Accessibility
Our commitment to accessibility
We want everyone to be able to use the NHS Employers website, regardless of technology, ability or access needs.
We are working to make our website clear, easy to use and accessible to as many people as possible.
Report an accessibility problem
If you have difficulty accessing any part of this website, or need information in a different format, contact us.
Tell us which page or document you were trying to use and what problem you experienced.
How accessible this website is
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. This means some parts of the website do not currently meet accessibility requirements.
We are working towards meeting WCAG 2.2 Level AA.
Measures to support accessibility
NHS Employers takes the following measures to support accessibility:
- Integrating accessibility into our content creation and publishing processes
- Using responsive design so the website adapts to different screen sizes and devices
- Providing alternative text for images wherever possible
- Reviewing content regularly to identify and address accessibility issues
Tools to help you use our website
You can use the ReachDeck Toolbar to change how you read and interact with our website.
- Text‑to‑speech
- Translation into multiple languages
- Text magnification
- Screen masking and page simplification
The toolbar can be launched using the Accessibility help button in the website header.
Known accessibility issues
Despite our efforts, some content on the website is not yet fully accessible. For example:
- Some PDF documents may not be fully accessible to screen reader software
- Embedded images or charts within PDFs may lack suitable text alternatives
If you need an accessible version of a document, contact us and tell us which document you need and the format you require.
What we are doing to improve accessibility
We are continuing to improve accessibility across nhsemployers.org. This work includes:
- Auditing templates and content against WCAG 2.2 Level AA
- Improving the accessibility of documents and downloadable content
- Addressing feedback received from users who experience accessibility barriers
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This accessibility statement was prepared following internal assessment and ongoing accessibility review.
It was last reviewed on 26 October 2026 and will be reviewed regularly as improvements are made.
