Accessibility Information

This web site has been designed to be as accessible as possible and compatible with the types of adaptive technology used by people with special needs, including screen readers.

Internet Explorer Users

To increase or decrease the text size on this web site select the ‘View’ menu, then ‘Text Size’. Choose your preferred text size from the options available.

Firefox Users

To increase or decrease the text size on this web site select the ‘View’ menu, then ‘Text Size’. Use the options to change the text size to suit your needs.

Netscape Users

To increase or decrease the text size on this web site select the ‘View’ menu, then ‘Text Zoom’. Choose your preferred text size from the options available.

Alternative Stylesheet

This website uses stylesheets to control the look of the website. Alternative stylesheets are provided for improved visibility.

Firefox Users

To select an alternative stylesheet, select the ‘View’ menu, then ‘Page Style’. Choose your preferred style from the options available.

Netscape Users

To select an alternative stylesheet, select the ‘View’ menu, then ‘Use Style’. Choose your preferred style from the options available.

Internet Explorer Users

The feature is not currently supported by Internet Explorer.

Navigating this Website

The pages have been laid out to be consistent throughout the web site, making navigation simple and intuitive. You'll find links to the main sections in the menu on the right hand side of the page. Additional text links are available at the bottom of the page to the general information pages.

We also have a site map if you cannot easily find what you are looking for.

Navigating with Access Keys

Some browsers will allow you to use the keyboard to navigate to useful places within a page. If your browser supports this feature then you can use the following hot keys or short-cuts.

In line with UK Goverment guidelines, pages on this site can be accessed using the following access keys:

Alt + 1 : Home Page

Alt + 2 : Latest News / Update

Alt + 3 : Site Map

Alt + 8 : Terms & Conditions

Alt + 9 : Contact Us Page

Alt + 0 : Access key details (this page)

If you choose to print a page of content you will notice that the site navigation bar and menu items are not included in the printout. This is a deliberate feature.

This site has been designed in accordance with UK government standards on web design, the published standards of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). If you experience any difficulties using our website please let us now by emailing us at

Browser Compatibility

This website has been designed and tested with the following web browsers. We recommend that you always use the latest version available to improve your online experience and increase the security of your computer.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

For more information about Internet Explorer please visit
www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/

Mozilla Firefox

For more information about Firefox please visit
www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

Apple Safari

For more information about Apple's Safari please visit
www.apple.com/safari/

Netscape Navigator

For more information please about Netscape Navigator visit
browser.netscape.com/