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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...
Bury Hoist and Rio Asto
Josh is too big to lift by mum and without extra equipment, caring for him became extremely difficult which is why Astor-Bannerman were called to help improve day to day care in the upstairs bathroom and downstairs living area. As part of this home adaptation,...
ABW Wash Basin review – Holly Bea (Online Disability Blogger)
Those of you that follow me on social media will have already seen this sink, but it really is amazing. I’ve not been able to use a sink in years so knowing that there is a sink that is fully adjustable and adapted is a complete game changer – No more using cups and...
ABW Wash Basin review – Jane (Customer)
The equipment (Kitchen Frame and ABW Washbasin) is carefully thought through and well designed – makes all the difference to comfort and ease of use. Very impressed. Jane (Customer)
Rio bath review – Debbie Chapman (Mother)
It's things like the great Astor Bannerman Rio Bath that makes Bath time so enjoyable for Archie. Having a bath before his big build was almost impossible. Debbie Chapman (Mother) Kent
Rio bath review – Mrs T.B from Surrey
My daughter is 8 and loves her new hi-lo bath! I love it because it saves my back and makes my life much easier. The service, friendly office and great fitter have provided an A* service. Well done to you all – I wish all disabled companies and services were like...
Kiva bath review – Sarah (Mother)
Astor-Bannerman are fantastic. From our first conversation when I started researching bathing options for Georgia they were incredibly helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Kane visited us to meet Georgia, asses her requirements and was on hand throughout the...
Kiva bath review – Ms. M (Mother)
The Kiva bath has been great. ‘L’ absolutely loves bath time now (she never wants to get out), she thinks the bubble jets are great she can’t wait to get them on. The lights are a lovely bonus. Even her little brother loves using the bath. All I can say is it’s good...
Kiva bath review – Ms. R from Sussex
The client has had her replacement Kiva Bath fitted, and she is absolutely delighted with it. The fitters were great. Many thanks to everyone at Astor Bannerman (Medical) Ltd. Ms. R Sussex
Nivano (CTE) Changing Table review – Anonymous
The lift and change tables have already made a difference to my back and I don't need to rely on painkillers nearly so much.
Bradgate Park Changing Places
Introducing an accessible Changing Places toilet means Bradgate Country Park in Leicestershire now offer full changing, hoisting and toileting facilities for disabled visitors and their families. The great outdoors can now be enjoyed be everyone, regardless of...
A2B Ceiling Hoist review – Dawn Fidler (Mother)
We chose Astor-Bannerman to supply a ceiling track hoist in the lounge for Josh based on their reputation for high quality & service. They didn’t disappoint. From start to finish we had a fantastic & importantly personal level of Service. David designed the...
Bath installation review – Mr. M. Governo
Quality kit. I’ve installed and serviced every other manufacturer’s baths on the market for the last 15 years and the Astor-Bannerman baths are by far the best! Mr. M Governo
Occupational Therapist, Wiltshire
"Good professional service from demonstration through to installation of high quality products."
Mr. W, Suffolk
Astor-Bannerman understands the concept of customer service. We had an issue with a product and Astor-Bannerman actually sent a technician out on a Saturday to resolve - and offered to reimburse for our costs. An outstanding company!
Accessible wet room conversion
We’ve lost track of the number of families we’ve helped on DIY SOS: The Big Build and every single one is so special. The latest family we helped was the Pollard family in Bristol. Following a series of events which left 24 year old Ryan with brain damage and partial...
ACCESSIBLE WET ROOM CONVERSION IN BRISTOL
We’ve lost track of the number of families we’ve helped on DIY SOS: The Big Build and every single one is so special. The latest family we helped was the Pollard family in Bristol. Following a series of events which left 24 year old Ryan with brain damage and partial...
Premier League Football Access Concerns Rise
Premier League Football Clubs have been in the news again with people questioning their accessibility for disabled supporters. Most recently in this BBC article which shows concerns that many of clubs may not achieve their commitment to incorporating Changing Places...
Showcasing Patient Handling Solutions to Care Professionals in Germany
This week Astor-Bannerman have spent the week at the annual Altenpflege Exhibition in Nürnberg, Germany with our friends at Beka Hospitec, part of the Astor-Bannerman group of companies showcasing our specialist equipment internationally as exclusive UK Beka equipment...
