Changing Places

What are Changing Places? Who needs them? Why? This powerful video explains.......


We all look forward to a day out and there’s nothing like a day out in Derbyshire!

Having somewhere to park or knowing where we can get a cuppa are just a couple of the things about a trip out that we might take for granted.

Another is having somewhere to pop if ‘nature calls’…..

But if you’re one of the estimated 230,000 people in the U.K. whose need are not met by standard accessible toilets (source: Mencap), life is not so simple.

Through disability, age or infirmity some people require additional toilet provision. Without it their lives, and the lives of their families and carers, are severely restricted. They are left with the choice between limiting the time they spend ‘out and about’ or suffering the indignity of being changed on a toilet floor…. 

That’s why we need Changing Places.

What are they?

Changing Places toilets are large, accessible spaces with a height-adjustable changing bench, a ceiling hoist and the space to change someone in dignity and comfort:

Where are they?

With successful local campaigning and the support of organisations like Derbyshire County Council there are a number of Changing Places toilets throughout the county at the following locations:

  •    Shipley Country Park at Heanor

  •    The Genesis Centre at Alfreton

  •    Carter Lane Day Centre, Shirebrook

  •    Arc Leisure Centre, Matlock

  •    Queens Park Leisure Centre, Chesterfield

  •    Westfield Centre in Derby City

  •    The Hub, South Normanton

  •    Parkwood Day Centre, Alfreton

  •    County Hall, Matlock

  •    Elvaston Castle, Elvaston, Derby

  •    Cromford Meadows, Cromford, Nr Matlock

  •    Ashbourne Library, Ashbourne

  •    Oakland Village, Swadlincote

  •    Lea Green's Meadow Lodge, Lea, Nr Matlock (call in advance on 01629 534561).

  •    Chesterfield Market Hall (smaller Changing Places facility)

  •    Rosliston Forest Country Park (smaller Changing Places facility)

  •    East Midlands Designer Outlet, South Normanton 

    In addition, although the following four facilities do not meet the full Changing Places specification they are still suitable for some and can be used by telephoning the relevant facility in advance.

  •    Alderbrook Day Centre, Chinley

  •    Bankcroft Centre, Ashbourne

  •    Outlook Centre, Long Eaton

  •    Whitemoor Centre, Belper

How do I use them?

To use them all you will need in most cases is a RADAR key and your own sling if you need to use the ceiling hoist. RADAR keys are often available from your local district or borough council. Alternatively, you can purchase one from RADAR (Link needed to RADAR)

Mobile Changing Places Unit

For 'pop up', temporary events such as festivals, sports fixtures, weddings etc. there is also a mobile Changing Places unit which can be hired from a company called Mobiloo

Events attended by the Mobiloo are also publicised on the Mobiloo website, helping you to market your event to those who need this facility.

They are a really friendly team and are happy to discuss your requirements with you so, if you are an event organiser, why not give them a call?

 

Team Mobiloo

 

Accessible Derbyshire is committed to supporting and promoting the use of Changing Places toilets in Derbyshire and the Peak District.

For further information on Changing Places  across the UK and Mencap’s national Changing Places campaign please visit http://www.changing-places.org

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Alderbrook Day Centre

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Carter Lane

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Genesis Centre

Opening Times and further information

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Outlook Centre

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Shipley

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Whitemoor

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The Hub

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Changing Places Policy

Further information including policy and guidance

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Alfreton Parkwood Centre

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