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A 1st for Changing Places Toilets
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...
Tesco raises the profile of the UK’s Changing Place campaign with a national advertising campaign
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...
Future-proofing a care setting with ceiling hoist tracks
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...
Aveso welcomes Helen to the Marketing Team
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...
Chloe’s 50miles in 30 days for Alzheimer’s Society
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...
Astor Bannerman work together with waterways charity Safe Anchor Trust
Astor Bannerman was approached by the charity Safe Anchor Trust to install a changing table in their newly refurbished vessel, the Safe Anchor Lady.
What is an XY Ceiling Hoist System or H Track Ceiling Hoist System?
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...
Review – Moving and Handling Advisor – Dec 2020
I hear that you are looking to buy a new couch for your pool. I have copied Anthony in. he works for Astor Bannerman and was so helpful when they were making purchasing decisions… he could not have done more. He actually came to our last Link worker event at the Hub…...
100th Tesco Changing Places Registered
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 store. Changing Places toilets are larger than standard facilities and include special-ist equipment such as an overhead hoist, height adjustable adult-sized changing table, height-adjustable washbasin, centrally placed toilet and privacy screen.
Astor Bannerman takes over the OpeMed brand and UK Operations
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, long-term...
Covid-19 Measures – 2nd Update 2020
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...
Covid-19 Update
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...
Covid-19
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...
New Product: Astor Aquba – Height Adjustable Wash Basin
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...
New Product: Astor Shower Trolley – Height Adjustable
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...
Astor Bannerman Provide Accessible Solutions for 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 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), communication...
Astor Bannerman appoint an MD for UK Operations
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...
Astor Bannerman Care – Bath Colour Options!
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 Astor-Bannerman...
Colour Baths This Christmas
Sales Manager Vacancy – Astor Bannerman Care
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 used...
What will I see at The OT Show?
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...
Astor on Tour at Kidz to Adultz North
Astor continues her travels and arrives at Kidz to Adultz North to showcase our specialist products and services... After a long trip back from South Korea, Astor has made it to Kidz to Adultz North in Manchester, where she will be helping our Astor-Bannerman team...
Astor on Tour!
The Astor-Bannerman Elephant has gone travelling - how far will she go?! Astor arrived at Astor-Bannerman to celebrate our 25th Anniversary and what a welcome addition she has been to the team. Not only because of her soft fur and cuddly exterior, but because of what...
One week to go until Kidz to Adultz North!
On Thursday 8th November, Astor-Bannerman will be exhibiting at Kidz to Adultz North, an event dedicated to children and young adults with disabilities and additional needs. Kidz to Adultz North is a FREE event held at EventCity in Manchester, open from 9:30am-4:30pm....
Special Olympics Gloucestershire Taster Day 2018
Today was the Special Olympics Gloucestershire Taster Day, an event encouraging people with physical and learning disabilities to get active. Astor-Bannerman showed our support for the event and went along to cheer on the wonderful competitors and families. The event...
Astor Bannerman at the AccessAbility Exhibition
On Thursday 18th October, Astor-Bannerman showcased our products and services at the AccessAbility Exhibition in Leeds. The AccessAbility Exhibition is hosted by the William Merritt Centre - a charity whose ethos revolves around 'Enabling Greater Independence' for...
‘Bake a Difference’ for MDUK
On Thursday 11th October Astor-Bannerman will be 'baking a difference' to raise money for MDUK. Muscular Dystophy UK is a charity dedicated to supporting individuals, families and professionals coping with muscle-wasting conditions. MDUK was founded in 1959 and has...
2018 NHS in the North Excellence in Supply Awards
Astor-Bannerman were delighted to be shortlisted as finalists at the 2018 NHS in the North Excellence in Supply Awards. In its 7th year, the awards celebrate the amazing achievements of procurement teams and suppliers to drive value, efficiency and improve patient...
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...
Astor-Bannerman at AccessAbility Exhibition LEEDS
On 18th October Astor-Bannerman will be exhibiting at the AccessAbility Exhibition in the Centenary Pavillion, Elland Road, Leeds. Come and meet the team and preview some of our key products, including our newly launched CTX height adjustable changing and showering...
CTX on Tour!
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...
