Welcome to the first newsletter of 2026! Here you’ll find highlights of what’s coming up at The Good Consulting Company over the next month. We hope you enjoy the read, and don’t forget to save the dates for the events below.
Audits & Consulting Services – Tailored Guidance for Meaningful Accessibility Improvements
Did you know that disabled people represent £446 billion a year in spending power in the UK alone and over $8 trillion annually purple pound worldwide?
With figures like these, accessibility is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s a business imperative. At TGCC, we understand this deeply and are here to support your organisation in becoming more accessible, inclusive, and effective for everyone.
It’s time to turn your good intentions into real impact. Contact us at hello@goodaccess.org and tell us about your challenges and existing processes. We’ll help you figure out who’s being excluded, why, where it’s happening, and how to fix it while improving your staff retention, expanding your customer base and boosting overall performance.
Holistic Accessibility – We Help You Excel
To become a truly accessible and inclusive organisation, accessibility must be embedded into your processes and ways of working. Don’t fret, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Our services include:
- Assessments, enabling you to make the right decisions at the right time.
- Coaching services, offering tailored guidance and practical accessibility improvements.
- Training and workshops to meet your specific needs, including real-world accessibility examples, suicide prevention, neurodisability, and more.
- Inclusive branding and communication strategies, as accessible branding can boost engagement by up to 20%.
- Website accessibility reviews, helping optimise digital usability.
- Social media guidance, ensuring content reaches and represents diverse audiences.
- Document reviews, making sure reports and brochures meet accessibility standards.
Wondering whether your organisation could benefit from this approach? Let’s chat.
NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub’s Framework
We’re delighted to announce that TGCC has been awarded four lots on the NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Framework, covering the whole of the United Kingdom:
- Coaching and Mentoring Services
- Training Programmes
- System Leadership
- Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Tier 1 and 2)
This framework makes it significantly easier for NHS professionals to access high-quality training and services, while reducing the administrative burden — no additional procurement paperwork required.
Upcoming webinar: Real-World Examples to Make Accessibility a Reality
- Save the date: 24 February 2026.
- Time: 3:00 PM GMT | 4:00 PM CET | 10:00 AM EST.
- Online webinar. Registration form coming soon.
Did you know that…?
- 62% of employees would reject a job offer from an organisation that isn’t inclusive.
- Companies that prioritise accessibility are 25% more productive and twice as profitable
- Over half of UK consumers say a brand’s inclusion efforts influence their purchase decisions
- UK retailers lose up to £17 billion a year by failing to meet the needs of shoppers with disabilities.
Is your organisation still missing out? This is a webinar you won’t want to miss.
Join us to learn how to adapt your business to make accessibility a reality. We’ll share practical, real-world examples and explore how accessibility can drive improvements in retention, performance, customer reach, and revenue increase. Topics will include:
- The ROI of accessibility
- Legal and reputational risk reduction
- Impact on innovation and team performance
This webinar is ideal for decision-makers and professionals in marketing, design, communications, HR, leadership, customer experience, internal culture — and any organisation committed to being more inclusive.
The Good Accessibility Conference: Our First International Event
We’re thrilled to announce that TGCC is heading to The Netherlands to host our first international conference!
- Save the date: 14-15 April 2026.
- Early bird tickets are available here.
- Venue details will be announced shortly.
Topics will include:
- Neurodivergent inclusion
- Mental health, burnout, and suicide prevention
- Digital accessibility beyond compliance
- Inclusive design skills
- Improving the customer journey
Great energy and meaningful networking are guaranteed!
Upcoming Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Sessions:
Developed to honour the legacy of Oliver McGowan, this training addresses the urgent need for better understanding of autism and learning disabilities across healthcare and beyond. Rather than telling participants what to do, our sessions spark reflection and empower attendees to think creatively so they can:
- Provide safe, compassionate, person-centred care
- Understand the unique needs of people with learning disabilities and autism
- Communicate effectively and build trust
- Reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes
Check here the upcoming sessions for tier 1 and tier 2 and secure your spot soon, as seats are limited and filling up quickly.
Gentle reminder:
- Tier 1: A one-hour online webinar providing a general overview of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (ideal for reception staff, call centre teams, and similar roles).
- Tier 2: A full-day, in-depth training designed for doctors and healthcare professionals working directly with autistic and disabled people, delivered by accredited trainers with lived experience.
We are Recruiting!
We’re actively looking for individuals with a Learning Disability to join our team as lived-experience co-trainers. If you’re passionate about making a difference and shaping inclusive practice, we’d love to hear from you.
Stay tuned for future updates about meaningful, lasting change in accessibility and inclusion. If you prefer to receive this information by email, please subscribe to our newsletter here.
For more information, contact us at hello@goodaccess.org.
