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Accessibility statement

This website supports accessibility and is committed to ensuring everyone can access the information available. The layout of the site takes into account users who are visually impaired or have difficulties using a mouse. It is fully compatible with popular screen reading software, and can be navigated using just a keyboard. The site has been developed to conform to the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Guidelines. It has been validated against these guidelines and been approved to priority level 3 (AAA).W3C WAI - AAA - WCAG 1.0

Access keys

Access keys are shortcuts to provide quick and easy access to common pages without the need for a mouse and have been included to assist users with disabilities navigate around the web site.

To use the access keys, hold Alt and press the correct number key from the list below. You should then press the enter or return key if you are using Internet Explorer.

  • 0 - Accessibility Information
  • 1 - Homepage
  • 4 - Search
  • 9 - Contact Us

Text size

Some users might find the site easier to read by increasing the size at which text is displayed. To do this you can adjust your browser's settings by going to the Tools menu, then select 'text size' or 'text zoom' or 'zoom' and increase or decrease the size of the text.

  • On Microsoft Internet Explorer Hold Alt + V Then press X. Scroll to the desired text size, using the up and down arrow keys then press Return (Enter)
  • On Netscape Hold Alt + V Then press X followed by, I (to increase text size), D (to decrease text size) or N (to set to the default size)
  • On Opera Hold Alt + V Then press Z. Scroll to the desired text size, using the up and down arrow keys then press Return (Enter). Opera also allows you to press the + and - on the keypad to increase and decrease the size respectively.

Changing colours

Changing the site's background colour can be particularly useful for users who rely on magnification technology as white can produce an uncomfortable glare. It is also possible to change the colour of body text on the site. Both can be achieved by changing preferences in your browser.