Accessibility
We provide a number of options to improve the general accessibility of this site.
Access keys
For individuals who have difficulty using a mouse or other input device, we provide a range of keyboard shortcuts. These follow the UK Government's access key system and are listed below.
| Key | Function |
|---|---|
| 0 | Access key definitions |
| 1 | Home page |
| 6 | Help |
| 9 | Contact us |
| - | Reduce font size |
| + | Increase font size |
| m | Text-only version |
| s | Skip to main content |
| l | Skip to main menu |
| y | Your account |
To use access keys, read the instructions below for your particular browser and platform.
- Internet Explorer 4, Windows: Hold down the "Alt" key and select the number or letter of the access key
- Internet Explorer 5+, Windows: Hold down the "Alt" key and select the number or letter of the access key, then release all keys and press "Enter"
- Internet Explorer 4.5, Mac: Access keys not supported
- Internet Explorer 5+, Mac: Hold down the "Ctrl" key and select the number or letter of the access key
- Mozilla/Firefox: Hold down the "Alt" key and select the number or letter of the access key
- Netscape 6+: Hold down the "Alt" key and select the number or letter of the access key
- Netscape earlier versions: Access keys not supported
- Opera 7+: For each access key, press "Shift" and "Esc" then release both keys. Finally hold down the "Ctrl" key and select the number or letter of the access key
Text size
You can increase or decrease the size of text by selecting one of the links below:
Colours
You can change the colours that are displayed to you by selecting one of the links below:
Text-only
To view this site as text-only, select the link below:
Default settings
To reset your viewing preferences to the default settings, select the link below: