The National Model Design Code
The National Model Design Code Back in July, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities announced the National Model Design Code, new legislation to provide detailed guidance on the production of design codes, guides, and policies to promote successful design. It expands on the ten characteristics of good design set out in the National […]
Disabled people proven to have faced discrimination during pandemic
Disabled people faced discrimination during Covid-19 A story that has caught the attention of the Direct Access team recently is that a judicial review case was filed against the work and pensions Secretary Therese Coffey based on the accusation that the government treats claimants of universal credit more favourably than the millions of disabled people […]
Royal Liverpool University Hospitals NHS – Accessibility Audits
Direct Access are the Access Consultants for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – this Trust responsible for managing various hospitals across Liverpool City including Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and the two central Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Services cover the full range of hospital services, emergency room facilities, […]
Direct Access is up for export awards!
Direct Access nominated for exporting awards It has been a busy year for awards with Direct Access nominated for two awards with award ceremonies due to be held next month. We were nominated for: – Insider North West International Trader Award for a new category ‘New market’ recognising Direct Access’ successes in the United States. […]
Ulster Hall, Waterfront, and International Convention Centre – Accessibility Audits
Direct Access provided accessibility audits of three iconic Belfast entertainment and conference venues: Ulster Hall, Waterfront, and the International Convention Centre, Belfast (ICC), ensuring the sites’ full compliance with the requirements of the BS 8300 code of practice. Ulster Hall is a grade A-listed building in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Situated on Bedford Street in Belfast city […]
City Bridge Trust to fund independent access audits worth £5000 to improve accessibility
City Bridge Trust to offer £5000 grants for audits To revitalise access in community buildings for those with sensory impairments, learning disabilities, hard of hearing, and mental health problems in London, City Bridge Trust has announced that grants of up to £5000 in value will be made available for application to charitable organisations in the […]