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Changing Places

Changing Places facilities need to meet a certain standard to be registered on the https://changingplaces.ie/ website. This is to ensure that any facility advertised as a Changing Places toilet meets the needs and expectations of the people who use them.

Changing Places must have a minimum floor area of 12m² (3m x 4m) with a ceiling height of 2.4m in order to meet the criteria for full registration.

Changing Places criteria

  • Height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench

  • Full room coverage ceiling track hoist system

  • Adequate space for the user and up to two assistants

  • Centrally located toilet bowl with extra space both sides for assistants

  • Privacy screen

  • Wide paper roll

  • Large waste disposal bin

  • Washbasin, preferably height adjustable

We at KnR Medical Supplies can help with design and provide the equipment, we supply Guldmann ceiling hoists, Changing Bench, Height adjustable Washbasin and the Privacy Screen.