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Changing Places: Amelia Trust Farm, Barry
Located within 160 acres of countryside in the Vale of Glamorgan, The Amelia Trust Farm is a unique care farm and visitor attraction supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable people across South Wales. Based just outside Barry and within easy reach of Cardiff, the farm...
Changing Places Toilet: Ron Cooke Hub, University of York
Located on the University of York’s Campus East, the Ron Cooke Hub is one of the university’s most recognisable and multi-functional buildings. Positioned alongside the lake at the centre of campus, the building acts as a hub for teaching, collaboration, research,...
Changing Places Toilet: Green Street Public Toilets, Truro
Situated in the heart of Truro city centre, the Green Street Public Toilets provide an important accessible facility for both residents and visitors exploring Cornwall’s capital. Located close to Truro Cathedral, Lemon Quay, local shops, cafes and public transport...
Changing Places Toilet: The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford is a key acute hospital serving communities across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Operated by the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, the site plays a vital role in delivering urgent and planned care across the region. In...
Changing Places Toilet: Corn Market, Worcester
Located in the heart of Worcester’s historic city centre, the Corn Market is a well known public space surrounded by shops, cafes and key visitor attractions. Positioned just a short distance from Worcester Cathedral and the city’s main shopping areas, it sees a high...
Kiva Bath Installation & Wet Room Adaptation – Maidstone, Kent
A specialist bathroom adaptation in Maidstone has transformed bath time for Vinnie, providing greater comfort, improved safety, and a more therapeutic experience at home. Vinnie, a teenager with complex needs, was previously using a wet room with a standard shower....
Bathing & Epilepsy: Why There Is No ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Solution
By Helen Evans, Senior Marketing Executive When specifying bathroom equipment for someone with epilepsy, it can be tempting to look for a “safest” bath design. But the reality is more complex. Following recent epilepsy awareness training, our team has been reflecting...
St Paul’s Cathedral: Integrating a Fully Compliant Changing Places Toilet Within a Grade I Listed Landmark
From Royal weddings to national services and daily worship, St Paul’s Cathedral remains one of the UK’s most iconic and historically significant buildings. The delivery of a Changing Places Toilet (CPT) at St Paul’s Cathedral marks a significant step forward in...
Paddington Academy, London – Hygiene Room Installation & Refurbishment
Client: Paddington Academy (United Learning Trust)Location: LondonScope: Full refurbishment of existing student changing/shower facilities and installation of a complete hygiene room, including ceiling track hoist and specialist equipment. Paddington Academy is a...
Rethinking Waste: A Data-Driven Approach to Sustainability
By Chris Cooper, HSE & Facilities Coordinator at Astor Bannerman Managing waste responsibly is a fundamental part of operating any manufacturing or engineering environment. At Astor Bannerman, ensuring that waste is handled safely and compliantly has always been a...
Ceiling Hoist Installation at Vine Court, University of Liverpool
Project: Accessible Toilet Hoist InstallationClient: University of LiverpoolLocation: Vine Court Halls of Residence, LiverpoolScope: Installation of two Astor OT200 Ceiling Track Hoists within accessible toilets located in residential social areas across two floors...
Oak Beck House Respite Centre, Harrogate – Integrated Ceiling Track Hoist Systems
Client: Oak Beck House Respite CentreLocation: Harrogate, North YorkshireScope: Installation of multiple ceiling track hoists across key living spaces, including gated systems and a fully equipped hygiene room Oak Beck House is a specialist respite centre located near...
Changing Places: Tower of London, London
The Tower of London is one of the UK’s most recognisable historic landmarks, welcoming visitors from around the world to explore nearly 1,000 years of history. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, introducing modern accessibility features requires careful planning....
Case Study: Crofton Springs Care Home, Cheltenham
Crofton Springs Care Home in Cheltenham is a recently built care home operated by HC-One, designed to provide residential and dementia care for older people in a comfortable, supportive environment. The home has been thoughtfully designed to feel welcoming and...
Springwater School (SEND), Harrogate – Multi-Room Ceiling Track Hoist Installation
Client: Springwater AcademyLocation: Harrogate, North YorkshireScope: Installation of 7 ceiling track hoists across classrooms and care spaces, including XY systems and gated transfers between classrooms and a medical & a hygiene room. Springwater School is a...
OT Insight: What My Placement with Astor Bannerman Taught Me About Supporting Safe, Meaningful Bathing
By Miriam Cowling, Final Year Occupational Therapy Student When I arrived at Astor Bannerman for my final-year University of Gloucestershire occupational therapy placement, a discussion with a sales director about times in which disabled customers had been unable to...
Changing Places: Odeon Luxe – Cabot Circus, Bristol
The brand new Odeon Luxe cinema at Cabot Circus, Bristol, opened February 12 2026, bringing a modern, high-comfort film-going experience to the city’s premier shopping and leisure destination. Replacing the former Showcase Cinema de Lux, the Odeon Luxe boasts eight...
