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About

Us

Direct Access has led the accessibility and inclusion field since our inception in 2004. We are a DOBEā„¢
certified Disability Owned and Operated Business Enterprise, providing our real lived experiences of disability.

We believe that our organisation’s strength lies in our diverse team’s combined talents and skills. Here, you’ll find the brilliant minds, creative spirits, and passionate hearts that drive Direct Access’ vision forward. Each member is unique, possessing a wealth of experience, knowledge, and inspiration. Together, we collaborate, innovate, and constantly strive to deliver excellence in all we do.

To delve into the professional profiles of our team members, simply click on the LinkedIn icon. This will take you directly to their LinkedIn pages, showcasing their accomplishments and experiences. Alternatively, if you want a more in-depth understanding of their roles, their career trajectories, and the distinctive expertise they contribute to our team, select the link icon.

Our

Team

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Steven Mifsud MBE

Director and Founder

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Jude Mifsud

Director

Operations Director Steve Dering poses for a photo, smiling, arms folded.

Steve Dering

Director of Strategic Partnerships

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Peter Brassington

Managing Director

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Tom Morgan

Senior Access Consultant

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Sophie Malton

Accessibility Project Manager

A portrait photograph of Direct Access employee, Keir Welch. A young caucasian woman, smiling. She is wearing a red dress and sunglasses. above her head.

Keir Welch

Business Operations Manager

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Michael Miller

Marketing Executive

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Ailsa Flett

Consultation Manager

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Jamie Rhys-Martin

Access Consultant

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Raymond Okon

Graphics and Website Lead

Nantwich Town Wolves VIFC captain Craig Acton holding a football with both hands against a green backdrop. His kit features the Direct Access logo.

Craig Acton

Accessible Media Consultant

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Jamie Watson

Access Consultant

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Roger Thompson

Access Consultant

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Mathew Wilson

Field Service Engineer

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Safina Ahmad

Bids and New Business

Josh Downing - Direct Access Administrator

Josh Downing

Administrator

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Cally

Guide Dog

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Nicholas Holland

Access Consultant

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Lee Wilson

CAD Engineer

Watch Our

Video

Watch our short video to learn more about us, where Direct Access began, what we do and how we can help businesses to create a more accessible environment.

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Our

Community

At Direct Access, we strongly believe in the power of community and the empowerment it creates in people who might otherwise feel that they are different.

As a team of disabled people, we know how this feels all too well ā€“ so we have maintained a strong connection with and sponsorship of our local disability football team, Nantwich Town Disability FC, who remind us that we are capable of achieving anything, no matter who we are.

As well as sponsoring the Nantwich Town Disability FC team, which provides fresh kits, equipment, and facilities, Direct Access has also committed to sponsoring the clubsā€™ youth PAN disability football training sessions aimed at young disabled people under 16, and their Nantwich Cubs sessions for children.

As adopters of the Social Model of disability ā€“ we are enormously proud to support NTD F.C, increase awareness of inclusive sports, and give back to an inspiring community that thrives and achieves in spite of their differences.

Our firm began sponsoring the club in 2019, and we expect to continue doing so far into the future. For information on club activity, charity events, and details about their PAN disability sessions, check out the Nantwich Town Disability FC Facebook page and drop them a like!

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Address

United Kingdom
Suite GB,
Pepper House,
Market Street,
Nantwich,
Cheshire,
CW5 5DQ.

Ireland
77 Camden Street Lower,
Dublin,
D02 XE80.

Phone & Email

Email

Phone

United Kingdom: +44 1270 626222
Ireland: +353 (0)15079081

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United Kingdom

Pepper House,
Market Street,
Nantwich,
Cheshire,
CW5 5DQ.
Old Town Hall,
30 Tweedy Rd,
Bromley,
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Ireland

77 Camden Street Lower,
Dublin,
D02 XE80.

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