Located at Northumbria University’s City Campus East in Newcastle, the building forms part of the university’s wider estate, supporting students, staff and visitors throughout the academic year.
As part of its commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment, Northumbria University has installed a fully equipped Hygiene Room, providing specialist facilities for people with disabilities and additional personal care requirements.
Working alongside Phoenix Construction and closely with the university’s facilities team, Astor Bannerman helped deliver a complete Hygiene Room, ensuring the space was equipped to support the needs of users and their carers.
The dedicated facility helps ensure that students, staff, conference delegates and visitors who require assistance with personal care can access the building with greater comfort, dignity and independence.
Supporting Accessibility Across the University Campus
Accessibility is an important part of Northumbria University’s wider approach to student support and campus life. The university provides tailored support for disabled students, including personalised accessibility plans and detailed building guides through its partnership with AccessAble.
With City Campus East serving not only the university community but also external visitors attending conferences and events, suitable personal care facilities are an important part of creating an inclusive environment.
Standard accessible toilets do not always offer the space or specialist equipment required by individuals who need assistance from a carer. The new Hygiene Room helps address these needs, supporting a wider range of people to access and use the building.
What’s Inside: Our Specification
The Hygiene Room has been fitted with a selection of specialist Astor Bannerman equipment, including:
- Ceiling Track Hoist
- Astor CTX2 Height-Adjustable Changing Table
- Astor ABW-CP Height Adjustable Wash Basin
- KwickScreen Privacy Screen
- Specialist grab rails and accessible bathroom accessories
- Emergency assistance alarm system
The ceiling track hoist supports assisted transfers, helping users move safely between equipment, while the CTX2-CP provides a height-adjustable platform for personal care.
The ABW-CP wash basin offers accessible washing facilities, with its height-adjustable design accommodating different users and carers. The KwickScreen provides additional privacy when personal care is being carried out.
Creating a More Inclusive University Environment
The installation demonstrates the importance of considering personal care requirements as part of wider accessibility planning.
By providing dedicated Hygiene Room facilities, Northumbria University is helping remove barriers for people with more complex disabilities, enabling more students, staff and visitors to access campus facilities and participate in university life.
It is an important reminder that inclusive environments go beyond standard accessible facilities, recognising the different needs of individuals and providing appropriate spaces to support them.
Supporting Your Hygiene Room Project
Planning a Hygiene Room for a university, school, college or public building? Astor Bannerman can support your project from initial planning and equipment specification through to installation.
We work with universities, architects, contractors, councils, trusts and education providers across the UK, offering specialist equipment and practical expertise to help create accessible personal care environments.
To discuss your project or find out more about our Hygiene Room solutions, get in touch with the Astor Bannerman team.
