About Changing Places
The Changing Places toilet initiative is about having fully accessible facilities for people who are unable to use a standard toilet, making venues much more accessible for all.
In the UK, there are 11.4 million disabled people who require accessible toilets and over 230,000 people who need the additional support which Changing Places toilets provide. This can be broken down as follows:
- 130,000 older people
- 40,000 people with profound learning disabilities
- 30,000 people with Cerebral Palsy
- 13,000 people with acquired brain injury
- 8,500 people with Multiple Sclerosis
- 8,000 people with Spina Bifida
- 500 people with Motor Neurone Disease
As experts and manufacturers of specialist changing, hoisting and moving and handling equipment, Astor-Bannerman support the Changing Places toilet campaign by offering expert advice, services and solutions to venues.

Changing Places useful guides and downloads
Changing Places Practical Guide
Changing Places White Paper
Changing Places Registration Form
Changing Places Overview & Introduction
Changing Places Business Case
Changing Places Campaigns Pack
Changing Places Best Practice Design
10th Anniversary Celebration
Changing Places Equipment Specification
What are the Changing Places requirements?
Changing Places toilets are larger than standard disabled/accessible toilets and include additional equipment and items which allow people with various and complex disabilities to the use the toilet safely and comfortably. It is important that these features are all installed to make sure the toilet meets requirements and is suitable for those who need it most.
REQUIRED CHANGING PLACES EQUIPMENT:
- Ceiling track hoist for full room coverage
- Adult size height adjustable changing table
- Peninsular WC
- Wash basin – Preferably height adjustable
- Privacy Screen
- Emergency alarm system
- Grab rails and drop-down support rails
- Hand drying equipment
- Large waste bin and sanitary/medical waste disposal bin
- Full length mirror
- Large paper/couch roll and dispenser
CHANGING PLACES TOILET ROOM DESIGN
The British Standard BS 8300:2009+A1:2010 Code of Practice states that Changing Places toilets should be provided in addition to standard accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. They should be in all new publicly accessible buildings such as transport hubs, shopping centres, concert halls, hospitals, church halls, educational facilities, residential establishments, civic centres, arenas and stadia.
The team at Astor-Bannerman are experts in the provision of Changing Places toilets and accessible design, on hand to guide you through the planning stage, installation and maintenance of the facility.

Typical Changing Places toilet design for a 3x4m (12sqm) room.
Changing Places Toilets by Aveso
Aveso is a joint partnership between Astor-Bannerman and OpeMed. Together, we are the official sponsor & manufacturer of the Changing Places campaign. Through our continued dedication to Changing Places, we’ve been lucky enough to build some fantastic business relationships with numerous large and high profile organisations which has resulted in new facilities being installed at:
- Asda & Tesco
- Welcome Break
- National Trust
- Premier League Football Stadia
- Network Rail
- Wetherspoons
- Amusement Parks
- Museums
- Hospitals
- Shopping Centres
- Airports
Contact us today to see how we can help you install a fully accessible Changing Places facility
CHANGING PLACES CASE STUDIES
Visit us at Kidz to Adultz North – Stand C8
On Thursday 8th November, Astor-Bannerman will be heading to Manchester for the Kidz to Adultz North Exhibition. Come along, meet the team and get a chance to see our new CTX Changing and Showering Table up close, along with many other items in our range. And of...
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Astor-Bannerman are very excitied to be exhibiting our NEW CTX Shower & Changing Table at the @WMDLC AccessAbility Exhibition, @KidzExhibitions & @TheOTShow in October & November. Join us to find out more about its innovative design, or click here for more...
read moreThe Riverside One Building project in Rochdale
Multi-Million Pound Regeneration Sees New Changing Places In Rochdale Benefitting from unprecedented levels of investment in recent years, Rochdale town centre is currently undergoing a £250 million improvement programme. Astor-Bannerman are pleased to be committed to...
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