The Quality Assurance of AHC is based on the principles that

1. Quality standards, quality assurance and quality control requires a multi-level model;

2. Consultants, individually or in groups, should have day to day responsibility for the quality of their work, complemented by the principle of those seeking consultancy and business also have responsibilities;

3. The process of quality assurance should be regarded as owned by all parties - business, consultants and those receiving consultancy;

4. As much as possible there should be a participatory approach premised on respect for all;

5. All procedures and requirements should be subject to constant review and specialist advice to maximise effectiveness.

These focus on

1. Management of the consultancies,

2. On-going support to consultants

3. Consultants’ relationship with Business,

4. Consultants’ relationship with individuals, groups and organisations, and

5. Outcomes from consultancy.