We have designed this site to make it as accessible as possible for all users. However, you may wish to alter the way our website looks. Below we have listed a number of features that you are able to change with step-by-step instructions.
W3C standards
We have developed this site to be AA compliant with W3C Web Content Accessibility guidelines 1.0.
Changing the text sizes
You may want to change the text size in this website so the fonts display either larger or smaller. This can be done by using the browser menu, or by pressing control (ctrl) and the + or - keys.
To change the font using the browser menu, follow these instructions: In Internet Explorer, select Text Size from the View menu item. Then choose the preferred size.
Images and alt tags
All images used on the site include 'Alt' tags descriptive text alternatives. This allows users to see what the image is meant to convey even if it doesn't load, or if images have been switched off or if using a screen reader to read the web page rather than view.
Shortcut keys
0 = Home Page
1 = What is going on?
2 = How does it work?
3 = Who is involved?
4 = How does it affect me?
5 = Who to contact
6 = Terms & Conditions
7 = Accessibility
8 = Registered Office
p = Print this page
There are many browsers available that recognise designated access keys. Each has its own combination to activate the keys. The list below specifies the key combination for the most common browsers.
PC Based Browsers
Internet Explorer 5+
Hold down the ALT key, press the required access key, release both keys then press ENTER
Internet Explorer 4
Hold down the ALT key and press required access key
Firefox 2
Hold down the ALT key and press the required access key
Netscape 7
Hold down the ALT key and press the required access key
Opera
Hold down the Shift key and press Escape, release both keys, then press the required accesskey
Mac Based Browsers
Internet Explorer 5+
Hold down the CTRL key and press the required access key
Firefox, Mozilla
Hold down the CTRL key and press the required access key
Safari, Omniweb
Hold down the CTRL key and press the required access key