NEW Public Changing Places Accessible Toilet for Rochdale
As the number of Changing Places in the UK currently stands at 972 we creep ever closer to the magical 1,000 mark. Last week Rochdale Borough Council contributed by installing an accessible Changing Places toilet in their new Number One Riverside Building for members...
New Public Changing Places Accessible Toilet for Rochdale
As the number of Changing Places in the UK currently stands at 972 we creep ever closer to the magical 1,000 mark. Last week Rochdale Borough Council contributed by installing an accessible Changing Places toilet in their new Number One Riverside Building for members...
SHOWCASING PATIENT HANDLING SOLUTIONS TO CARE PROFESSIONAL IN GERMANY
This week Astor-Bannerman have spent the week at the annual AltenpflegeExhibition in Nürnberg, Germany with our friends at Beka Hospitec, part of the Astor-Bannerman group of companies showcasing our specialist equipment internationally as exclusive UK Beka equipment...
Premier League Football Access Concerns Rise
Premier League Football Clubs have been in the news again with people questioning their accessibility for disabled supporters. Most recently in this BBC article which shows concerns that many of clubs may not achieve their commitment to incorporating Changing Places...
Peoples Choice Changing Places Award 2016 Winner
Following a call to the public to vote for their favourite Changing Places toilet facility in the UK, last month the winner was announced... The users and their families spoke and decided that the award for People’s Choice Changing Places Toilet 2016 should...
Christine Hamilton Visits Gloucester Disability Equipment Company
Astor-Bannerman Welcome Celebrity Visitor Last month we were delighted to welcome TV personality Christine Hamilton for a VIP tour of our Cheltenham factory where we design and manufacture life changing assisted bathing and patient handling equipment for people with...
Resourcing and Identifying Suitable Equipment
This week Astor-Bannerman are inviting healthcare professionals and people with varied disabilities to visit us at the FREE RISE 4 Disability event on stand E4.The event for resourcing and identifying suitable equipment (RISE) will take place on Wednesday 22nd...
Who There When You Need Support Make Things Little Easier
SOMETIME WE ALL NEED A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT Valentine’s Day is all about spending time with those you love… Your husband, wife, fiancé, partner, yourself or your family. Sharing moments with those who will support you, no matter what, and enjoying the small things....
Introducing 2017
Happy New Year and welcome to 2017. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas break and New Year. As we enter a fresh 2017 we all start to think of a new year bringing new hope and in the words of Albert Einstein: "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for...
Christmas Closure 2016
Season's Greetings from the Astor-Bannerman Group! We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support throughout 2016 which has seen some interesting and exciting installations in hundreds of private homes, care homes and public venues...
Specialist Equipment Demos for Occupational Therapists and Families
Astor-Bannerman have been busy with public events and business development meetings throughout this month. November saw the return of the annual Kidz to Adultz North exhibition at Event City in Manchester and the OT Show at Birmingham NEC where we had the pleasure of...
Black Adult Changing Tables for The Disabled and Elderly
The day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States (the fourth Thursday of November) is known as Black Friday. This year Black Friday falls on Friday 25th November and since 1932, it has been regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season in the...
The Occupational Therapy Show 2016
November is always a busy time of year for Astor-Bannerman and we’re currently making the final preparations for The OT Show at Birmingham NEC. The event is a 2 day long exhibition taking place this year on 23rd and 24th November. The OT Show is solely dedicated to...
Kidz Adultz North 2016
The team at Astor-Bannerman are currently setting up for an important event in our calendar which takes place tomorrow (17th November 2016) at Event City, Manchester. Tomorrow, Astor-Bannerman will be exhibiting at Kidz to Adultz North which is organised by Disabled...
Children in Need Changing Places Donation
We're excited to be able to finally let people know about an exciting TV project we recently assisted with and have had to keep under wraps until now... As you may know, Astor-Bannerman have been involved in numerous DIY SOS Big Build home transformations to help...
