Changing Places Toilets Scheme

The Changing Places Consortium launched its campaign in 2006 on behalf of the over 1/4 of a million people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. This includes people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, as well as older people.

People with profound and multiple Learning disabilities, as well people with other physical disabilities such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis often need extra equipment and space to allow them to use the toilets safely 

and comfortably. These needs are met by Changing Places toilets. 

Each Changing Places toilet provides:

The right equipment

- a height adjustable adult-sized changing bench

- a tracking hoist system, or mobile hoist if this is not possible.

Enough space

- adequate space in the changing area for the disabled person and up to two carers

- a centrally placed toilet with room either side 

- a screen or curtain to allow some privacy.

A safe and clean environment

- wide tear off paper roll to cover the bench

- a large waste bin for disposable pads

- a non-slip floor.

Locating accessible toilets 

This is a nationwide campaign, all you need to do is visit the website and type in the name of the Town/City or Postcode and it will show you all of the accessible toilets in the area. http://www.changing-places.org/