Changing Places are fully accessible toilets and changing rooms, that provide sufficient space and equipment for people who are not able to use the facilities independently.
Using public and private toilets can be a daunting experience for people living with disabilities. But it can be even more so if you are among the 2 million people who cannot use standard accessible toilets, or even a building regs Doc M disabled toilet. Changing Places Consortium and Sync Living work with landlords, architects, management teams and contractors to advise and install the appropriate inclusive Changing Places facilities.
Changing Places facilities are designed to enhance the health, safety, comfort and dignity of someone who may need extra support and additional equipment during personal care tasks. Changing Places facilities also provide safety and support features for assistants.
They provide 12m² of floor space, and include equipment including a height adjustable changing bench, hoist, basin and toilet. This versatile equipment promotes well-being for both the user and their carers.
Changing Places enable people with profound and multiple learning difficulties, their carers and families to enjoy days out to various locations. Without Changing Places, users often find themselves use the floor of public toilets to change on.
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Changing Places Toilet
If your building is open to the public for several hours at a time, you need Changing Places facilities. Without this, many thousands of disabled people, their families and carers are denied equal access to your services. Read our guide How a Changing Places toilet changed our lives for more.
Although this is not yet a legal requirement, it is a basic human right. At Sync Living, we are always working with new and existing property managers to advise, install and fit Changing Places facilities into the places that need them most according to BS8300:2018 building standards.
The Northern Irish Assembly have reaffirmed their commitment to implementing Changing Places toilets into local Building Regulations as soon as possible. The Government of Ireland are under positive pressure to follow suit. Campaigning by the Changing Places Ireland group has been building momentum amongst the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
This means the Changing Places initiative is now on track to become a legal requirement for newly built public buildings, something that will improve the lives for thousands. A fund to to install Changing Places in existing premises is also being looked at.
Disabled Changing Facilities
Act now! If you have a building that is open to the public, then talk to Sync Living today. Join those who have already made their premises accessible, including Belfast City Hall, IKEA, Victoria Square Shopping Centre, Translink, Belfast International Airport, The National Trust, Belfast Zoo and The SSE Arena.
- Retail
- Transport Terminals
- Hospitals
- Tourist Attractions
- Public Buildings
- Education
- Leisure Facilities
- Health Care Facilities
- Entertainment Venues
Designing and Installing a Changing Place
People living with disabilities need more space and specialised equipment to be able to use toilet facilities in safety and comfort. Read our Guide The Science Behind Changing Places Design and Architecture for full building design information. To make sure your facilities are in sync with their needs, the space must be at least 12 SQM and include the following specialist equipment:
SPECIFICATION
- WC
- Provide and install Palma Vita Shower Toilet. Allow for connection to 100mm waste and 15mm mains water supply. Power supply to be an unswitched 10amp spur. Installation as per manufacturers instructions, unit to be commissioned by Sync Living.
- Ceiling Hoist and Track
- Provide and install 3m x 4m X-Y system with manual traverse and powered lift/lowering. Provide 13amp switched fused spur for hoist at ceiling height. Fixing method to be determined by Sync Living.
- Height Adjustable Adult-Sized Changing Bench
- An adult-sized changing bench is an essential part of a Changing Places toilet.
- Wash Basin
- Provide and install height adjustable wash basin. Allow for connection to 15mm hot & cold water supplies. 32mm waste and flush-mounted 240v spur as per manufacturers instructions.
- Drop Down Rail
- Vertical Grab Rail
- Retractable Privacy Curtain/Screen
- Wide Paper Roll Dispenser
- Full Length Mirror
- Paper Towel Dispenser
- Alarm Pull Cord
- Paper Towel Dispenser
- Alarm Pull Cord
- Waste Disposal Bin
- Large Sanitary Disposal Bin
- Manually Operated Hand Dryer
- Two Clothes Hooks
- Sanitary Towel Dispenser
- Alarm Reset Button
- Horizontal Grab Rail
- Floor Drain
- Shower
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