What Is A changing Places Toilet?

The toilet should at least 12 square metres to provide the space required for two carers and turning space for a wheelchair. Plus, often, an accompanying access ramp is needed.

The restroom should have a minimum area of 12 square meters, ensuring ample room for two caregivers and wheelchair manoeuvrability. Additionally, it frequently requires the installation of an accompanying access ramp to overcome a raised threshold height.

In the absence of these dedicated facilities, caregivers and family members are forced to assist individuals with disabilities on unsanitary restroom floors, which poses both hygiene and safety concerns.

New Public Buildings in England Must Have Changing Places Toilets

From 2021, the UK government made it compulsory for new public buildings in England to have at least one large accessible toilet for severely disabled people. 

Examples of public buildings that must comply:

• Shopping centres
• Sports stadiums
• Arts & music venues
• Museums
• Supermarkets
• Cinemas
• Motorway service stations

The news was “huge” for the “quarter of a million people in the UK who need Changing Places toilets. Having access to these much-needed facilities increases independence and improves quality of life”- Rob Burley, Director of Campaigns, Care and Support at Muscular Dystrophy UK. Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changing-places-toilets-for-severely-disabled-people-to-be-compulsory-in-new-public-buildings

Ramps For Changing Places Toilets

Options:

The Fully Compliant Ramp 

The Standard Ramp

Service Packages Available:

Supply & Installation

An all-inclusive, stress-free option which we manage in-house with our own installation teams across the UK.

This package includes a site survey (if applicable), quotation, CAD and technical drawing, supply, and installation.

Our installers are fully DBS (formerly CRB) checked with CSC Labour Cards and health and safety accreditation provided by Constructionline. >>Learn More<<

Supply Only

No site survey is included, but a quotation with CAD and technical drawings are provided with a copy of our installation video.

As a manufacturer and stockist, you will find our delivery times are much faster! >>Learn More<<

Ramp Rental Package

Temporary Rapid Ramps and steps are available for long or short-term hire.

Once no longer needed, the system will be removed, leaving the area in its original condition.

The minimum hire period applies, and the rental duration is flexible (more details available on application).

Please note this package is not available for residential end-user customers. >Learn More<

 Quick Quotation For Modular Ramp & Step System 

Quotations can be returned within 24hrs if there is clear information given, including project address, drawings, photos and contact details.

Source:

Crown, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, Department for Transport, The Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, Helen Whately MP, Justin Tomlinson MP, and Lord Stephen Greenhalgh, 19 July 2020, Changing Places toilets for severely disabled people to be compulsory in new public buildings (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changing-places-toilets-for-severely-disabled-people-to-be-compulsory-in-new-public-buildings).