Accessibility statement

We want everyone to be able to use this website, including people who are neurodivergent, disabled, or simply tired and overwhelmed. We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at level AA.

Who this page is for: anyone who finds parts of this website hard to use, or needs information in another format.

Calm mode

The calm mode button in the header turns off all movement on the site, softens the colours and removes the background shapes. Your choice is remembered on this device, as our cookies and storage page explains.

If your device is set to reduce motion, the site does this automatically. Any animation that loops stops after three cycles.

What you can do on this site

Use it with a keyboard only. Every link, button and form field shows a clear focus outline.
Use a screen reader: pages have headings in order, landmarks and a “skip to main content” link.
Read text that meets WCAG AA colour contrast, in normal and calm mode.
Contact us without phoning: email and the form are just as welcome.
Zoom to 400% and reflow text without losing content CHECK: confirmed in launch testing (Phase 4)

How we test

We check every page with automated accessibility tools (axe) in normal and calm mode, and by hand with a keyboard and at phone sizes. CHECK: full pre-launch testing, including a screen reader pass (Phase 4)

Known issues

CHECK: none known yet; update after launch testing

Tell us about a problem

If something doesn’t work for you, or you need information in another format, please email info@oakwellmentalhealth.co.uk or call 07496 159 590. CHECK: target time to reply to an enquiry (questionnaire 10.3)

This statement was prepared on CHECK: date, when launch testing is complete.