Hygiene Room Award Criteria
| Specialist equipment needed in a Hygiene Room |
Requirements to meet the Loo Of the Year Awards Hygiene Room standard |
| A height adjustable, adult sized changing bench | The bench must be height-adjustable and 1.3m to 1.8m in length The bench can be either free-standing or wall mounted |
| A tracking hoist system, or mobile hoist system | A track hoist system (either wall or ceiling mounted) is preferable, providing access to the toilet, washbasin, changing bench and open space to transfer |
| Adequate space in the changing area for the disabled person and up to two carers |
The facility must be a minimum 12m2 floor space (shower toilet preferred) |
| A centrally placed toilet with space either side for the carers | A peninsular toilet must be provided |
| Mobile privacy screening to allow for supervision while maintaining children’s dignity | A dignity screen/curtain should be provided |
| Wide tear off paper roll to cover the bench | Wide tear off paper roll must be provided |
| High volume bin for disposable pads | A large waste bin for disposable pads must be provided (50 litre minimum) |
| A non-slip floor | A non-slip floor must be provided |
| Washbasin | A hydraulic/manual or power-operated height-adjustable washbasin or fixed height with knee access. Lever tap handles or non-touch taps. |
| Shower/floor drain | Level entry shower. Self-contained shower area for independent or assisted use. Half height folding shower door. Floor mounted sluice. Fixed or drop down rails. |
