Direct Access

Although Direct Access provides award-winning accessibility audits on an international scale, we remain immensely proud of our work on home soil and Greater Manchester has played a key part in Direct Access over the years. The £1Bn iconic Middlewood Locks development in the heart of Manchester is a new mixed-use

Woking is a busy commuter town on the outskirts of London. Direct Access was part of a consortium for the accessibility of the project, which included Benoy Architects and Gillespies. This ambitious £460m project is a significant town square development including shops, flats, and a flagship 189-bed Hilton Hotel. The

Direct Access assisted in the development of the Harris Museum’s accessibility measures. Working with Preston Council and Lancashire County Council, Direct Access have supported plans to develop the first blended museum, art gallery, and library in the UK. The Harris Museum, Art Gallery, and Preston Free Public Library is a

The Science Museum Group, the world’s leading group of science museums appointed Direct Access in 2021 to undertake accessibility reviews of three key museum sites. Direct Access mapped out the customer journey to identify all the touchpoints including pre- and post-visit. Onsite audits by NRAC and IAAP-certified Access Consultants covered

Direct Access is the Access Consultant for the winner of ‘Best Racecourse in Britain’ 4 times including in 2017, York Racecourse. York Racecourse is the third largest racecourse in the UK in terms of total prize money offered. Attracting over 350,000 visitors per annum, it hosts the Ebor Handicap, one

In 2005, Direct Access’ Founder and Director Steven Mifsud was subcontracted to take the lead on achieving the London ‘Step Free’ programme ahead of the London 2012 Olympics. The project was to ensure that London’s rail network was made ready for the 2012 Olympic Games, hosted at 33 venues (17 for