BBC South News Interview: A Coast for All and Inclusive Beach Access: Discussing findings from the Beach Access Project National Survey and recommendations for improving beach accessibility across the UK

Sadie Rockliffe; Catherine Kelly

BBC South News Interview: A Coast for All and Inclusive Beach Access: Discussing findings from the Beach Access Project National Survey and recommendations for improving beach accessibility across the UK

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Abstract

Featured contributor in BBC South News coverage discussing findings from A Coast for All, a report produced through a collaboration between the University of Brighton and the Beach Access Project. The interview explored barriers to beach access experienced by disabled people, people living with long-term health conditions and others with additional access needs, alongside recommendations for improving access to beaches, shorelines and water environments across the United Kingdom.

The coverage highlighted findings from the Beach Access Project National Survey and discussed the role of research, policy and community action in creating more inclusive coastal and blue space environments.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Brighton and Dorset, UK
Publisher	BBC
Media of output	Film
Publication status	Published - May 2026
Event	House of Commons Reception and Report Launch: A Coast for All – Barriers and Opportunities for Inclusive Beach Access: National launch of findings from the Beach Access Project National Survey - House of Commons, London, United Kingdom Duration: 18 May 2026 → 18 May 2026 https://accessiblewaters.co.uk/a-coast-for-all-from-research-conversations-to-the-house-of-commons/

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Television interview discussing findings from A Coast for All, a national report analysing data from the Beach Access Project National Survey. Coverage focused on barriers to beach access, disability inclusion and opportunities for improving access to coastal and blue space environments.

Keywords

Blue Space
Disability
Accessibility
Beach Access
Public Engagement
Knowledge Exchange
Coastal Access
Inclusive Design

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BBC South News Interview: A Coast for All and Inclusive Beach Access: Discussing findings from the Beach Access Project National Survey and recommendations for improving beach accessibility across the UK. Rockliffe, Sadie (Author/Creator); Kelly, Catherine (Author/Creator). 2026. Brighton and Dorset, UK: BBCEvent: House of Commons Reception and Report Launch: A Coast for All – Barriers and Opportunities for Inclusive Beach Access, House of Commons, London, United Kingdom.

Research output: Non-textual output › Digital or Visual Products

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BBC South News Interview: A Coast for All and Inclusive Beach Access: Discussing findings from the Beach Access Project National Survey and recommendations for improving beach accessibility across the UK

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BBC South News Interview: A Coast for All and Inclusive Beach Access: Discussing findings from the Beach Access Project National Survey and recommendations for improving beach accessibility across the UK

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House of Commons Reception and Report Launch: A Coast for All – Barriers and Opportunities for Inclusive Beach Access

Accessible Waters: Sensory Inequalities and Blue Space Research

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