Changing Places UK have just revealed the list of Local Authorities which have been successful in their application for the second round of Changing Places Toilet funding.
Following the successful first round of applications, £23.5 million was shared across 190 councils to produce over 500 Changing Places facilities. A further £7 million has now been made available to target those areas in England with the lowest provision.
Over 250,000 severely disabled people do not have access to public toilet facilities that meet their needs. Changing Places toilets (CPTs), unlike standard accessible toilets, have an adult changing bench and hoist facilities as well as extra space for carers.  There are around 1,300 registered CPTs in England but demand for provision is outstripping supply and the number of CPTs needs to increase to improve access for severely disabled people and their carers.
This programme is being delivered in partnership with the charity Muscular Dystrophy UK, co-chairs of the Changing Places Consortium, who will be supporting local authorities in their delivery.
Visit our dedicated Local Authority support page for next steps and more information on the ways in which we can support your Changing Places Toilet projects following the funding announcement.
ABOUT ASTOR BANNERMAN
Astor Bannerman offer the full range of products specified by Changing Places regulations, including fixed and mobile changing tables, hoists, height adjustable washbasins, toilets and accessories. We are always developing new products, and are proud to have developed the Astor Invincible, the first changing table designed specifically for Changing Places toilets.
ABOUT AVESO
The team at Aveso are passionate about Changing Places toilets. They have supported the official Changing Places campaign since 2013, and can provide free, expert advice on all aspects of the Changing Places planning and design process.