Changing Places
Our comprehensive range includes changing tables, changing benches, wetroom solutions, body dryers, overhead hoists and dementia-friendly bathroom equipment, supporting healthcare professionals, carers, schools, local authorities and families across the UK and Ireland.
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Changing Places Equipment for Safe, Dignified and Accessible Personal Care
At John Preston, we are one of the UK's leading suppliers of Changing Places equipment, providing specialist solutions that enable safe, dignified and accessible personal care for children and adults with disabilities or complex mobility needs. Our comprehensive range includes changing tables, changing benches, wetroom solutions, body dryers, overhead hoists and dementia-friendly bathroom equipment, supporting healthcare professionals, carers, schools, local authorities and families across the UK and Ireland.
Whether you're creating a fully compliant Changing Places facility, upgrading an existing accessible bathroom or equipping a care environment, John Preston can provide expert advice, product demonstrations and tailored solutions to meet your requirements.
What is a Changing Places Facility?
A Changing Places facility provides significantly more space and specialist equipment than a standard accessible toilet, allowing people with profound and multiple disabilities to use toilet and changing facilities safely and comfortably.
Typical Changing Places equipment includes:
- Height-adjustable changing benches
- Ceiling-mounted hoists
- Privacy screens
- Accessible toilets
- Wash basins
- Wetroom solutions
- Specialist showering equipment
These facilities help improve dignity, independence and inclusion by making public spaces more accessible for people with additional support needs.
Supporting Safe and Dignified Personal Care
Changing and personal care can be physically demanding for both users and carers without suitable equipment.
Specialist changing equipment can help provide:
- Safer transfers
- Improved manual handling
- Greater user comfort
- Increased dignity during personal care
- Reduced physical strain for carers
- Better accessibility in public and private settings
John Preston works with healthcare providers, education settings, local authorities and families to deliver practical changing solutions tailored to individual needs.
Our Range of Changing Equipment
John Preston supplies high-quality changing equipment from leading manufacturers including Pressalit, Arjo, Chiltern Invadex, Timo, Seers, Koval, Autumn UK and other trusted healthcare brands.
Changing Tables
Height-adjustable changing tables provide a safe and comfortable platform for assisted changing and personal care.
- Electric or hydraulic height adjustment
- Safe working loads for different users
- Easy-clean surfaces
- Fold-away and wall-mounted options
- Comfortable patient positioning
Changing tables are suitable for schools, hospitals, care homes, special educational settings and domestic environments.
Changing Benches
A changing bench offers secure support for dressing, changing and personal care.
- Electric height adjustment
- Fold-down wall-mounted models
- Mobile changing benches
- Adjustable backrests
- Integrated safety side rails
These benches are ideal for users requiring assistance with dressing, continence care and hygiene routines.
Wetroom Solutions
Accessible wetrooms provide level-access showering environments designed for people with reduced mobility and disabilities.
- Barrier-free access
- Improved wheelchair accessibility
- Easier assisted showering
- Reduced trip hazards
- Suitable for domestic and healthcare settings
Wetrooms are often combined with shower trolleys, changing benches and ceiling hoists to create fully accessible personal care environments.
Ceiling Hoists
Overhead hoists allow safe transfers between wheelchairs, changing benches, shower trolleys and toilets while reducing manual handling risks.
- Safer patient transfers
- Reduced physical strain on carers
- Smooth, controlled lifting
- Improved dignity during care
- Suitable for complex mobility needs
John Preston supplies both fixed and portable ceiling hoist systems for professional and domestic use.
Body Dryers
A body dryer provides hands-free drying after bathing or showering, reducing the need for towels while supporting users with limited mobility.
- Improved independence
- Comfortable warm air drying
- Reduced skin irritation
- Easier daily hygiene routines
Body dryers can be an excellent addition to accessible bathrooms and Changing Places facilities.
Dementia-Friendly Bathroom Solutions
Bathrooms designed with dementia-friendly principles can help improve safety, orientation and independence for people living with dementia.
- High-contrast fittings
- Accessible sanitary ware
- Improved lighting
- Easy-to-use bathroom accessories
- Supportive grab rails
These products help create safer, more intuitive environments for users and carers.
Changing Equipment for Schools
Schools, colleges and specialist education settings often require specialist changing facilities to support pupils with complex physical disabilities.
Our changing equipment is suitable for:
- Mainstream schools
- SEN schools
- Colleges
- Nurseries
- Therapy centres
Height-adjustable changing benches and ceiling hoists help staff provide safer, more comfortable personal care while promoting dignity for students.
Changing Equipment for Healthcare
Healthcare providers rely on specialist changing equipment to deliver safe patient care.
Suitable environments include:
Hospitals
Supporting patient hygiene and assisted changing.
Care Homes
Providing safe daily personal care for residents.
Community Healthcare
Supporting domiciliary and outreach services.
Rehabilitation Centres
Helping individuals during recovery and therapy.
John Preston supplies healthcare equipment to NHS organisations, local authorities and private care providers across the UK and Ireland.
Changing Equipment for Homecare
Many families choose specialist changing equipment to improve comfort and independence at home.
- Safer daily care routines
- Reduced manual handling
- Greater comfort for users
- Easier support for family carers
- Long-term accessibility solutions
Our team can advise on products suitable for domestic installation and individual care requirements.
Choosing the Right Changing Equipment
Selecting the most appropriate changing solution depends on several factors.
User Needs
Consider mobility, transfer ability and personal care requirements.
Available Space
Ensure sufficient room for equipment, carers and wheelchair access.
Weight Capacity
Choose equipment suitable for the intended user.
Height Adjustment
Electric or hydraulic adjustment improves ergonomics for carers while enhancing user comfort.
Future Requirements
Selecting adaptable equipment can provide long-term value as needs change over time.
John Preston's experienced specialists can help recommend suitable solutions based on individual assessments and care environments.
Why Choose John Preston?
For over 175 years, John Preston has supplied specialist mobility and healthcare equipment to individuals, healthcare professionals, education providers and local authorities throughout the UK and Ireland. Our experienced team offers:
- Expert product advice
- Free demonstrations on selected products
- Joint assessments where appropriate
- Nationwide delivery
- Installation support
- After-sales service
We work closely with occupational therapists, healthcare professionals and carers to deliver practical solutions that improve quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Changing Places facility?
A Changing Places facility is a larger accessible toilet with specialist equipment such as a height-adjustable changing bench and ceiling hoist, designed for people with complex disabilities.
Who can benefit from changing equipment?
Changing equipment can support children and adults with disabilities, limited mobility, neurological conditions and complex care needs in both home and professional care settings.
What equipment is included in a Changing Places room?
Typical equipment includes changing benches, ceiling hoists, accessible toilets, wash basins, privacy screens and wetroom facilities.
Are changing tables height adjustable?
Yes. Many models are available with electric or hydraulic height adjustment to improve comfort for users and reduce strain on carers.
Can changing equipment be installed in a home?
Yes. Many changing benches, hoists and wetroom products are suitable for domestic environments as well as hospitals, schools and care homes.
Can John Preston help design a Changing Places facility?
Yes. John Preston's specialist team can advise on product selection, room layout, demonstrations and complete Changing Places solutions tailored to individual requirements.