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  • New Pods for Changing Places

    New Pods for Changing Places

    23 September 2024

    Four new Changing Places pods have been built around the city to help make Sheffield accessible for more residents. The new facilities can be found at Hillsborough Park, Millhouses Park, Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre and Weston Park Museum.

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  • Museum Gets Changing Places

    Museum Gets Changing Places

    08 December 2023

    One of Sheffield’s most popular museums has now become more accessible thanks to the installation of a Changing Places toilet. The new addition at Weston Park Museum is funded by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities with support from Sheffield City Council and in association with Muscular Dystrophy UK.

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  • Changing Places Compulsory from 2021

    Changing Places Compulsory from 2021

    20 July 2020

    Changing Places toilets are larger accessible toilets with a wider range of facilities than standard accessible toilets, and include hoists, changing benches and space for carers. From 2021 new buildings including shopping centres, supermarkets, sports and arts venues in England will have to include at least one Changing Places toilet.The government’s announcement will be a major change for building rules in England.

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