Full Disability Risk Assessment Manchester
At The HSRA, we provide professional Disability Access Audits in Manchester for businesses, landlords, healthcare settings, commercial properties and multi-site organisations. Our assessments are designed to help you identify accessibility barriers, improve inclusivity and support compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
Why work with us
Choose The HSRA For Your DDA Audit in Manchester
If you are responsible for a commercial property, workplace or public-facing premises in Manchester, you have a legal duty to ensure your building is accessible and does not place disabled people at a disadvantage.
At The Health & Safety Risk Assessors, we specialise in disability risk assessments in the UK. Our team helps businesses meet legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010, ensuring workplaces are safer, more welcoming, and fully inclusive.
We work with businesses across Manchester and Greater Manchester, delivering straightforward, professional reporting with practical recommendations that are easy to understand and implement.
What Does Our DDA Assessment Cover?
Our disability audit risk assessments evaluate multiple areas to ensure full accessibility across your Manchester business:
Building Access
Are ramps, handrails, or automatic doors available across your premises?
Parking
Is there suitable disabled parking close to the entrance of your property?
Signage
Does signage include large print, Braille, or tactile features for visually impaired individuals?
Interior Access
Are walkways clear, wide, and free from obstacles across your Manchester business?
Facilities
Are there accessible toilets, seating, and workstations across the business?
Communication Support
Does your reception have a hearing induction loop?
Emergency Plans
Can individuals with mobility challenges safely evacuate in an emergency?
Workplace Adjustments
Are desks, counters, and communal areas designed for wheelchair users?
Lighting & Contrast
Are lighting levels suitable for visually impaired employees?
Professional Disability Access Audits in Manchester
Accessibility is an essential part of creating safe, inclusive and legally compliant environments. Poor access arrangements can affect customers, staff, tenants and visitors, while also creating reputational and legal risks for businesses.
Manchester contains a wide variety of buildings, from older converted premises and listed properties through to modern office developments, hospitality venues and healthcare environments. Each presents different accessibility considerations.
Our approach is practical and straightforward. We identify accessibility concerns clearly, explain where improvements may be required and provide sensible recommendations to help improve compliance and accessibility standards.
Who Needs a Disability Access Audit in Manchester?
Under the Equality Act 2010, businesses and service providers have legal responsibilities to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people.
If your premises are accessed by employees, customers, tenants or members of the public, accessibility should be properly considered and reviewed.
We regularly provide Disability Access Audits in Manchester for:
- Business owners and employers
- Commercial property owners
- Landlords and property managers
- Healthcare providers and dental practices
- Schools, colleges and nurseries
- Hospitality and leisure businesses
- Care and supported living providers
- Public-facing organisations and facilities
Many businesses wrongly assume accessibility only relates to wheelchair access. In reality, accessibility covers a much wider range of considerations including entrances, signage, lighting, toilet facilities, hearing assistance and safe evacuation procedures.
Common Accessibility Issues We Find in Manchester Buildings
We regularly identify avoidable accessibility issues during audits across Manchester.
Some of the most common include poor entrance access, heavy doors without assistance, inadequate signage, inaccessible toilet facilities and emergency evacuation arrangements that do not properly consider disabled users.
Older Manchester buildings can often present additional accessibility challenges due to historic layouts, level changes and restricted access areas. In many cases, businesses are unaware that accessibility barriers exist until a professional audit is carried out.
How We Work
The Disability Risk Assessment Process
We make the process simple and stress-free:
Initial Consultation
We discuss your workplace, existing accessibility measures, and any concerns you have.
On-Site Visit
Our assessors conduct a thorough evaluation, identifying potential barriers.
Risk Report
We highlight accessibility concerns and provide practical solutions.
Action Plan
You receive a step-by-step guide to make the necessary improvements.
Support
Need help making changes? We can guide you through the process.
Act now!
Make your workplace welcoming, safe, and legally compliant. Contact The Health & Safety Risk Assessors today for a disability risk assessment UK, and start making positive changes for everyone.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
At The HSRA we are committed to providing an exceptional level of service to our domestic and commercial customers. Many of the frequently asked questions we receive have been answered here, but feel free to get in touch if you require further information.
Knowledge Base
Make your premises more accessible
Walk through what happens during a disability access risk assessment and discover practical ways to meet the Equality Act 2010 and welcome every visitor.
