Changing Places Case Study: Hainault Forest Country Park

Working In Partnership

We were contacted by Vision RCL, who operate a range of leisure, library, culture, parks and open spaces in the London Borough of Redbridge, to renovate an existing toilet block, transforming it into a new Changing Places toilet.

This project involved more building work than a modular CPT solution – we had to remove and extend blockwork to make the space the required size for a Changing Places toilet. We were also tasked with blocking up an existing doorway and creating a new, larger entrance suitable for wheelchairs.

Once the room was ready, we carried out all first and second fix work and included a bespoke wall mural. We fitted standard Changing Places equipment, including an adult changing bench, hoist, peninsular toilet and height-adjustable hand basin.

Making Green Spaces Accessible

The project was finished on time and within budget – we liaised with park rangers onsite throughout the build who were happy with the work we carried out. Access to the site was good so there was minimal disruption whilst we finished the new loo. The new Changing Places toilet is now open and ready to receive new guests and encourage more disabled people into open and green spaces.

The Changing Places adaptation work we carried out is an ideal solution for locations with an existing unused space and provides a cost-effective way of boosting accessibility. Accessibility is particularly important in green spaces such as Hainault so that disabled people can benefit from the positive effects of interacting with nature.