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Accessibility

This website has been built to follow current best practice for accessibility of UK Government websites. Many features have been added to aid site comprehension and navigation for users of assistive browsers, some of which are outlined below:

For information on PDF files and accessibility visit access.adobe.com (new window)

Font size

To increase the text size on the pages simply click on
'Text size A A A' or adjust your browser's settings:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer: go to the 'View' menu, select 'Text Size' and then either 'Larger' or 'Largest'
  • Firefox: go to the 'View' menu, select 'Text Size' and then either Increase Ctrl + +, Decrease Ctrl + - or Normal Ctrl + 0
  • Opera: go to the 'Tools' menu, select 'Preferences' then click on the 'Web pages' tab. Select the 'normal font' button. A dialogue box appears and provides options to increase/decrease font size, font type, weight and style
  • Safari: go to the 'View' menu, select 'Make Text Bigger' or 'Make Text Smaller' until the text is the size you require

External sites

The Department of Health is not responsible for content or accessibility of external links.

Browsers

Below you will find links to help you tailor your current browser to your needs, alternative browsers or add-ons. Please note the links below will open in a new browser window.

Internet explorer

Information provided by Microsoft on how to change browser settings.
www.microsoft.com (new window)

JAWS screen reader

Download a free trial copy of the screen reader Jaws.
www.freedomscientific.com (new window)

MAGic screen magnification

Information on screen magnification software.
www.freedomscientific.com (new window)

Opera

Information provided by Opera on how to change browser settings.
www.opera.com (new window)

WindowEyes

Screen reader with Braille support.
www.accessingenuity.com (new window)