Changing Places symbol

The Changing Places campaign has launched a new symbol for Changing Places toilets.

The blue and white circular image has been designed to highlight the differences between a standard disabled toilet and a Changing Places toilet. The symbol was unveiled by disabled artist and author Alison Lapper at the launch of the Changing Places campaign at Tate Modern on 19 July 2006.

Graphic designer Sacha Dunning explains: “A Changing Places toilet is different to a standard disabled toilet. This room should include a toilet with space either side for a carer, an adult-sized height adjustable changing bench and a hoist. It was important to communicate all of these elements clearly through the design, which uses a circular shape to represent the Changing Places space.

By depicting the key elements in a simple rounded style and using a recognisable colour scheme often used for signs, we hope to have achieved something that is accessible and familiar and will be used across the country.”

If you have a Changing Places toilet at your venue, including a hoist and height adjustable changing bench, please contact us for information about using the Changing Places symbol.