Staff at the museum were joined by carers from City of Wolverhampton Council, Adult Provider Services and Aveso...
Nov 10, 2021 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Company News, News
Following the announcement of the partnership between Astor Bannerman and Military Veteran Training Charity Building Heroes in September, ex Royal Marines Commando Dylan Demetrious-Wilde was involved in a collaborative project last month, his company installing a...
Nov 9, 2021 | Changing Places, Company News, News, Product Launches
Astor Bannerman has been designing, manufacturing and installing equipment for people and families living with a disability for more than 27 years. That experience, combined with on-going customer feedback and consultation, has taught us a lot and continues to...
Oct 29, 2021 | Company News, Events, News
ITV sports presenter Jill Douglas cut the ribbon to unveil new offices for Astor Bannerman. The official opening of ‘The Elephant Works’ marks a continued phase of expansion for the us as a company. As well as being a presenter, Jill Douglas is CEO of...
Oct 25, 2021 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News
We recently installed a Changing Places toilet at the stunning Pentire Glaze in Cornwall, run by the National Trust. Over the Winter and Spring of 2020/21, the North Cornwall National Trust completely re-developed the facilities at the popular Cornish coastal...
Sep 27, 2021 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Changing Places Case Study, Company News, News
We recently completed a Changing Places Toilet project at Bath Abbey, a magnificent historic building in the heart of Bath. The vaulted ceiling and aged structure gave the team a few challenges to overcome, but they were determined to make it work. It just goes to...
Sep 10, 2021 | Care Homes, Company News, News
We are proud to be able to share that we have been nominated for the “Leaders in Care” award! A result of tremendous team work from all at Astor Bannerman who continue to go “beyond routine” everyday.
