Accessibility Statement for NSHC
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At North Shropshire Homecare, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with visual, hearing, cognitive, and motor impairments. We believe that everyone deserves easy access to information regarding their care and support options.
Our Commitment
We strive to provide a website that is easy to use and understand. We aim to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards to ensure our digital presence is inclusive for all members of the North Shropshire community.
Accessibility Features on This Site
Audio Text-to-Speech (TTS)
We understand that reading long passages of text can be challenging for those with poor eyesight or dyslexia. To assist with this, every page on our website includes an integrated Audio Player.
How to use it: Simply click the "PLAY ICON" button located at the top of each page or article.
What it does: Our TTS technology will read the page content aloud to you in a clear, natural-sounding voice, allowing you to access our information without needing to read from the screen.
Navigation and Design
Keyboard Friendly: Our website can be navigated using a keyboard for those who cannot use a mouse.
High Contrast: We use high-contrast color schemes to ensure that text is easy to read against the background.
Scalable Text: You can zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen or the site becoming unusable.
Clear Language: We aim to use plain English to ensure our services are easy to understand for everyone.
Browser and System Settings
In addition to our on-site tools, you can also adjust your own computer settings to make this website easier to use. This includes:
Increasing the default font size in your browser.
Using "Dark Mode" to reduce eye strain.
Using built-in screen readers like VoiceOver (macOS/iOS) or TalkBack (Android).
Feedback and Contact Information
We are always looking to improve the accessibility of our website. If you find any part of our site difficult to use, or if you have suggestions on how we can improve your experience, please let us know.
We aim to respond to all accessibility feedback within 5 business days.
Reporting Accessibility Problems
If you encounter an issue not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact the Website Administrator via the details above.
This page was last updated on 08/05/26.
