The site's layout takes into account users who are blind or visually impaired. It is fully compatible with popular screen reading software. If you have difficulties using a mouse, the site can be navigated using only a keyboard.
In technical language, all pages on this site should contain valid Hyper Text Mark-up Language (HTML) 4.01 Transitional code and use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
This website conforms to the UK government guidelines for websites. It also follows the Worldwide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0, meeting all level double-A checkpoints.
Maintaining an accessible site is an ongoing process and we are continually working to offer a user friendly experience. However, if you have any problems using this web site please contact us by email.
Accessible technology
The government's Directgov web-site has information about making computers easier to use and the types of software available for disabled users.