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Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to making this website accessible to everyone.

Last updated: February 2026

Our Commitment

Pancreatitis Scotland is committed to making our website accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability or technology. We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard.

What We Have Done

  • Used semantic HTML to ensure content is structured logically
  • Provided a "skip to main content" link for keyboard users
  • Added descriptive labels to all form fields and interactive controls
  • Provided ARIA labels for SVG illustrations and interactive components
  • Used sufficient colour contrast throughout the site
  • Respected the prefers-reduced-motion setting to reduce or disable animations for users who have requested it
  • Ensured the site is responsive and usable across a range of screen sizes
  • Made expandable card content accessible via keyboard focus as well as mouse hover

Known Limitations

We are aware of the following limitations and are working to address them:

  • Some animated SVG illustrations on the homepage contain small text that may be difficult to read on very small screens
  • The educational animations in the hero section convey medical information visually; the key content is also available in text form throughout the page
  • Some colour combinations may not meet the 4.5:1 contrast ratio in all contexts; we are reviewing and improving these

Testing

This website was built with accessibility in mind from the outset. We are in the process of conducting formal testing with automated tools (axe, Lighthouse) and manual keyboard/screen reader testing. This statement will be updated as testing is completed.

Feedback

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 working days.

Enforcement

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS).