Accessibility
To ensure the content of this site is accessible to as many users as possible, accessibility features have been implemented to help the site where possible to meet the Level AA guidelines as set out by the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). Further information
on the guidelines can be found at http://www.w3.org/WAI/.
Tabbed Browsing
Tabbed browsing is supported, which allows navigation between the links of the site by pressing the “Tab” key on the keyboard, followed by the “Enter Key” to follow the link.
Increased text size
This site includes a facility to change the size of the text; this can be found in the top left area of every page in this site.
Access Keys
To directly enter specific pages of this site via the keyboard, access keys have been set up for the following links shown below.
Standard Access Keys
S – Skip navigation
1 – Home page
2 – News
3 – Site map
8 – Legal Notices
9 – Feedback form
0 – Access key details
Browser | What to do |
Internet Explorer 5+ (PC) | Hold down the ALT key, press the number of the access key, release both keys then press ENTER |
Internet Explorer 4 (PC) | Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key |
Internet Explorer 5+ (Mac) | Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key |
Internet Explorer 4.5 (Mac) | Access keys are not supported |
Netscape 6 and earlier (PC and Mac) | Access keys are not supported |
Netscape 7 (PC) | Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key |
Firefox, Mozilla (PC) | Hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key |
Firefox, Mozilla (Mac) | Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key |
Safari and Omniweb (Mac | Hold down the CTRL key and press the number of the access key |
Opera | Hold down the Shift key and press Escape, release both keys, then press the number of the accesskey |
Useful Accessibility Links
If you would like any further Accessibility guidance or information some useful links have been provided below.