Accessibility Statement
This accessibility statement applies to the TCAT (Advanced Therapeutics) at SNBTS website.
This website is run by the Advanced Therapeutics section of the Tissues, Cells and Advanced Therapeutics department at the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS). We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- Change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings.
- Zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling of the screen.
- Navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software.
- Listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver).
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.
How accessible this website is
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:
- The link to the Colibri WordPress website in the footer does not meet minimum contrast standards, and is not distinguishable from surrounding text other than by colour.
We are working to resolve these issues and will have released them to the website when they are complete.
Feedback and contact information
If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please email nss.tcatwebsite@nhs.scot.
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, please email nss.tcatwebsite@nhs.scot. We’ll consider your request and get back to you as soon as we can.
Enforcement procedure
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).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
TCAT at SNBTS is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications)(No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
The website has been tested against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.
This website is partially complaint with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
The link to the Colibri WordPress website in the footer does not meet minimum contrast standards, and is not distinguishable from surrounding text other than by colour.
Disproportionate burden
Not applicable.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
Not applicable.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
We are working to resolve all identified accessibility issues which are within our control and will release them to the website as soon as solutions are available.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 7 October 2024. It was last reviewed on 23 October 2024.
This website was last tested on 23 October against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.
The test was carried out internally by staff within TCAT at SNBTS. The most viewed pages were tested using automated testing tools by our staff. A further basic audit of the website was carried out tothe WCAG 2.2 AA standard.