Changing places and accessible toilets near you

Did you know that over 250,000 people in the UK need Changing Places toilets to help them get out and do everyday things that many of us take for granted?
To use a toilet safely and comfortably, some people need extra space and special equipment, like an adjustable changing bench, a toilet with room on both sides, and a ceiling hoist. And with bladder and bowel issues affecting 14 million people, it’s also important to have a place to change safely and privately should people require this.
Changing Places toilets are crucial for people with learning or physical disabilities, such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy, or multiple sclerosis. These individuals may have limited mobility and need special equipment or assistance from caregivers to use the toilet or change continence pads.
Regular accessible toilets often don’t have the necessary equipment or space.
What Changing Places toilets offer
They are different to standard disabled toilets because they have a:
- centrally placed toilet with room either side for carers
- washing and changing area with enough space for the disabled person and up to two carers
- screen or curtain to give the disabled person or carer some privacy
- tracking hoist system, or mobile hoist if this is not possible
- height adjustable adult-sized changing bench
- wide tear-off paper roll to cover the bench
- large waste bin for disposable pads
- non-slip floor
Where to find Changing Places toilets
You can find your nearest Changing Places toilet on the Changing Places map. Just enter your postcode or town in the search bar.
Different organisations will be responsible for the Changing Places toilet, depending on how and by whom they were installed. Local authorities, public sector organisations and private organisations may all have installed a Changing Places toilet in your area.
Further information
For further information please get in contact with Changing Place via the details below:
Telephone: 020 7803 4814
Email: changingplaces@musculardystrophyuk.org
Visit their website: https://www.changing-places.org
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