Accessibility statement for vmd.gov.uk and vmd.defra.gov.uk

This accessibility statement applies to the following domains - vmd.defra.gov.uk and vmd.gov.uk

These websites are run by Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). We want as many people as possible to be able to use these websites. We use the Government Digital Service's design system for our new services. This means the designs have been extensively tested for accessibility. That means you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts

  • zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen

  • navigate most of the website using just a keyboard

  • navigate most of the website using 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.

Feedback and contact information

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

We will consider your request and get back to you in 15 working days.

If you cannot view the map on our 'contact us' page, call or email us for directions.

Reporting accessibility problems with these websites

We are always looking to improve the accessibility of these websites. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, contact:

and provide details of the page/and or section you are having issues with, and the type of problem you are having.

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 are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about these websites’ accessibility

Veterinary Medicines Directorate 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

These websites are partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.

Non-accessible content

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

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

vmd.defra.gov.uk

The following pages have some accessibility issues, an accessibility audit is currently underway and a comprehensive update to this section will be provided 01/02/2024.

vmd.gov.uk

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 29 September 2020.

It was last reviewed on 27 November 2023.

vmd.defra.gov.uk websites were last tested 1-5 August 2022. The test was carried out by internal teams.

For internal testing we test pages which are completely new and don’t use existing templates and/or components. We use Sortsite to scan the pages as well as manual checks on each page or feature once it is developed.

vmd.gov.uk websites were last tested in November 2023. The test was carried out by internal teams and Digital Accessibility Centre (external).

For internal testing we test pages which are completely new and don’t use existing templates and/or components. We use aXe to scan the pages as well as manual checks on each page or feature once it is developed.