Changing Places Toilets for Workplace
Changing Places Toilets for the Workplace
Changing Places campaigning has largely been centred around making public buildings more accessible for people with disabilities, with the inclusion of fully accessible toilets. However, there is more of an onus than ever before on companies to create an inclusive working environment so that people with complex needs have access to work.
Special Considerations / Legislation:
Shared Facility
Some companies may not have the capacity or funds to be able to install a Changing Places Facility within their own building. A shared facility within a complex of buildings is a good solution for this. For example, a business park may decide to build a Changing Places toilet on site which facilities all of the companies on the estate and their respective visitors.
Access & Signage
It is important that your Changing Places toilet is easy to access within your building, including clear signage to direct visitors & staff to the facility. The Aveso design team can advise you when it comes to access.
General Public Access
Have a view to installing a Changing Places toilet which can be accessed by the general public as well as staff. We understand this may not always be possible because of security reasons.
Ross Hovey: The Importance of Changing Places in the Workplace
Aveso have been working with Ross Hovey (a keen ambassador for Changing Places in the workplace and a user of the facilities himself) to try and raise more awareness as to why they are so necessary in the work environment.
CASE STUDIES
The O2 flushed with success for launch of the UK’s 500th Disabled Loo
The O2 flushed with success for launch of the UK’s 500th Disabled Loo The 500th Changing Places...
Sheffield Hospital
As part of a large modernisation project, Aveso helped Sheffield Hospital to include a Changing...
London Stansted Airport
London Stansted Airport called upon the expertise of campaign sponsor Aveso to increase their...
The Business Case:
The total inclusive tourism market is worth over £12bn1. Research shows businesses can potentially benefit from longer stays and more spend from the group where a member of the party has a disability. Providing Changing Places not only allow Changing Places users to enjoy the services available but also offer a new or enhanced stream of revenue to Theme Parks and Attractions.
1 – Great Britain Tourism Survey 2015.