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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Astor Bannerman supplied equipment for a Changing Places Toilet in the spectacular Swansea Arena, which opened in March. The brand-new landmark 3,500 capacity indoor arena is in the heart of Copr Bay, Swansea, South Wales. Having already started attracting some of the...
The Royal Armouries Museum is the modern home of the United Kingdom’s national collection of arms and armour. It houses one of the largest collections of arms and armour in the world, with more than 4,500 objects from the ancient world to the modern day. The decision...
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...
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...
We are delighted to announce that Astor Bannerman has just achieved ISO13485 accreditation, an internationally agreed standard specific to the medical devices industry. We are extremely proud of our strong in-house quality management systems and are pleased that we...
We are delighted to announce that KwickScreen and Astor Bannerman will be partnering to offer fully customisable and supremely functional privacy screens for Changing Places Toilets, SEND Schools and Care Homes. Read more about the KwickScreen Wall Mounted Privacy...
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...
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,...
It was recently announced that 191 Local Authorities have been successful in their bids to acquire a portion of the £30m pot of Government funding for new Changing Places Toilets. Read more about the funding announcement Local Authority? Find out how we can support...
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...
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...
Today is an important day in the disability awareness calendar for two reasons. Firstly, it is International Day of People with Disabilities, and the theme this year is ‘Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era’. Secondly, it is Elf Day, a day to support those living...
We recently installed a Changing Places toilet at the newly built Sainsbury’s store in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, which is due to open this week. The 50,000 ft2 Aylesbury Gatehouse Store is due to open its doors on 24th November, and as well as a Changing Places...
Astor Bannerman has been designing, manufacturing and installing equipment for people and families living with a disability for more than 27 years. That experience, combined with on-going customer feedback and consultation, has taught us a lot and continues to...
We recently installed a Changing Places toilet at the stunning Pentire Glaze in Cornwall, run by the National Trust. Over the Winter and Spring of 2020/21, the North Cornwall National Trust completely re-developed the facilities at the popular Cornish coastal...
Following on from the Government’s recent announcement of £30m of funding for the implementation of Changing Places Toilet projects across England, Astor Bannerman and Building Heroes are incredibly proud to launch a collaboration that will employ Military Veterans to...
The Legoland Discovery Centre, in Manchester’s Trafford Centre, is the ultimate playground for children (and adults) who love the magic of Lego. The centre has over 10 Lego play zones, 3 rides and a 4D cinema making it a major attraction for a wide range of...
In 2018 we worked with the team at Hull’s spectacular aquarium The Deep, to install their Changing Places Toilet (CPT). The fully accessible facility was opened in March of that year, and helped the tourist attraction become one of the most accessible in the UK,...