Why Registering a Changing Places Toilet Matters
By Hope Gordon, Changing Places Project Co-ordinator at Astor Bannerman Across the UK, we’re seeing more organisations recognise the importance of installing a Changing Places toilet. Shopping centres, transport hubs, visitor attractions and public venues are...
Choosing the Right Changing Table for Schools (SEND)
A Practical Guide to Hygiene Room Equipment for SEND Provision Across the UK, schools and academy trusts are reviewing their facilities following announcements from the Department for Education around school rebuilding and wider education estates reform. Alongside...
Education Estates Strategy 2026: The Future of School Buildings in England
In February 2026, the Department for Education published its Education Estates Strategy – a 10-year plan to improve school and college buildings across England. With more than 22,000 schools and colleges and around 70,000 buildings, the strategy aims to address ageing...
Changing Places: Swindon Health Hydro – Swindon
The historic Swindon Health Hydro is back. Reopened on 19 January 2026 after an extensive restoration, this iconic leisure destination on Milton Road blends Victorian heritage with modern wellbeing facilities. Originally built in 1891–92 for the workers of the Great...
Creating a Safer, Happier Bath Time with The Astor Kiva
A bright, modern bathroom featuring an Astor Kiva height-adjustable bath, creating a safe and comfortable environment for assisted bathing. When the family first contacted Astor Bannerman, their priority was to replace their existing height-adjustable bath, which had...
Ceiling Hoist Installation at St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Birmingham
Project: Hygiene Room Hoist InstallationClient: St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary SchoolLocation: Hob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8QLScope: Installation of an Astor OT200 Ceiling Track Hoist within a school Hygiene Room to help the setting better support pupils...
Ceiling Hoist Installation in a School Hygiene Room at Kings Heath Secondary School
Project: Hygiene Room Hoist InstallationClient: Kings Heath Secondary SchoolLocation: Kings Heath, BirminghamScope: Installation of an Astor OT200 Ceiling Track Hoist within a dedicated school Hygiene Room to support safe transfers and assisted personal care. Kings...
The Department for Education’s 5 SEND Reform Principles – and What They Mean for Schools
The Department for Education (DfE) has identified five key reform principles as part of its SEND and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan conversation. These principles underpin how education settings should support children and young people with special...
Changing Places: Woolwich Waves – Royal Borough of Greenwich
The vibrant new leisure centre in Woolwich – Woolwich Waves – represents a transformative moment for the community. Due to open January 2026, this state-of-the-art facility replaces the aging Waterfront Leisure Centre and is at the heart of a major regeneration scheme...
Multi-Room SEND Hygiene Facility Installation at Highfield Ely Academy, Ely
Client: Highfield Ely AcademyLocation: Downham Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1BDScope: Installation of four fully equipped Hygiene Rooms, including hoist-linked classroom access, showers, and a Life Skills area for older SEND students. Highfield Ely Academy is a...
Why Investing Early in Accessible Design Saves Money Later: The Lifecycle Cost of Changing Places and Hygiene Rooms
In today’s construction and design world, accessibility is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s a must. But too often, accessible hygiene facilities like Changing Places and School Hygiene Rooms are treated as an afterthought, added late in the build process or...
Changing Places at Cotswold Farm Park
We recently visited Cotswold Farm Park with Leo from Cool Access Consultancy and his carer Easter to explore the site’s Changing Places toilet and wider accessibility features. Located in the heart of the Cotswolds, Cotswold Farm Park is known for its hands-on animal...
DIY SOS: Helping Raffi’s Road to Recovery
We’re proud to have supported the BBC’s DIY SOS team in their latest life-changing transformation for eight-year-old Raffi and his family in Bracknell. After contracting E. coli, Raffi was left with brain damage and reliant on a wheelchair. The family’s home was no...
Team Member Tarnia Takes on Firewalk Challenge for Bereaved Children
Astor Bannerman’s Tarnia Venning-Rhodes is stepping well outside her comfort zone - and straight onto hot coals - to raise money for bereaved children and their families. Tarnia plays a vital role in building relationships with Occupational Therapists, Housing...
New Hygiene Room Guide: Helping Schools Create Truly Inclusive Spaces
Creating safe, dignified spaces for personal care is essential to making education accessible for all. That’s why Astor Bannerman has developed a brand-new Hygiene Room Guide for Schools - a free, practical resource designed to support everyone involved in...
Changing Places Hygiene Room – Herschel Building, Newcastle University
Client: Newcastle University – Herschel BuildingSector: Higher EducationLocation: Herschel Building, Newcastle upon TyneServices Delivered: Full Changing Places installation — design consultation, equipment supply, installation, testing, and commissioning The Herschel...
Mission: Accessible – Changing Places Toilet at University Of Gloucestershire
We recently launched our brand-new campaign, Mission: Accessible, with our first Accessibility Agent, Callum from The Cal Effect. Mission: Accessible is a real-world adventure with purpose for National Star College leavers, giving them the opportunity to become...
