Changing Places Toilets
Changing Places Toilets are facilities for people who may be unable to use standard accessible toilets. The facilities provide additional space for users and carers and incorporate equipment specifically designed for those with profound physical and learning disabilities.
Included in a Changing Places Toilet
- Peninsular toilet
- A Height-adjustable changing bench
- A hoist system*
- Shower facilities (where provided)
For Health and Safety reasons we do not provide slings. Users are asked to bring their own sling which will need to be compatible with the hoists loop system.
Below are details of the Changing Places Toilets which are available to the public within Kirklees Council premises. Please note that some facilities may not be fully compliant as they predate the current regulations
Kirklees Council is committed to providing appropriate facilities that support both users and carers and allow our towns and spaces to be accessible to and enjoyed by all.
Kirklees Council Changing Places
- Batley Town Hall, Batley
- Address Market Square, Batley, WF17 5DA
- Phone 01924 324501 - option 4
Opening times
The facility is only available for use by the public when events are taking place in the town hall.
Location and access
The facility is in Batley Town Centre.
There are blue badge parking spaces available in front of the Town Hall, in the car parks or on the street close to the Town Hall.
There is a ramp for easy access to the building. The toilet is accessed through the Box Office/Bar area on the right as you enter the building.
Equipment and layout
- The room can be accessed using a RADAR key
- Room size 2m x 3.5m (7 sqm)
- Entrance door width 90 cm, door opens outwards
- Non-slip floor
- Coat hooks
- Ceiling track H-system hoist, with loop attachment (users to provide their own sling)
- Wall-mounted Height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- Dispenser with tear-off roll for use on changing bench
- Toilet - not peninsular. Has one drop down rail and grab rail. Suitable for a user requiring the assistance of one person.
- Fixed washbasin with mixer tap and grab rails
- Hand dryer and paper towels
- Privacy screen
- Large waste disposal bin
- Instructions for the use of equipment available
- Emergency Alarm in case of an emergency
- Entrance door width 90 cm, door opens outwards
Changing places toilet alternative
The nearest changing places toilet alternative is available at:
- Oakwell Hall, Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley (3 miles)
- Spen Valley Leisure Centre, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton (3.5 miles)
- Civic Centre 1, Huddersfield
- Address High Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2PW
- Phone 01484 221000 Ext 79553
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 to 12:00 |
| Sunday and Bank Holidays | Closed |
Visitors should report to reception when they arrive at the building, you will then be given directions to the toilet.
Blue badge parking is available in designated spaces in the Albion Street Car Park which sits below Civic Centre 1 and there is a designated Blue Badge Car Park in front of Civic Centre 3 which is within easy walking distance of Civic Centre 1. There is also blue badge parking on Albion Street along with on street parking. Access to the building is via a wheelchair ramp or steps.
There is also blue badge parking on Albion Street along with on street parking. Access to the building is via a wheelchair ramp or steps.
The facility is in Huddersfield Town Centre
Equipment and layout
- Room size is 4 x 3 sqm
- Entrance door width 108 cm, door opens outwards
- Wall-mounted height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- Ceiling track H-system hoist, with loop attachment (users to provide their own sling)
- Height adjustable washbasin with mixer tap and grab rails
- Peninsular toilet with drop down rails and grab rails
- Hand dryer and paper towels
- Dispenser with tear-off roll for use on changing bench
- Privacy screen
- Coat hooks
- Non-slip floor
- Instructions for the use of equipment available
- Large waste disposal bin
- Emergency alarm in case of an emergency
- Colostomy shelf
Changing Places Toilet alternative
The nearest Changing Places Toilet alternatives are:
- Huddersfield Leisure Centre, Spring Grove Street, Huddersfield (0.5 mile)
- Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield (0.5 mile)
- Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield (1 miles)
- Adventure Playground - Crow Nest Park
- Address Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2SG
- Phone 07876 463230
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 13:00 to 19:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 to 17:00 |
| School holidays | Call for opening times |
The facility has limited opening hours, please call the number above to check if the facility will be open when you plan to visit.
There are three designated disabled parking spaces in the car park. It is a short walk up a slop to the former stable block which houses the toilet.
Access to the building is on level ground.
