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Specialist Healthcare Architecture Tel. +44 (0) 1274 535900 email: info@hdpl.co.uk
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What is an Audit? An access audit is a way of assessing an existing building, or proposals for a new building, against pre-determined criteria. It is a like 'Taking a Journey' to, through and out of the building as a user or employee, considering the use of the facilities and assessing the provision for disabled people. 'It is not just about providing a ramp and an accessible toilet' There are a number of audits that can be carried out as listed below Walk and Talk This type of audit is geared towards small business and organisations to provide them with a general overview of the accessibility of their service and provide recommendation and advise on possible solutions. Plan Audit/Design Appraisals Reviewing drawings against baseline standards Access Advice Advice at the design stages of a project. Full Access Audit This type of audit is a more comprehensive audit compared to the 'walk and talk' audit and is geared towards medium to large organisations.