Direct Access

Direct Access has provided print and digital accessible media to increase inclusivity for English heritage visitors and staff at the historic Viroconium Cornoviorum, the final remains of a Roman period city within the village of Wroxeter.  At its peak, Viroconium Cornoviorum is estimated to have been the 4th-largest Roman settlement in Britain, a civitas

An inclusive solution for Welsh travelers Direct Access has produced two Tactile Map Boards for Transport for Wales, which as of today are available and in use at the North and South entrances of the newly completed Cardiff Bus Interchange. The inclusive wayfinding solution, which incorporates braille and tactile elements,

Direct Access are the access consultants for Sweaty Betty; a British retailer specialising in women’s activewear who have over 60 stores in the UK and several others across the world in territories such as Canada, Germany, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the United States. The company’s ethos is rooted in the

Direct Access are the accessibility consultants for several theatre sites managed by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). Our team delivered audits for the Grade II-listed Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Straford-upon-Avon, as well as its neighbour, The Swan Theatre,  which was completed in 1926 after the original Shakespeare Memorial Theatre burned

Direct Access were the access consultants for several SpaMedica clinics and offices across England. Initially working with the organisation in 2022 to improve physical accessibility in key areas of clinics – with recommendations focusing on components such as wayfinding, lighting, entrances, restrooms, intercoms, lifts, stairways, car parks, and reception areas,

Direct Access are the access consultants for The Anderton Boat Lift, a two-caisson lift lock near the village of Anderton, Cheshire. The lift provides a 50-foot (15.2 m) vertical link between two navigable waterways: the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal. The structure is designated as a scheduled monument, and is

Direct Access has provided accessibility audits for over 70 health and social care partnership sites on the Isle of Man, an undertaking which has included care facilities, residential homes, medical centres, day care services, mental health services, children’s centres, offices, various ambulance centres, Ramsey Cottage, as well as The Nobles

Bupa commissioned a new, environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art HQ building, modifying the health care provider’s existing site to allow for more choice-based working. As part of the strategy, Direct Access was asked to undertake access consultancy and carry out an access appraisal of the proposed refurbishment plans at the BUPA premises

Direct Access is the Access Consultant for the upcoming modern and sustainable 146-home estate in Benwell, Newcastle.  In addition to ensuring the implementation of inclusive and accessible housing with J M Architects and Southern Green, Direct Access advised on the application of the estate’s planned sustainable interpretation of the traditional

Direct Access is the Access Consultants for Ramps Cymru, the umbrella body of the five largest theatre facilities in Wales.  Direct Access has undertaken accessibility audits of each site, website audits, and undertaken a deep dive into the policy, systems, and procedures of each member to develop a detailed report

Warkworth village and castle occupy a loop of the River Coquet in Northumbria, a mile from the coast, and was founded in the 12th century. Since 1984 English Heritage has cared for the site, which is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The cross-shaped Keep has

Direct Access was appointed as access consultants by the National Trust for the historic listed Shugborough Estate in Staffordshire. Constructed in 1693 at the heart of a picturesque locale in the Stafford countryside, this elegant, stately home is the centerpiece of 900 acres of parkland boasting impressive monuments and stunning

Direct Access provided accessibility audits for over 170 buildings under the jurisdiction of Cumbria County Council in what is considered one of the most scenic and attractive areas of the UK. Our consultancy team delivered accessibility audits of 180 different sites, which include several County halls, primary schools, fire stations,