Equipment and layout
- Room size is 2.4m x 3.8m (9.12 sqm)
- Wall-mounted height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- Ceiling track H-system hoist, with loop attachment (users to provide their own sling). Mobile hoist is also available
- Entrance door width 1m, dual action door
- Height-adjustable washbasin with mixer tap and grab rails.
- Peninsular toilet with two drop down rails and grab rails. (Toilet is only 80cm from wall)
- Hand dryer and paper towels for hand drying
- Non-slip floor
- Coat hooks
- Privacy screen
- Large waste disposal bin
- Emergency Alarm in case of an emergency
Changing Places Toilet alternative
The nearest Changing Places Toilet alternatives are:
- Spen Valley Leisure Centre, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton (3.5 miles)
- Oakwell Hall, Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley (5 miles)
- The Coach House
- Address Cliffe House, 140 Lane Head Road, Huddersfield, HD8 8DB
- Phone 01484 225083 - option 3, 1
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays | Closed |
The staff are happy for anyone to drop in to use the facilities, but it would be useful if you could telephone in advance to advise them of your visit. The toilet is known as the Hygiene Room on site.
Currently there are no designated disabled parking spaces near the Coach House, but there are some in front of main house. It is a short walk to the Coach House from these spaces.
Visitors should report to reception when they arrive at the building, you will then be given directions to the toilet. Access to the building is level.
The facility does not fully meet the Changing Places Toilet specification, as it was installed prior to current legislation.
Equipment and layout
- Wall-mounted height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- Ceiling track H-system hoist, with loop attachment (users to provide their own sling). Mobile hoist also available
- Entrance door width 95 cm, dual action door
- Fixed washbasin with mixer tap and grab rails
- Peninsular toilet with two drop down rails and grab rails
- Paper towels for hand drying
- Shower with fold down shower seat, drop down rails and grab rails
- Non-slip floor
- Large waste disposal bin
- Emergency alarm in case of an emergency
- Fieldhead Crescent
- Address Birstall, Batley, WF17 9BP
- Phone 01924 324575
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays | Closed |
The staff are happy for anyone to drop in to use the facilities, but it would be useful if you could telephone in advance to advise them of your visit, they will ensure you have access to the building during opening hours.
There are two designated disabled parking spaces at the centre and level access into the building. The toilet is on the left as you enter the building.
The facility does not fully meet the Changing Places Toilet specification, as it was installed prior to current legislation.
Equipment and layout
- Room size 2.4m x 3.2 m (7.7 sqm)
- Wall-mounted height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- Ceiling track H-system hoist, with loop attachment (users to provide their own sling). Mobile hoist is also available
- Entrance door width 93 cm, door opens inwards
- Fixed washbasin with mixer tap and grab rails
- Toilet - not peninsular. Has one drop down rail and grab rail. Suitable for user requiring the assistance by one person
- Paper towels for hand drying
- Shower with fold down shower seat, drop down rails and grab rails
- Privacy screen
- Non-slip floor
- Large waste disposal bin
- Emergency Alarm in case of an emergency
- Wide paper roll dispenser
- Coat Hooks
Changing Places Toilet alternative
The nearest Changing Places Toilet alternatives are available at:
- Oakwell Hall, Nova Lane, Birstall (1 mile)
- Spen Valley Leisure Centre, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton (3.5 miles)
- Greenhead Park, Huddersfield
- Address Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT
- Phone 01484 226024
Opening times
The facilities are open every day but opening times vary according to the season. Please see below:
| Season | Time |
|---|---|
| March and April | 07:00 to 20:00 |
| May, June, July and August | 07:00 to 22:00 |
| September and October | 07:00 to 20:00 |
| November, December, January and February | 07:00 to 18:00 |
The toilet is situated at the top of the park nearer to the parks entrances on Park Drive and Gledholt Road. This is a modular facility which is adjacent to the public toilets and Café in the Park.
Blue badge parking is available in designated spaces on Park Drive, Park Drive South the roads which go round the park. There is also blue badge parking in the Park Avenue car park at the bottom of the park, this is adjacent to the Conservatory café.
The toilet can be accessed using a radar key.
