Undertaking a bathroom adaptation project requires careful planning and collaboration. As an OT, ensuring the best outcome for your client means working with an equipment partner who provides expert guidance, high-quality equipment, and ongoing support. A strong...
As a community occupational therapist (OT), one of the key challenges you may face is finding practical solutions for clients with complex needs who live in small or inaccessible homes. Limited space can make it difficult to accommodate essential bathroom adaptations,...
In the UK, the provision of accessible toilets is a legal and moral responsibility for venues open to the public. While standard accessible toilets meet the needs of some disabled people, they are not suitable for individuals with complex disabilities who require...
We understand that not all disabilities are visible. While Changing Places facilities and hygiene rooms are often associated with physical disabilities, they play an equally vital role in supporting individuals with neurodivergent needs. For schools, creating a...
Providing effective care for students with complex physical disabilities in schools requires both time and effort. Traditional mobile hoist systems, while functional, can lead to time-consuming and physically demanding processes for carers. With the installation of...
In school settings, particularly in primary and secondary institutions, selecting the right accessible facilities is essential. Too often, architects specify Changing Places facilities for schools—a costly and frequently unnecessary choice that can create confusion...
Specifying Changing Places facilities on architectural plans requires a precise understanding of building regulations and the unique requirements these spaces must meet. As demand for accessible spaces grows, creating a Changing Places room that is fully compliant...
Patient transfer solutions are essential in healthcare settings, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of individuals with mobility challenges. Overhead fixed ceiling hoists are particularly advantageous, offering unparalleled stability, ease of use, and minimal...
In the world of accessibility, every improvement counts. That’s why we have joined forces with KwickScreen to make a difference. The collaboration aims to improve Changing Places Toilets, ensuring we cater to everyone’s needs. But there’s a challenge...
As a manufacturer and installer specialising in school hygiene rooms & hygiene rooms for Higher Education, we recognise the pivotal role that regulations play in shaping the design and functionality of these essential facilities. In this blog, we delve deeper into...
In the world of education, the physical environment plays a crucial role in shaping the learning experiences of students. To ensure that every child has equal access to education, the Department for Education (DfE) in the United Kingdom has laid down comprehensive...
In our built environment, the significance of colour often goes overlooked. Yet, colour has a profound impact on our emotions, behaviours, and overall well-being. This rings especially true in spaces like Changing Places toilets, where accessibility and inclusivity...
In recent guidance from the Department for Education (DfE), specifically BB103 and BB104, it has been strongly recommended that both mainstream and Special Educational Needs (SEND) schools incorporate hygiene rooms as an essential component of their facilities to...
Installation of Changing Places Toilets within leisure venues can bring enormous benefit to the communities they serve. They are also a sound business investment, increasing the amount of people who are able to use the leisure facilities. In 2021, Hackney Council...
The team at the Manx Museum on the Isle of Man installed a Changing Places Toilet in 2018. This is what they had to say three years on… “Our Changing Place has provided tangible benefits to the museum and to the local community. It has not only attracted...
In 2021’s UK Disability Survey, the issue of transport was raised by many disabled people. Respondents stated that improved access to transport would improve their lives. This included more accessible stations (for example bus and train stations). Here is one of...
More than 240,000 disabled people and their families rely on Changing Places Toilets when out and about in public spaces, which is why the Government introduced legislation in January 2021, stipulating that large new public building developments and redevelopments...
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...
