Web accessibility

To make our web site as accessible as possible to everyone, we have implemented the following accessibility features to comply with W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0, level A.

1. Semantic markup

Pages are coded in a structured, semantic way, which makes it easier for screen readers and other alternative browsing devices to interpret the content. Cascading style sheets are used for visual layout, keeping the structure and the presentation of the page separate.

Javascript is used to enhance usability, however pages are fully accessible if these technologies are turned off or unsupported.

2. Images

All content images, advertising banners and icons are supplied with descriptive and meaningful text equivalents. Images are not used to represent text, all headings are styled with the help of CSS and can be resized to suit users needs.

3. Font sizes

Font sizes are coded in relative units, therefore Web site layout accommodates resizing text even in Internet Explorer for Windows.

4. Navigation aids

An option to bypass navigation links and go directly to the content of the page is provided. Link to skip navigation has no visible anchor text, and is provided specifically for people using a screen reader.

Access keys
Most browsers support jumping to specific areas of the web site by typing specific keyboard shortcuts, known as Access Keys. The following access keys are defined on this Web site:

Key	Function
C	Skips straight to the main content on any page
S	Places the cursor in the search box, ready to input a search query
A	Goes to accessibility and access key information (this page)
Z	Goes to our Site Map
X	Goes to our Contact Us section

How to use Access Keys in your browser?

• Internet Explorer 5+:
  Hold down the ALT key and select the number/letter of the access key, then press ENTER.
• Internet Explorer 4:
  Hold down the ALT key and select the number/letter of the access key.
• Internet Explorer 5+ for Mac:
  Hold down the CTRL key and select the number/letter of the access key.
• Internet Explorer 4.5 for Mac:
  Access keys are not supported.
• Netscape 6+:
  Hold down the ALT (CTRL for Macintosh) key and select the number/letter of the access key.
• Netscape earlier versions:
  Access keys are not supported.
• Mozilla (includes Mozilla Firefox):
  Hold down the ALT (CTRL for Macintosh) key and select the number/letter of the access key.
• Safari for Mac OS X:
  Hold down the CTRL key and select the number/letter of the access key.
• Opera all versions:
  Access keys are not supported.
  

5. Browser customisation

We have designed our site to be compatible with most screen readers and adaptable for use by partially sighted customers. Depending on your internet browser you can:

• Alter the colour and size of most text
• Alter the colour and size of text links
• Alter the line length by changing the size and shape of your browser window
• Use your own colour scheme preferences

Read instructions on how to set up your browser preferences for more information.

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If you have any questions or feedback regarding the accessibility of this site, or if you experience any difficulty using accessibility features, please use this form to contact us.