Equipment and layout
- Room size 4 x 3 sqm
- Entrance door width 1 m, door opens outwards
- Non-slip floor
- Wall-mounted height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- Dispenser with tear-off roll for use on changing bench
- Ceiling track H-system hoist, with loop attachment (users to provide their own sling)
- Peninsular toilet with drop down rails and grab rails
- Colostomy Shelf
- Height adjustable washbasin with mixer tap and grab rails
- Hand dryer and paper towels
- Shower
- Privacy screen
- Coat Hooks
- Instructions for the use of equipment available
- Large waste disposal bin
- Emergency Alarm in case of an emergency
Changing Places Toilet alternative
The nearest Changing Places Toilet alternatives are available in:
- Huddersfield Leisure Centre, Spring Grove Street, Huddersfield (1.5 miles)
- Civic Centre 1, High Street, Huddersfield (1.5 miles)
- Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield (1.5 miles)
- Huddersfield Leisure Centre (2 Facilities)
- Address Spring Grove Street, Springwood, Huddersfield, HD1 4BP
- Phone 01484 766269 - KAL Contact Centre
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 06:30 to 22:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays | 08:30 to 21:00 |
The staff are happy for anyone to drop in to use the facilities, but it would be useful if you could telephone in advance to advise them of their visit.
Visitors should report to reception when they arrive at the building, you will then be given directions and access to the area where the toilet is located.
Disabled parking is available in designated spaces in the Leisure Centre Car Park.
The facility is just off the Huddersfield Ring Road, just outside the town centre.
The facility does not fully meet the Changing Places Toilet specification, as it was installed prior to current legislation.
Changing Village equipment and layout:
This changing area is for the swimming pool
- The room can be accessed using a RADAR key
- Room size 2.6 x 3.6 sqm (9.3 sqm)
- Free standing height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- Ceiling track H-system hoist, with loop attachment (users to provide their own sling). Mobile hoist is also available
- Entrance door width 1m, door opens outwards
- Fixed washbasin with mixer tap and grab rails
- Peninsular toilet with two drop down rails and grab rails. (Toilet only 80 cm from wall)
- Hand dryer
- Shower with fold down shower seat, drop down rails and grab rails
- Non-slip floor
- Large waste disposal bin
- Emergency Alarm in case of an emergency
Changing Places Toilet alternative
The nearest Changing Places Toilet alternatives are available at:
- Civic Centre 1, High Street, Huddersfield (0.5 mile)
- Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street (0.75 mile)
- Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield (1 mile)
Public equipment and layout:
- The room can be accessed using a RADAR key
- Room size 2.6 x 5 sqm (13 sqm)
- Free standing height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- Ceiling track H-system hoist, with loop attachment (users to provide their own sling). Mobile hoist is also available
- Entrance door width 1m, door opens outwards
- Fixed washbasin with mixer tap and grab rails
- Peninsular toilet with two drop down rails and grab rails. (Toilet only 80 cm from wall)
- Hand dryer
- Shower with fold down shower seat, drop down rails and grab rails
- Non-slip floor
- Large waste disposal bin
- Emergency Alarm in case of an emergency
- Huddersfield Town Hall
- Address Corporation Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TA
- Phone 01484 221900 - Option 4
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 to 17:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays | Please call reception to check if the Town Hall is open. |
If an event is taking place in the town hall outside these hours the toilet will be available for use. Please call reception to check.
The staff are happy for anyone to drop in to use the facilities, but it would be useful if you could telephone in advance to advise them of your visit.
Visitors should report to reception when they arrive at the building, you will then be given directions and access to the area where the toilet is located.
Disabled parking is available in designated spaces adjacent to the Town Hall, there is also on street parking available.
The facility is in Huddersfield Town Centre.
The facility does not fully meet the Changing Places Toilet specification, as it was installed prior to current legislation.
Equipment and layout
- Room size 4 x 3 sqm
- Wall-mounted height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- Ceiling track H-system hoist, with loop attachment (users to provide their own sling)
- Entrance door width 93 cm, door opens inwards
- Fixed washbasin with mixer tap and grab rails
- Peninsular toilet with drop down rails and grab rails
- Hand dryer and paper towels
- Dispenser with tear-off roll for use on changing bench
- Privacy screen
- Non-slip floor
- Instructions for the use of equipment available
- Large waste disposal bin
- Emergency Alarm in case of an emergency
- Oakwell Hall
- Address Nutter Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9LG
- Phone 01924 324761 - Option 2
- Email oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk
Opening times
The facilities are open every day but opening times vary depending on the season:
| Season | Time |
|---|---|
| April to September | 09:00 to 17:00 |
| October to March | 09:00 to 16:00 |
Please note the facility may be open longer when events are taking place in the park.
