Motorway service stations invited to apply for a share of £2 million in funding for fully accessible toilets. Department for Transport partnering with Muscular Dystrophy UK to fund new facilities, giving disabled people more confidence travelling on the roads. Investment is a key commitment in the Government’s Inclusive Transport Strategy....
Days out will be made easier for severely disabled people after a major change to building rules to improve accessibility, under government plans announced today. Changing Places – will be made mandatory in new, or majorly refurbished, large buildings used by the public, under the proposals. Buildings covered include shopping centres, supermarkets, cinemas, hotels, hospitals,...
Over 250,000 severely disabled people, including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities in the UK, cannot use standard accessible toilets. This number is set to increase in line with demographic trends (as people with very complex needs are living longer). There are currently over 1200 registered Changing Places toilets in...
Hiya, I’m Kerry Thompson! I have a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy called FHL1 Gene mutation. (Just call me a superhero!) You’ll find me blogging away at My Life, Kerry’s Way. It’s all about living with muscular dystrophy, mental health plus my campaigning work I talk a LOT about toilets you may...
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The Changing Places campaign is designed to encourage public facilities to provide vital accessible toilets that people of varying abilities that cannot use standard accessible toilets could use. This includes people with profound learning disabilities, their carers, as well as other disabled people. At OpeMed, we understand that installing a Changing Places...
Changing Places takes Centre Court at All England Tennis Club, one of the oldest and widely referred to as the worlds most prestigious tennis tournament hosted by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in Wimbledon, London. Each year, thousands flock to see their favourite tennis athletes compete for trophies, prize money...
As one of the top attractions in the UK, Thorpe Park is synonymous with fun and thrilling days out for families. Recognising the need for improving inclusivity and providing toileting facilities for those who have additional needs, Thorpe Park teamed up with OpeMed to install their new Changing Places toilet. The...
The Constructionline logo tells potential buyers that they can confidently select OpeMed without the hassle of assessing a PQQ. For buyers of our healthcare equipment, sifting through pre-qualification data and keeping it up to date adds up to a similarly wasteful job. Constructionline helps both sides of the deal bypass these problems, saving...
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) champions better buildings, communities and the environment through architecture and our members. OpeMed, as a member of The RIBA is a recognised symbol of professional excellence. This is a recognised accreditation which has proven our level of quality in areas of medical equipment...