Bertie’s Bath
Bertie is a 3 year old boy living with Batten Disease - a very rare and neurological degenerative condition causing seizures, total lack of mobility, blindness and childhood dementia. This means that Bertie needs full support with day to day tasks, such as washing and...
The 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...
Pendle Support & Care Services in Lancashire
Lancashire Changing Places Project Management, Building Work & Installation Pendle Support & Care Services in Lancashire provide support to children and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues. An existing bathroom was...
Bradgate Country Park in Leicestershire
The Great Outdoors Made Accessible with New Changing Places Toilet in Leicestershire Introducing an accessible Changing Places toilet means Bradgate Country Park in Leicestershire now offer full changing, hoisting and toileting facilities for disabled visitors and...
Changing Places Campaign – Bethan Foden, Nottinghamshire
Changing Places are important to us because our lives are severely limited without them. Lowri is 18 and profoundly disabled, but loves to get out and about. Sadly unless she can be safely and comfortably changed, we are restricted to trips of a few hours. The penny...
Changing Places Campaign – Michaela Hollywood, Northern Ireland
"I cannot use any other type of toilet. The only CP toilets in Northern Ireland are in public office buildings of universities. This is a HUGE PROBLEM!”
Changing Places Campaign – Matilda Ibini, London
"This would make going out a lot easier and allow me to stay out for longer without worrying about when I need to use the toilet and just have the chance to enjoy myself"
Changing Places Campaign – Rupy Kaur, Sale
"Please make this happen. It means that I can do things that most 26-year-olds do. Also it’s good for the economy as if people are out for longer, they could spend more and they'll be with other people who too will spend more"
Changing Places Campaign – Catherine Alexander, Wirral
"I am unable to weight-bear at all, so I need a changing table and hoist to be able to use the bathroom safely and with dignity. Otherwise I have to wait until I go home, which often means I have to cut short my trip out"
Changing Places Campaign – Hayleigh Barclay, Ayrshire
The Muscular Dystrophy Trailblazers is a national network of more than 400 young disabled people who work together on a national and local level to highlight and address the issues that are important to them. They aim to fight the social injustices experienced by...
Changing Places Campaign – Lloyd Page, Changing Places Volunteer at Mencap
"The Changing Places campaign has really taken off in the past year and I’m incredibly proud to be part of it. I was thrilled to see the first Premiership football stadium install a Changing Places toilet and we’re working hard to get the stadiums hosting the 2015...
Changing Places Campaign – Mike LeSurf, Changing Places Development Officer
"As the development officer for the Changing Places consortium it is a real pleasure to be working with Aveso as our campaign sponsors. Aveso have supported the campaign from day one of their involvement and work closely with the Changing Places team. Aveso...
Changing Places Campaign – Tracey Provan from Little Echoes, Sweden
“Our daughter has a rare genetic condition which impedes her mobility, causes severe hypermobility and has short stature (to name a few issues). At 3 1/2 she is still in nappies and only now is she just able to walk short distances and she needs input from...
Changing Places Campaign – Grant Speed, Arbroath, Scotland
"My story is pretty simple – went from unforgivable ignorance as an uncle, to realising that this was so basic a need that we needed to do something. The fundraising for a facility is our first target, but the big prize has to be awareness and eventually getting...
Changing Places Campaign – Zia Westerman, Changing Places Champion
"My condition affects my whole body, not just half. I cannot even lift my arm to scratch my nose. So, when it comes to me using the toilet it takes two experienced carers, a lifter, a full-body sling and a table. It is not an easy task and I still have trouble...
Changing Places Campaign – Sharron Ashley-Hill, Gloucester
“Changing places for Frankie are so important as without them being able to go out for a whole day is impossible. Frankie's needs regarding toilet facilities are essentially the same as it is for anybody but she needs to use it in a different way. I think if you ask...
Pendle Support
Pendle Support & Care Services in Lancashire provide support to children and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues. An existing bathroom was converted to an accessible Changing Places toilet facility as part of the...
Rochdale Riverside One
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 assisting with their accessible Changing Places developments as part...
Kent Rio Astor
One family who have seen the benefits of an Astor-Bannerman accessible bathroom is the Page family from Broadstairs in Kent. Four-year old Archie was born with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, meaning he needs 24-hour care and support. The Astor-Bannerman team assisted...