Changing Places are multi-purpose changing rooms for people with profound and multiple learning difficulties and their carers. Changing Places toilets have additional features and more space to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Changing Places provide adequate space and a safe and clean environment for its users. They have an electric tracking or mobile hoist, an adjustable changing bench and a centrally-positioned toilet,
They also include:
- an adult sized changing bench and a tracking hoist system or mobile hoist if this is not possible
- adequate space in the changing area for the disabled person and up to two carers
- a centrally placed toilet with room either side for the carers
- a screen or curtain to allow the disabled person and carer some privacy
Boosting Facilities
We are promoting Changing Places Toilets to help more residents and visitors to access more places. Take a look at the changing places toilets guidance on creating one at your establishment, which also includes information on mobile facilities.
There are also two case studies where facilities have been installed at the Eden Project and Cornwall Services.
BUGZI Loan Scheme
The award-winning MERU Bugzi is a powered indoor wheelchair for children aged one to six. It offers a unique opportunity for pre-school children with disabilities to experience independent mobility. Often for the first time in their lives. Bugzi is available to loan free of charge from Cornwall Mobility.
Equipment Hire
Disabled Children Social Care has a range of equipment for hire.
There is a small charge per item to cover repairs due to wear and tear, and terms and conditions apply.
- Equipment Request Form
- Hoisting And Mobility Equipment Hire Form
- Mobility Equipment Hire Form
- Conditions Of Hire Of Hoisting And Mobility Equipment
You can request equipment on the equipment hire form and send as an attachment to aiminghigher@cornwall.gov.uk