This web site has been designed to be as accessible as possible and compatible with the types of adaptive technology used by people with special needs, including screen readers.
Font size
This website has been designed so that you can alter the text size for improved visibility. The method for changing font sizes differs depending on which web browser you are using.
Internet Explorer Users
To increase or decrease the text size on this web site select the ‘View’ menu, then ‘Text Size’. Choose your preferred text size from the options available.
Firefox Users
To increase or decrease the text size on this web site select the ‘View’ menu, then ‘Text Size’. Use the options to change the text size to suit your needs.
Netscape Users
To increase or decrease the text size on this web site select the ‘View’ menu, then ‘Text Zoom’. Choose your preferred text size from the options available.
Alternative Stylesheet
This website uses stylesheets to control the look of the website. Alternative stylesheets are provided for improved visibility.
Firefox Users
To select an alternative stylesheet, select the ‘View’ menu, then ‘Page Style’. Choose your preferred style from the options available.
Netscape Users
To select an alternative stylesheet, select the ‘View’ menu, then ‘Use Style’. Choose your preferred style from the options available.
Internet Explorer Users
The feature is not currently supported by Internet Explorer.
Navigating this Website
The pages have been laid out to be consistent throughout the web site, making navigation simple and intuitive. You'll find links to the main sections in the menu on the left hand side of the page. Additional text links are available at the bottom of the page to the general information pages.
We also have a site map if you cannot easily find what you are looking for.
Navigating with Access Keys
Some browsers will allow you to use the keyboard to navigate to useful places within a page. If your browser supports this feature then you can use the following hot keys or short-cuts.
In line with UK Government guidelines, pages on this site can be accessed using the following access keys:
| Access Key | Usage |
|---|---|
| 1 | Home Page |
| 2 | Latest News |
| 3 | Site Map |
| 4 | Search |
| 8 | Terms & Conditions |
| 9 | Contact Us Page |
| 0 | Access key details (this page) |
| S | Skip to content |
Using Access Keys
Unfortunately different browsers have different methods for implementing access keys. We have provided details of the main browsers below.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5+
If you are using a PC: hold down the ALT key and press the access key you want. Let go and press the ENTER/RETURN key.
If you are using a MAC: hold down the CTRL key and press the access key you want.
Firefox 1
If you are using a PC: hold down the ALT key and press the access key you want.
If you are using a MAC: hold down the CTRL key and press the access key you want.
Firefox 2 doesn’t support the access keys specified in the UK Government guidelines.
Opera
Hold down the SHIFT key and press the ESC/ESCAPE key. Let go and then press the access key you want.
Browser Compatibility
This website has been designed and tested with the following web browsers. We recommend that you always use the latest version available to improve your online experience and increase the security of your computer.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
For more information about Internet Explorer please visit
www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/
Mozilla Firefox
For more information about Firefox please visit
www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/
Apple Safari
For more information about Apple's Safari please visit
www.apple.com/safari/
Netscape Navigator
For more information please about Netscape Navigator visit
browser.netscape.com/
Printing
If you choose to print a page of content you will notice that the site navigation bar and menu items are not included in the printout. This is a deliberate feature.
Standards
This site has been designed in accordance with UK government standards on web design, the published standards of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). If you experience any difficulties using our website please let us know.