Accessibility that works for everyone
Making sure everyone can access your website isn’t just a box to tick—it’s the right thing to do. For NHS and public sector organisations, meeting WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards isn’t optional, it’s a legal requirement for any service used by patients or staff.
But what does that really mean?
In simple terms, website accessibility means making sure that everyone - no matter their ability - can use and enjoy your website. This includes people with disabilities, such as vision, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments, as well as temporary situations like slow WiFi, having a broken arm or being in a noisy cafe...
What we do
Every website we build meets WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards, ensuring your NHS website is fully compliant, inclusive, and easy for all users to navigate. This includes coding our sites so users can navigate entirely by keyboard, meeting strict colour contrast requirements, and ensuring all design elements support accessibility best practice. We combine automated accessibility testing with detailed manual reviews to ensure your site doesn’t just pass compliance checks - it works smoothly and intuitively for real people in real‑world situations.
Our sites also include built‑in accessibility tools designed specifically for NHS audiences, such as:
- Dyslexia-friendly fonts
- Text resizing
- Colour contrast controls
Support that goes further
We don’t just deliver a compliant website - we help you stay compliant too. We share our expertise and provide practical resources, like our Accessible Content Guide, which breaks down the essentials of writing clearly and inclusively for the web. We provide training in accessible content and stay on top of the latest accessibility and digital inclusion guidance, letting you know of new developments.
A quick breakdown of what an accessible site looks like...
- Zoom in: Users can zoom in up to 400% without losing text or images
- Keyboard-friendly: The site should be easy to navigate using just a keyboard
- Screen readers: The site should work well with tools like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver, so the content can be read aloud
- Braille displays: Users with braille devices should be able to read the website too
- Mobile-friendly: It should look and work great on phones and tablets
In a nutshell, it’s about making sure everyone can access and use your website easily, whether they’re using a computer, a phone, or a special device.