OVERVIEW
The UK government aims to significantly increase the number of Changing Places toilets, designed for disabled individuals, across the country. In response, the Chancellor allocated a Changing Places Fund of £30 million in Budget 2021 to expedite their provision in existing buildings in England. Over 250,000 disabled individuals lack access to suitable public toilets in the UK, hindering their experiences in public spaces. Changing Places toilets, equipped with specialized facilities like ceiling hoists and adult-sized changing benches, address this gap.
East Suffolk Council, with assistance from Care Spaces, integrated a Changing Places toilet into the redevelopment of East Point Pavilion, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. The facility received positive feedback during its grand opening, emphasizing its importance in creating an inclusive environment. The success of this project was showcased in a Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities webinar as a Best Practice example during the second round of Changing Places funding.
GoLift Ceiling Track Hoist - Compact Discreet Ceiling Hoist
Changing Places Toilet
Birmingham Children's Hospital | Changing Places Toilet
Churchill Square | Changing Places Toilet
East Carlton Country Park | Modular Changing Places Toilet
Hounslow Private Residence
St Andrew's Hospice
Birmingham Children's Hospital | Changing Places Toilet
Churchill Square | Changing Places Toilet
East Carlton Country Park | Modular Changing Places Toilet
Norwich High School for Girls
Birmingham Children's Hospital | Changing Places Toilet
Churchill Square | Changing Places Toilet
East Carlton Country Park | Modular Changing Places Toilet