Equipment and layout
- Room size 4 x 3 sqm
- Entrance door width 1 m, door opens outwards
- Non-slip floor
- Wall-mounted height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- Dispenser with tear-off roll for use on changing bench
- Ceiling track H-system hoist, with loop attachment (users to provide their own sling)
- Peninsular toilet with drop down rails and grab rails
- Colostomy Shelf
- Height adjustable washbasin with mixer tap and grab rails
- Hand dryer and paper towels
- Shower
- Privacy screen
- Coat Hooks
- Instructions for the use of equipment available
- Large waste disposal bin
- Emergency Alarm in case of an emergency
Changing Places Toilet alternative
The nearest Changing Places Toilets alternatives are available at:
- Spen Valley Leisure Centre, Bradford Road, Cleckheaton (3 miles)
- Spen Valley Leisure Centre
- Address Bradford Road, Liversedge, Cleckheaton, WF15 6LW
- Phone 01484 766269 - KAL Contact Centre
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 06:30 to 22:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 to 19:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 to 19:00 |
| Bank Holidays | 08:00 to 16:00 |
The staff are happy for anyone to drop in to use the facilities, but it would be useful if you could telephone in advance to advise them of your visit.
Visitors should report to reception when they arrive at the building, you will then be given directions to the area where the toilet is located.
Disabled parking is available in designated spaces in the Leisure Centre Car Park.
The facility does not fully meet the Changing Places Toilet specification, as it was installed prior to current legislation.
Equipment and layout
- The room can be accessed using a RADAR key
- Room size 3 x 4 sqm (12 sqm)
- Free standing height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- Ceiling track H-system hoist, with loop attachment (users to provide their own sling)
- Entrance door width 1m, door opens outwards
- Height-adjustable washbasin with mixer tap
- Peninsular toilet with two drop down rails and grab rails.
- Hand dryer - Hands in at the top style dryer
- Privacy Screen
- Shower with grab rails
- Non-slip floor
- Large waste disposal bin
- Emergency Alarm in case of an emergency
Other changing facilities
- Slaithwaite Civic Hall
- Address 15a New Street, Slaithwaite, HD7 5AB
- Phone 01484 841438
Opening times
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Saturday | Contact venue |
| Sunday | Contact venue |
The entrance to the Changing Places toilet is situated at the rear of the building. To access the facility you need to go down the slope to the righthand side of the Civic Hall on New Street and turn left at the bottom. You will see the double doors leading to the toilet.
There is a blue badge parking space available adjacent to the building. There is also blue badge parking available in the New Street Car Park across the road from The Civic and in the Carr Lane car park approximately 275 meters from The Civic.
Please contact the venue before visiting so they can ensure someone is there to give you access to the building. The toilet may be available outside these hours if events are taking place in the Hall.
Equipment and layout
- Room size 4 x 3 sqm
- Entrance door width 1 m, door opens outwards
- Non-slip floor
- Ceiling track H-system hoist, with loop attachment (users to provide their own sling)
- Wall-mounted Height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- Dispenser with tear-off roll for use on changing bench
- Peninsular toilet with drop down rails and grab rails
- Colostomy Shelf
- Height adjustable washbasin with mixer tap and grab rails
- Hand dryer and paper towels
- Shower
- Privacy screen
- Coat Hooks
- Instructions for the use of equipment available
- Large waste disposal bin
- Emergency Alarm in case of an emergency
Changing Places Toilet alternative
The nearest Changing Places Toilets alternatives are available at:
- Huddersfield Leisure Centre, Spring Grove Street, Huddersfield (5 miles)
- Civic Centre 1, High Street, Huddersfield (5 miles)
- Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, Huddersfield (5 miles)
- Greenhead Park, Trinity Street, Huddersfield (5.5 miles)
Where to find Other Changing Places Toilets
There are plans to install additional Changing Places Toilets and improve the current provision across Kirklees, as part of improving accessibility of our towns, spaces and places.