Accessibility

This website is run by University Hospital Southampton. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts
  • zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
  • navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
  • listen to most of the website using a screen reader 

We’ve also made the website text and content as simple as possible to understand.

AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

HOW ACCESSIBLE THIS WEBSITE IS

University Hospital Southampton is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

We have carried out an in-house audit of a sample of pages and know there are some parts of this website are not fully accessible including:

  • low contrasting colours between the foreground and background
  • our older PDF guides are not fully accessible

We are currently working towards addressing those issues by changing the contrasting colour palette we use and working to ensure all new PDFs that are uploaded after September 2018 are PDF accessible.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU CANNOT ACCESS PARTS OF THIS WEBSITE

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille:

  • HICSS@uhs.nhs.uk
  • call 023 8120 8888

We’ll consider your request and respond within two working days with an update on how we are progressing your request.

If you cannot view the map on our ‘contact us’ page, call or email us for directions or use the Access Able guides to assist you and help you prepare for your journey to and around the UHS. The Access Able guides can be found by clicking through on these words.

REPORTING ACCESSIBILITY PROBLEMS WITH THIS WEBSITE

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact webmaster@ush.nhs.uk

ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

If you encounter any accessibility issues with this website, please let us know at HICSS@uhs.nhs.uk

CAN I CHANGE THE FONT SIZE USED ON THE WEBSITE?

Yes. This may be useful for you if you have low vision and need larger font sizes. Instructions on how to do this can be found here:

DO I HAVE TO USE A MOUSE TO NAVIGATE THE WEBSITE?

No. Use your arrow keys to scroll up or down the page. You can use your Tab key to move between links, and press Return or Enter to select one. To go back to the previous page, use the Backspace key.