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Accessibility


How to use access keys on this web site


We aim to make our web site accessible to as many people as possible and are implementing the UK Government access keys system.

Access keys are keyboard shortcuts which allow a user to navigate a web site without using a mouse or other pointing device. This can sometimes be quicker and may assist those with motor skill difficulties.
 

UK Government access keys

Access keys specific to this web site

In Internet Explorer 5+:
'alt + the access key number' brings focus to the element. If a link, 'enter' will take the user to the linked destination.

In Internet Explorer 4 and Netscape 6+:
'alt + the access key number' take the user to the linked destination.

If using an Apple Mac:
Substitute the 'Ctrl' key for the 'Alt key'.
 
Browsealoud
 

We have enabled our web site to be used with Browsealoud software.

Speech enabling our web site provides an additional way of accessing content for people who find it hard to read. This includes those with dyslexia or learning difficulties, those for whom English is not their first language, or anyone with a mild visual impairment.

Link to Browsealoud download page

Browsealoud is free to download and users have control over the voice, word pronunciations and speech highlighting.
Browsealoud FAQ
 
Making text larger in your browser
 

See the following instructions on how to increase the size of the text on any web page you are viewing.

In Internet Explorer:

  • Open the ' View ' menu with the mouse or by pressing ' Alt'+'V ' .
  • Select the ' Text Size ' option with the mouse or by pressing ' X ' .
  • Choose your preferred text size with the mouse or by using the up and down arrow keys and pressing ' Enter ' or by clicking on it.

In Netscape:

  • Click on the ' View ' menu with the mouse or pressing ' Alt '+' V ' .
  • Click on the ' Text Zoom ' option with the mouse or press ' Z ' .
  • Click on the text size you want with the mouse or use the up and down keys and then ' Enter ' to select the text size you want .

In Firefox:

  • Open the ' View ' menu with the mouse or by press ' Alt ' and ' V ' at the same time.
  • Select the ' Text Size ' option with the mouse or by pressing ' S ' twice.
  • Increase or decrease the text size with the mouse or by using the up and down arrow keys and pressing ' Enter '.
  • Alternatively you can press ' Ctrl ' and ' + ' to increase the text size, ' Ctrl ' and ' - ' to decrease the text size. ' Ctrl ' and ' 0 ' returns you to the default size.