Accessibility

This accessibility statement applies to https://future.cht.nhs.uk/ only.

This website is run by Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

• zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
• navigate most of the website using just a keyboard

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

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

The website is designed to be compatible with assistive technologies and the last two versions of the browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari. In older browsers, some aspects of the website may not display optimally. The website is not designed for Internet Explorer.

Where we provide links to other organisation’s websites we do not take responsibility for their accessibility standards.

• Some empty headings are used throughout the site
• Some numbered lists are not used where they should
• Embedded or linked YouTube videos are present with some not having accurate captions
• Some elements use ARIA attributes incorrectly

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

• email webteam@this.nhs.uk
• call 01484 355420

We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 10 working days.

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: 

E-mail: webteam@this.nhs.uk

Phone number: 01484 355420

Address:
Unit 13
Ainley Bottom
Ainleys Industrial Estate 
Elland
West Yorkshire
HX5 9JP

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 contact us before your visit we can arrange Interpreting provision, which is provided by:

• The Big Word - for users whose first language is not English
• Topps Language Solution - for users requiring Deaf Support Services (British sign language)

Find out how to contact us.

Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

• 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A) - Possible list
• 1.3.1 Info and Relationships (Level A), 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks (Level A), 2.4.6 Headings and Labels (Level AA) - Empty heading
• 1.2.1 Prerecorded Audio-only and Video-only (Level A), 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded) (Level A)  - An embedded or linked YouTube video is present
• 4.1.2 Name, Role, Value (Level A) - Elements must only use allowed ARIA attributes

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

We are working on the accessibility issues relating to the WCAG 2.1 A & AA standards. The issues around ARIA attributes are caused by Third-Party plugins and are not something we are able to resolve. We will update this page when this issue has been resolved.

This statement was prepared on 22nd July 2022. It was last reviewed on 14th December 2023.

This website was last tested on 12th October 2023. The test was carried out by The Health Informatics Service Web Department. We use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines V2.1 level A and level AA to test how accessible this.nhs.uk is.

We used this approach to deciding on a sample of pages to test:

• Looked at all mediums used on the site for example text, images, maps, videos, forms etc
• Added at least one page per item to our sample list
• Always include the homepage
• We used Lighthouse to audit each page in the sample for accessibility issues.
• We used Wave to test for accessibility issues on pages that do not need users to sign in.
• We used Axe DevTools to test for accessibility issues on pages that do not need users to sign in.

Full Accessibility Report