Accessibility

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 the text size press and hold the 'Ctrl' key and then press the '+' key. To decrease the text size press and hold the 'Ctrl' key and then press the '-' key.. To reset the font to the default size, press and hold the 'Ctrl' key and press the '0' (zero) key.

Safari Users

To increase the text size press and hold the 'Ctrl' key and then press the '+' key. To decrease the text size press and hold the 'Ctrl' key and then press the '-' key.. To reset the font to the default size, press and hold the 'Ctrl' key and press the '0' (zero) key.

Firefox Users

To increase the text size press and hold the 'Ctrl' key and then press the '+' key. To decrease the text size press and hold the 'Ctrl' key and then press the '-' key.. To reset the font to the default size, press and hold the 'Ctrl' key and press the '0' (zero) key.

Netscape Users

To increase the text size press and hold the 'Ctrl' key and then press the '+' key. To decrease the text size press and hold the 'Ctrl' key and then press the '-' key.. To reset the font to the default size, press and hold the 'Ctrl' key and press the '0' (zero) key.

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 on the top menu, links to the top-level product categories are on the left hand side. 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.

Internet Explorer Users

If you are using Internet Explorer then hold down the 'ALT' key and press the hot key. This will focus on the link, you will then need to press the 'Enter' key to follow the link.

Safari Users

Safari Users on an Apple Macs should hold down the command key and then press the hot key. If you are using Safari on a Windows PC, then use the 'Alt' key instead of the command key.

Firefox Users

Hold down the 'Alt' key and the 'Shift', then press the hot key you require.

Netscape Users

Hold down the 'Alt' key and the 'Shift', then press the hot key you require.

Access Key Navigation Guide
Key CombinationPage
Alt + 1 Home
Alt + 3 Site Map
Alt + 8 Terms & Conditions
Alt + 9 Contact Us
Alt + 0 Accessibility key details (this page)

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.

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 now by emailing us.

 
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