Changing Places Toilets
The University of Warwick is leading the way by having 6 Changing Places facilities across our campuses and is one of only a few Universities to have any, promoting independence and choice for disabled people with complex needs. Over a 1/4 million people in the UK need Changing Places Toilets to enable them to get out and about and enjoy the day-to-day activities which many of us take for granted. To use a toilet in safety and comfort, these people need to be able to access a Changing Places Toilet, which has more space and the right equipment, including a height-adjustable changing bench, a peninsular toilet with space on either side and a ceiling hoist. Previously, students who needed these facilities would have only been able to access the toilet in their own bedroom on campus.
The University has already installed 2 Changing PlacesLink opens in a new window facilities in the Sports and Wellness Hub, 1 in IBRB on Gibbet Hill campus, 1 in Warwick Arts Centre, a smaller Space to ChangeLink opens in a new window in the Mathematical Sciences BuildingLink opens in a new window with a wash & dry toilet and 1 recently completed in the new Faculty of Arts building. Across the whole country in 2019, there were only 18 Changing Places registered in pubs and restaurants. We have a total of 6 already and are considering some other locations, such as our Wellesbourne Campus.
Locations and Facilities
All of these facilities require a RADAR key for entry. You can get further information about the RADAR key scheme from the RADAR websiteLink opens in a new window.
Users must provide their own slings for the hoists. The sling compatibility type is listed under the hoist column. Hoists are for assisted use only, not for independent transfer. Please read the safety information, including safe working loads, in each facility before use.
| Type | Location | Hoist? (Sling) | Toilet Type? | Changing Bench? | Shower? | Height Adjustable Sink? | RADAR Key? | 360 Photo Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPLink opens in a new window | Sports and Wellness Hub (dry side)Link opens in a new window - lower ground floor | Yes (loop) | Peninsular - standard | Yes | Yes | Yes - electric | Yes | SWHd photo (coming soon) |
| CPLink opens in a new window | Sports and Wellness Hub (wet side)Link opens in a new window - upper ground floor | Yes (loop) | Peninsular - standard | Yes | Yes | Yes - electric | Yes | SWHw photo (coming soon) |
| CP | Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB)Link opens in a new window [Gibbet Hill Campus] - basement | Yes (loop) | Peninsular - standard | Yes | Yes | Yes - electric | Yes | IBRB photo (coming soon) |
| CP | Warwick Arts CentreLink opens in a new window - ground floor | Yes (loop) | Peninsular - standard | Yes | Yes | Yes - electric | Yes | WAC photoLink opens in a new window |
| STC | Mathematical Sciences BuildingLink opens in a new window - ground floor | Yes (loop) | Corner - Geberit Wash&DryLink opens in a new window | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | MSB photoLink opens in a new window |
| CP | Faculty of ArtsLink opens in a new window - ground floor | Yes (loop) | Peninsular - standard | Yes - electric | Yes | Yes - electric | Yes | FOA photo (coming soon) |
Key: CP = Changing PlacesLink opens in a new window (large room at least 3m x 4m); STC = Space to ChangeLink opens in a new window (smaller than CP); Peninsular = space either side of the toilet (useful for assisted transfer); Corner = toilet in the corner of the room (useful for independent use).
For more information about the Changing Places Facilities on Campus, contact the Estates Accessibility Team using accessibility at warwick dot ac dot uk.
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For more information about the Changing Places Facilities on Campus, contact the Estates Accessibility Team using accessibility at warwick dot ac dot uk.
Jenny Wheeler, Accessibility Officer, showing Provost Chris Ennew how the hoist works in one of the Sports and Wellness Hub Changing Places, as part of Changing Places Awareness Day 2019.