Case Study: Changing Places Facility at Leith Links, Edinburgh
Client: Healthmatic | City of Edinburgh Council Location: Leith Links, Edinburgh Completion Date: Summer 2025 Scope: Installation of a modular Changing Places facility In partnership with Healthmatic, Astor Bannerman has delivered a new Changing Places facility at...
Changing Places Hygiene Room – Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus
Client: Northumbria University – Coach Lane CampusSector: Higher EducationLocation: Coach Lane Campus, NorthumberlandServices Delivered: Full Changing Places installation — design consultation, equipment supply, installation, testing, and commissioning Northumbria...
A Visit to Broadway Activity Park, with Leo & Jess (Changing Places)
We recently visited Broadway Activity Park in the Cotswolds with Leo and Jess from Cool Access to explore the newly installed Changing Places toilet, developed as part of the park’s accessible facilities upgrade. The park itself is a popular 3-acre community space,...
Case Study: Changing Places Facility at Hawes Pier, South Queensferry
Client: Healthmatic | City of Edinburgh Council Location: Hawes Pier, South Queensferry Completion Date: Summer 2025 Scope: Installation of a modular Changing Places facility In partnership with Healthmatic, Astor Bannerman has delivered a new Changing Places facility...
Case Study: Hygiene Room Installation at Bridgewater School, Newcastle
Client: Bridgewater SchoolLocation: Newcastle upon Tyne, UKScope: Installation of a fully equipped Hygiene Room to support a student with complex SEND needs Bridgewater School in Newcastle is a mainstream inclusive school with a strong commitment to supporting pupils...
Case Study: Changing Places Facility at The Meadows, Edinburgh
Client: Healthmatic | City of Edinburgh Council Location: The Meadows, Edinburgh Completion Date: Summer 2025 Scope: Installation of a modular Changing Places facility In partnership with Healthmatic, Astor Bannerman has contributed to the development of a new...
What the New Changing Places Funding Means for Scotland
Scotland is taking another big step forward in accessibility with the launch of a dedicated Changing Places Toilets (CPTs) Fund, set to roll out across 2025–2027. The Scottish Government is investing £10 million to support the installation of fully accessible toilet...
Changing Places: University of the Arts London – London College of Fashion
Client: University of the Arts London – London College of FashionSector: Higher EducationLocation: East Bank, Stratford, LondonCompleted: 2025Services Delivered: Full Changing Places installation — design consultation, equipment supply, installation, testing, and...
Changing Places: Westfield Stratford Shopping Centre
Client: Westfield Stratford Shopping CentreSector: Retail & LeisureLocation: Westfield Stratford Shopping Centre, Unit G29, Upper Level, London E20Completed: 2025Services Delivered: Full Changing Places installation — design input, equipment supply, installation,...
Changing Places Installation at Sadler’s Wells, London
Client: Sadler’s Wells Theatre Sector: Arts, Culture & Public VenuesLocation: Stratford (101 Carpenters Rd, Stratford Cross, London E20 2AR)Completed: 2025Services Delivered: Full Changing Places installation – design input, equipment supply, installation,...
James Hopkins Trust Respite Service Installs Hoist and Changing Table to Enhance Support
James Hopkins Trust was founded in 1989 to support Gloucestershire families who have a young children who face severe health challenges. Over the years, the Trust has provided free nursing care for children aged 0-5, who are life-limited or life-threatened, with...
Designing a Future-Proof Hygiene Room: What to Consider at the Planning Stage
As the number of pupils with complex needs continues to rise across the UK, schools are under growing pressure to improve their accessibility and hygiene provision. But when it comes to installing a “Hygiene Room,” not every school has the space or funding to go all...
Care Home Bathroom: Isle Court Nursing Home, Shrewsbury
We recently supported a customer of one of our Dealers, Isle Court Nursing Home, with the installation of a new assisted bath, helping to create a safer and more comfortable space for residents and carers alike. Surrounded by open countryside, Isle Court is a warm and...
Changing Places Facility at Sainsbury’s, Winchburgh
Sainsbury’s Superstore, Duntarvie Castle Road, Winchburgh, EH52 6FJ As part of the major regeneration of Winchburgh, West Lothian, this new Sainsbury’s store was developed to meet the needs of a growing population and to deliver inclusive access to all customers. A...
Changing Places Installation at New Uberior House for Lloyds Banking Group, Edinburgh
Lloyds Banking Group’s Lloyds New Uberior House, located in the heart of Edinburgh, is undergoing a strategic redevelopment designed to modernise its infrastructure and enhance the experience for both employees and visitors. As part of this redevelopment, the...
Royal Geelong Yacht Club: Changing Places Installation (CHS Healthcare)
Astor Bannerman is pleased to have partnered with CHS Healthcare to support the installation of a Changing Places facility at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club in Victoria, Australia. Situated on the Geelong waterfront, the Royal Geelong Yacht Club (RGYC) is a major venue...