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.