Changing places: the practical guide
Publication Year
2013
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides guidance for the installation of a changing places toilet, covering what they are and why they are needed, highlighting the differences from an accessible WC and describing who might need to use them and where they should be provided. Looks at the legislative context, building regulations, health and safety and risk management. Details planning and design considerations, the equipment and environment, finance and management and maintenance issues.
Document History
Changing Places Consortium.
Publisher Information
Changing Places
The Changing Places Consortium is a group of organisations working to support the rights of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities to access their community. One of their key campaigns is for Changing Places toilets to be installed in big public places. The members of the Consortium are: Centre for Accessible Environment, PAMIS, Mencap, Nottingham City Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council and the Scottish Government
Website: www.changing-places.org
