This site's accessibility features

This site supports accessibility and is committed to ensuring everyone can access all the information available. The layout of the site also takes into account users who are visually impaired or have difficulty using a mouse. It is fully compatible with popular screen reading software, and can be navigated using just a keyboard.

Access keys:

Access keys are shortcuts to provide quick and easy access to common pages without the need for a mouse. These have been included to assist visitors with disabilities to easily navigate around the web site.

How to use access keys:

PC/Windows: press 'alt + access key number' to highlight the link, then 'enter' to go to the corresponding page.
Macintosh: press 'control + access key number' to highlight the link, then 'return' to go to the corresponding page.

These are the access keys used throughout the site:

S - Skip to content
0 - Accessibility
1 - Homepage
2 - Sitemap
3 - Apply online
4 - Products
5 - Contact us
6 - Existing Customers

This site also features:

• 100% CSS layout using no tables or frames for layout purposes. In browsers where stylesheets are ignored or not supported, the site is still readable and usable
• 100% valid code with strict adherence to the latest standards so that the site functions correctly in all browsers
• A clear and consistent layout presentation and navigation structure with a choice of two layout designs
• Quick links at the top of every page which enable screen readers to easily bypass areas on the site
• Text size can be enlarged using the browser settings
• Content that is suitable for screen readers and those with keyboard support
• No elements on the site require the use of a mouse as all parts of the site can be accessed with a keyboard
• Graphics and image maps are clearly labelled, with extended descriptions where necessary
• Tables and forms are correctly labelled and work in a logical tab order
• The use of JavaScript is restricted to ensure that the site functions fully in browsers that have JavaScript turned off
• Colour is used to enhance the user experience, the absence of which will not affect your ability to access information in any way
• There are no flickering or strobing objects or graphics
• Any changes in the browser's language are correctly identified
• A site map link is available on every page

External links

Links to external websites will always launch in a new window. You will be notified in each case by this icon:

Customising your site preferences

The site features a high-contrast layout option. You can find a link to this at the top of each page.

Some users might find the site easier to read by increasing the size at which text is displayed even further. To do this you can adjust your browser's settings by going to the Tools menu, then select 'text size' or 'text zoom' or 'zoom' and increase the size of the text.

The details

Every page is built in full accordance with the WAI's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines [ http://www.w3.org/WAI/ ] and is in compliance with the UK's Disability Discrimination Act 1995 [ http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1995/1995050.htm ].