Accessibility Statement

At Your Dentist, we are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities, older users, and those using assistive technologies.

1. Our Commitment

We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and ensure patients can:

  • Navigate the site using keyboard-only

  • Use screen readers or speech recognition tools

  • Understand clear headings, link text and forms

  • Adjust font sizes and zoom settings

  • Access content on mobile and desktop devices

2. Features We’ve Included

  • Alt text on all meaningful images

  • Descriptive form labels and field instructions

  • Colour contrast that meets WCAG 2.1 standards

  • Skip-to-content and keyboard-friendly navigation

  • Accessible menus, buttons, and interactive elements

3. Areas We’re Working To Improve

  • Contrast consistency on certain banners

  • Form validation for screen reader users

  • Accessibility of embedded third-party maps or videos

We are currently reviewing:

4. Feedback & Support

We are happy to provide information in alternative formats on request.

If you experience any issues accessing content or need support, please contact us and we will do our best to help.

5. Compliance

This statement is based on guidance from:

  • The Equality Act 2010 (UK)

  • NHS Scotland’s digital accessibility recommendations

  • WCAG 2.1 standards from W3C

Last reviewed: Aug 2025