What is a Changing Places facility?
Changing Places facilities are purpose-designed spaces that include specialist equipment to support safe transfers, personal care and dignity for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets.
These facilities help ensure that people with complex disabilities can confidently access public buildings, healthcare facilities, education settings and community spaces without unnecessary barriers.
Why Changing Places matter
Independence
Helping people participate in everyday life with greater confidence and dignity.
Safer care
Reducing manual handling risks for carers through appropriate specialist equipment.
Inclusive communities
Creating public spaces that are accessible to everyone, regardless of their level of mobility or support needs.
Specialist equipment for Changing Places facilities
Lifts & overhead hoists
Provide safe and efficient assisted transfers throughout the room while reducing physical strain on carers and supporting user dignity.
Changing benches
Height-adjustable changing benches designed for safe personal care, improved ergonomics and enhanced comfort for both users and carers.
Height adjustable wash basins
Accessible wash basins that can be adjusted to suit different users and carers, improving accessibility and promoting independence wherever possible.
Privacy systems
Flexible privacy solutions that help create a dignified environment while integrating seamlessly into the overall room design.
Planning a Changing Places facility?
New builds
We support architects, contractors and healthcare providers in specifying specialist equipment for new Changing Places facilities.
Refurbishments
Transform existing accessible toilets into practical Changing Places environments with carefully selected specialist equipment.
Equipment replacement
Replace ageing hoists, changing benches and wash basins with modern, reliable systems that minimise disruption.
Designed around people
Every Changing Places facility is unique.
The needs of the people using the space, the building layout and the intended environment all influence the equipment selection.
Elite Healthcare works closely with occupational therapists, architects, healthcare providers and contractors to ensure each project delivers practical, safe and long-lasting outcomes.
Supporting your entire project
Consultation
Understanding your project requirements.
Equipment specification
Selecting the appropriate specialist equipment.
Installation
Professional installation by experienced technicians.
Commissioning
Ensuring equipment is fully operational and ready for use.
Servicing & maintenance
Ongoing support to maximise reliability and equipment lifespan.
Who we work with
Hospitals
Primary care centres
Schools
Universities
Local authorites
Community buildings
Sports & leisure facilities
Pubic buildings
Architects & design teams
Why choose Elite Healthcare?
Specialist E\expertise
Dedicated healthcare equipment specialists with extensive experience across Ireland.
Quality products
Premium equipment from trusted European manufacturers.
Nationwide service
Installation, servicing and ongoing technical support throughout Ireland.
Collaborative approach
Working alongside architects, contractors and healthcare professionals from design through completion.
Frequently asked questions
Changing Places facilities across Ireland
Planning a Changing Places facility?
Whether you're designing a new building, upgrading an existing accessible toilet or replacing ageing equipment, Elite Healthcare can help specify, install and support the specialist equipment your project requires.