From 2017 – 1 April 2025 we were co-chair of the Changing Places Consortium, alongside the charity PAMIS (Promoting A More Inclusive Society). Although no longer co-chair we remain a committed member of the consortium and continue to play an important role, supporting PAMIS to ensure that Changing Places Toilets are installed in all big public spaces.
Changing Places
About the campaign
At the heart of the campaign is the call for Changing Places toilets to be installed in all big public spaces so that people can access their community. Many people don’t give visiting public buildings a second thought. However, some disabled people are unable to go out or take part in activities many take for granted because standard accessible toilets do not meet their needs – or the needs of their carers and families.
Changing Places toilets are different from standard accessible toilets as they provide an adult-sized changing bench, hoist, more space and a peninsular toilet.
Campaign sucesses
We’re so proud of the role we have played in this enormously successful and impactful campaign. It has been a real highlight in the history of the charity.
Achievements include:
- The Department for Transport has funded 54 Changing Places Toilets across the motorway network in England
- Six have been added to the rail network at major destination/interchange stations
- The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has funded 483 Changing Places Toilets across 220 local authorities in England
We now have partnerships with companies and organisations such as P&O, Forestry England, National Trust, Butlins, Merlin Entertainments and Lloyds Bank who have all committed to programmes of installations.
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