Premier League Changing Places Success
NEW CHANGING PLACES TOILET AT MANCHESTER CITY FOR 2016/17 SEASON As part of the Changing Places 10th Anniversary of the campaign and National Changing Places Awareness Day, Manchester City Disabled Supporters Association released the following statement: “MCDSA are...
Championing Changing Places
Last week we ran our Championing Changing Places days as Aveso and were delighted to meet all the new campaigners looking to start their journeys. We hope that you now feel armed with tools and tips to begin your campaigning for Changing Places toilets in your local...
10 Top Inclusive Tourism Tips
Thanks to research completed by Visit Britain, we know that people with health conditions and impairments – and their travelling companions – spend £12 billion a year on tourism in England. More than one in six people in England and Wales have an ‘activity limiting’...
Englands Inclusive Tourism Action Group
As part of Astor-Bannerman’s commitment to access and inclusivity, we are proud to form an active part of England's Inclusive Tourism Action Group supporting the Changing Places campaign as co-sponsors Aveso Ltd. This group was established following the Visit Britain...
New Lancashire Changing Places Toilet
Established in 2005, Pendle Support & Care Services is a specialised domiciliary care agency that has been supporting children and adults with learning disabilities for nearly 12 years in East Lancashire and Pendle and are contracted with Lancashire County Council...
New Specialist Product Advisor
As part of its ongoing expansion, Astor-Bannerman is delighted to announce the appointment of Dominique Higgins to the role of Specialist Product Advisor who will be responsible for London and the M25 area. In her new role, Dominique will be advising and demonstrating...
Colour Coordinated Disabled Adult Changing Table
Green Adult Changing Tables for the Disabled and Elderly... Specialist disability equipment doesn’t have to look medical or boring, so if you’re looking for something a bit different in a colour to match your bathroom or Changing Places toilet setting, we’ve got it...
Benefits of Accessible Bathroom
CREATING AN ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM By creating a more accessible bathroom it is possible to help to retain an individual’s dignity, increase independence, and alleviate a certain level of stress and strain from the carers involved and help to create a happier home. One...
Supper Hero Support From Astor Bannerman for Muscular Dystrophy UK
Phil Grant has worked at Astor-Bannerman, one of the UK’s leading providers of assisted bathing, changing and hoisting equipment since 1999 in various warehouse and shop floor roles, but he also has another role which has seen him raise thousands of pounds for the...
Dementia Bathing Personal Care
Personal care is often a very task-orientated activity that only allows for the bare essentials of washing, dressing and being helped to the toilet. When time allows, care staff are expected to ensure that fingernails are cut and people can see the hairdresser, barber...
Modren Black Bath for Specialist Assisted Bathing
You may have read that online recently that people are talking about the new black bath bomb which is taking the world by storm. But what if you could have an actual bath any colour you wanted. Like a black bath tub? Well, at Astor-Bannerman we are the UKs only...
Changing Places Awareness Day Participant Perspective
19th July saw the first ever National Changing Places Awareness Day to celebrate Changing Places‘ 10th Anniversary at the Barbican Cinemas, London. As part of the celebrations, Astor-Bannerman were invited by the Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) as...
Changing Places Awareness Day Event Guide
“Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Changing Places Together” July 19th 2016 marks 10 years since the Changing Places campaign was officially launched! We thought this was a great opportunity to celebrate all that the campaign has achieved and help raise more...
Rise 4 Disability
This week you will be able to see Astor-Bannerman at a new and exciting FREE event – RISE 4 Disability on stand R21. The event for resourcing and identifying suitable equipment (RISE) will take place on Wednesday 22nd from 8:30am to 4:30pm at Princes Park Stadium,...
Disability Equipment Event Kidz Adultz 2016
This time next week on 9th June, Astor-Bannerman will be exhibiting at one of the largest events in the UK specifically for children and young adults with disabilities and special needs. This free event, is being held at the Rivermead Leisure Complex in Reading and...
Changing Places Awareness Day
Changing Places Awareness Day In 2006 the Changing Places campaign was launched and to mark the 10thAnniversary, the Changing Places consortium and sponsors of the campaign, Aveso (Astor-Bannerman and OpeMed), have announced July 19th 2016 as the first annual Changing...