evidence: The purpose of an access audit is to carry out a detailed appraisal of the accessibility of an environment, its facilities and any services delivered from it. Access audits are not a new concept, they are continually developing and are generally carried out by a number of different specialists some of which include architects, occupational therapists, access consultants and people with disabilities. It is important to note that an access audit is not a checklist of guidelines that need to be adhered to and is much more than that. For example, an audit of the built environment should consider the day to day running of the building, the building type, management issues, maintenance and safety as well as the checklist of building design criteria.