Accessibility

We want everyone to be able to use this site, including people who use a keyboard, a screen reader, zoom or a small screen. Our target is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at level AA.

What we check

• An automated scan (axe-core) of the home page and this page, part of the site's test suite.
• A skip link to the main content, and a visible outline on whatever has keyboard focus.
• Every live check on the home page works with a keyboard alone, using standard menus and buttons.
• Pages reflow to a 320 pixel wide screen without scrolling sideways.
• Body text is at least 19 pixels, and no text is smaller than 15 pixels.
• Each result area is marked as a live region, so a screen reader is told when it changes. We have not yet checked this with a screen reader.

What an automated scan cannot prove

A scan catches mechanical problems, such as missing labels and low contrast. It cannot tell whether the wording makes sense, whether results are announced in a helpful order, or how the site feels with a particular screen reader. We have not yet tested with people who rely on assistive technology, and we would value hearing from you.

Report a problem

A reporting address for this site is being set up and will be listed here before the site launches.