Accessibility Policy

At Community Pharmacy Scotland, we are committed to making our website accessible and inclusive to all users. Our aim is to ensure our website meets the needs of people with different types of disabilities, in line with the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. We endeavour to adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

Accessibility on this Website

Our website offers a range of features to improve accessibility:

  1. Navigation: Our website has been designed for easy navigation, with a consistent menu structure.

  2. Text size: Users can easily change the text size for optimal readability.

  3. Images: All content images include descriptive alt tags for individuals who cannot view the images.

  4. Colour contrast: Our website has been designed with appropriate colour contrasts to aid visibility.

  5. Forms and tables: All our forms and tables are designed to be screen reader friendly, with suitable labels and headings.

  6. Keyboard Access: The website allows full navigation using a keyboard.

  7. Compatibility with assistive technology: Our website is compatible with recent versions of screen reading software and works with accessibility tools provided by users' operating systems.

Compliance Status

We continuously work to improve Community Pharmacy Scotland's website and ensure it complies with accessibility standards. However, due to the dynamic nature of the website, there may be some minor instances of non-compliance. If you discover any area of our website that you feel does not meet accessibility standards or if you have trouble accessing any information, please contact us.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback regarding the accessibility of Community Pharmacy Scotland's website. Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers:

Updates

This policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure it reflects changes in accessibility standards and technology, as well as our ongoing commitment to web accessibility.

Date of Last Review

This policy was last reviewed on [05/08/23].