A Changing Places facility is a combined toilet, shower and changing room for use by people with complex and multiple disabilities who require the help of up to two assistants. Standard disabled toilets do not provide changing benches or hoists. Most are too small to accommodate more than one person. Without Changing Places toilets, the person with disabilities is put at risk, and carers are forced to change the patient on a toilet floor. This is dangerous, unhygienic and undignified.
From this, British Standard 8300:2009 has been born. This code of practice recommends that Changing Places toilets should be provided in larger buildings and complexes.
Changing Places toilets are different to standard disabled toilets, with extra features and more space to meet these needs. Each Changing Places toilet should provide:
We have compiled a Changing Places Guide to assist architects, building contractors and other professionals with the design and specification of these facilities. We supply and install this equipment throughout the north of England, and our extensive experience allows us to provide the full Changing Places service, from a ‘No Obligation’ site survey and planning and design right through to installation and training.
Please click here to request a copy of our Changing Places Guide.
With our own team of installers and a trained team of surveyors we are well able to offer the following:
We can carry out site surveys and/or provide quotations from plans, along with 2 dimensional CAD drawings showing the proposed floor plan. We are able to assist with the equipment specification to ensure that the requirements for BS8300:2009 are met, and are willing to attend site meetings to provide the best service possible.
Our Installation Department is well experienced in the running of small and large contracts alike and is well placed to cover for any warranty issues that might arise. We offer the complete fit-out package or can simply supply and install the relevant equipment for your needs whilst working alongside any other contractors on site.
Attention to detail is vital. That is why we provide full product training and are even able to return to train additional staff if required. All signage and instructions as specified in BS8300:2009 can be provided, and we can even register your new Changing Places facility online for you, creating more public awareness of your facility.
On completion your Changing Place facility will allow the venue to cater for every requirement and will be fully compliant with British Standards.
Yorkshire Care Equipment is an official supporter of the Changing Places campaign. Please visit the link below for further details.
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