Our Commitment

NHS Pay Bands is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

Our website includes the following accessibility features:

• Clear and consistent navigation structure throughout the website
• Semantic HTML markup for screen reader compatibility
• Sufficient color contrast between text and background
• Responsive design that works across different devices and screen sizes
• Keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
• Alternative text for images where appropriate
• Clear and readable font sizes
• Properly labeled form elements and buttons
• Skip navigation links to main content
• ARIA labels where necessary for improved screen reader experience

Browser Compatibility

Our website is designed to be compatible with the following browsers:

• Google Chrome (latest version)
• Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
• Apple Safari (latest version)
• Microsoft Edge (latest version)

Assistive Technology

Our website is designed to work with commonly used assistive technologies, including:

• Screen readers (such as JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver)
• Screen magnification software
• Speech recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation

Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts to ensure accessibility, there may be some limitations. We are aware of the following accessibility limitations and are working to address them:

• Some third-party embedded content may not be fully accessible
• Complex tables with multiple levels of information may be challenging for some screen readers
• PDF documents may not be fully accessible (we are working to improve this)

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of NHS Pay Bands. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

• Contact us through our website contact form
• Describe the accessibility issue you encountered
• Include information about your browser, assistive technology, and operating system if relevant

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to resolve issues within 10 business days where possible.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our website, conduct accessibility audits, and make improvements based on user feedback and evolving best practices.

Technical Specifications

The accessibility of NHS Pay Bands relies on the following technologies to work with the particular combination of web browser and assistive technologies or plugins installed on your computer: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.