Apr 6, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
A new Changing Places Toilet facility has recently been installed at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, within the National Forest. Delivered with grant funding from the Government’s Changing Places Toilet Fund with support from Lichfield District...
Mar 28, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, Guides, News
According to Purple Tuesday, the spending power of disabled people and their household worldwide is currently estimated to be worth $8 trillion, increasing by 14% per annum. Not only that, but 75% of disabled people and their families have walked away from a business...
Mar 28, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Changing Places Toilets are now being installed in a variety of retail environments, from supermarket giant Tesco, to shopping centres such as Elmsleigh Shopping Centre. Community markets are also taking steps to make their retail environment as accessible as...
Mar 27, 2023 | Case Studies, Changing Places Case Study, News
THE BACKGROUND Case Study: Guildford Friary Shopping Centre The Friary is a large shopping centre located in the heart of Guildford. As well as an extensive range of shops over two levels, it also has a wide range of food concessions on the third level. Guildford...
Mar 23, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
According to Visit England, the total expenditure generated by those with a disability or those travelling within a group where a member has a disability is estimated to be £15.3bn. Research also shows that disabled people and their families potentially stay longer in...
Mar 22, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
It is English Tourism Week this week, and one of the Cotswold’s leading outdoor visitor attractions, Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park, has shown it is a truly visitor focused tourist spot with the announcement that the site now has a Changing Places Toilet. See...
Mar 14, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Space is often at a premium in venues where Changing Places Toilet installations are being planned, and it can sometimes be difficult to find a suitable place internally to locate the facility where there is good access and enough space to allow the 12m2 of area...
Mar 6, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Astor Bannerman recently installed a Changing Places Toilet at Clarence Esplanade car park, next to The D-Day Story Museum in Portsmouth, and it was officially opened last week. See the new toilet on the Changing Places UK map People with disabilities and their...
Mar 1, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
We were thrilled to be invited to the official opening of a Changing Places Toilet in Weston-super-Mare yesterday, along with Healthmatic, who we partnered with for the project, and who were the principal contractors. The facility has benefited people with...
Feb 28, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Astor Bannerman recently installed a Changing Places Toilet at Elmsleigh Shopping Centre in Staines upon Thames, and it was officially opened last week by the Mayor of Spelthorne, Cllr Susan Doran. See the new toilet on the Changing Places UK map Spelthorne Borough...
Jan 26, 2023 | Changing Places, Company News, News
There is a lot to consider when planning the installation of a new Changing Places Toilet. From the location and size of the room needed, the specific construction work required to make the room ready for equipment installation, to the choice of equipment, building...
Nov 23, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Astor Bannerman recently installed a Changing Places Toilet at ‘The Home of Cricket’, Lord’s Cricket Ground. The Changing Places Toilet is the second to be added in recent years, the installations forming part of a decade-long project, which includes...
Nov 18, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Astor Bannerman recently installed a Changing Places Toilet at University Academy 92 (UA92), an educational institution founded by Manchester United’s legendary Class of ’92, and with degrees awarded by Lancaster University. See the new toilet on the...
Nov 8, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
We were thrilled to be invited to the official opening of a newly installed Changing Places Toilet at Wightlink’s ferry terminal in Portsmouth last week. Yachtsman Geoff Holt, who uses a wheelchair, carried out the official opening. The ferry company has...
Oct 18, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Astor Bannerman recently installed a Changing Places Toilet at the world renowned Tate Britain Art Gallery in London. See the new toilet on the Changing Places UK map The new toilet adds to their already impressive accessibility provision, which includes free to...
Oct 12, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Astor Bannerman recently installed a Changing Places Toilet at Rushcliffe Country Park in Nottinghamshire, and it was officially opened today, along with their new café, upgraded visitor’s centre, and bookable conference room. See the new toilet on the Changing...
Oct 5, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
We were very pleased to be included in an article in the latest edition of Premier Construction Magazine as part of a feature on the recent major work at Bath Abbey. As part of the project, Astor Bannerman installed a Changing Places toilet to boost accessibility for...
Sep 8, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
A new, fully accessible Changing Places Toilet has been installed at Harefield Hospital for patients, visitors and staff. The Changing Places toilet is the first of its kind to be installed at Harefield Hospital, and is Harefield village’s first. Astor Bannerman...
Jun 14, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
The Christchurch church and community centre near Newport, South Wales has recently installed a Changing Places Toilet, improving accessibility for not only members of the church, but also local community groups and clubs, conference attendees and visitors to the...
Jun 14, 2022 | Case Studies, Changing Places Case Study, News
THE BACKGROUND Case Study: Christchurch Centre, Newport Christchurch, Newport is a church in South Wales which plays a big part in the local community. They offer meeting and conference space, host local groups, run clubs and work to help people in need. They were...
May 3, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Hoists are one of the key components of a Changing Places Toilet and there are a few essential things to consider before installing them. See below for our top 4 things to think about at the planning, design and installation stages. Installing hoists into Changing...
Apr 27, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
We were thrilled to be invited to the official opening of a newly installed Changing Places Toilet at The Royal Armouries in Leeds on Monday. Installed by Astor Bannerman, the project was made possible due to funds received from the Department for Digital, Culture,...
Mar 22, 2022 | Changing Places, Company News, News
Here are our top 6 things to consider when planning and designing Changing Places Toilets. 1. LAYOUT The Changing Places Consortium have published detailed requirements for Changing Places Toilets, including specifications for everything from room size to placement of...
Dec 21, 2021 | Case Studies, Changing Places, Company News, International, News
Astor Bannerman are extremely proud to have installed four Changing Places Toilets at Expo 2020. The globally important event was postponed last year due to Covid, and it finally opened its doors in Dubai this Autumn, showcasing world-changing innovations from around...
