This accessibility statement applies to the NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium website.
The NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. This means you should be able to:
- change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings
- zoom in up to 200% 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
- understand the website content, which has been written as clearly as possible
We have also aimed to make the website text clear, the page structure consistent, and links descriptive.
How accessible this website is
We know that some parts of this website may not be fully accessible. For example:
- some older documents or files may not be fully accessible to screen reader users
- some images may not yet have sufficiently descriptive alternative text
- some pages may contain third-party embedded content that is outside our direct control
- some headings, link text or page structures may need further improvement as the website continues to develop
- some form elements or interactive components may not yet provide the best possible experience for keyboard or screen reader users
We are working to improve these areas as the website develops.
Feedback and contact information
If you find any problems not listed on this page, or you think we are not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We will consider your request and aim to respond as soon as possible.
If you need information on this website in a different format, such as accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording or braille, please contact us using the email address above.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
If you are not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service.
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
The NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium 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
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.
This means that some parts of the website may not yet fully meet the accessibility standard.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below may be non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
Some images may not have appropriate alternative text. This may make it difficult for people using screen readers to understand the purpose or meaning of the image.
Some links may not be descriptive enough when read out of context. This may make it harder for screen reader users to understand where the link will take them.
Some form fields and interactive components may not have the most accessible labels, focus states or error messages. This may affect users who rely on screen readers, keyboard navigation or assistive technology.
Some headings may not follow a fully logical hierarchy. This may make it harder for some users to understand the structure of the page.
Some colour combinations or visual states may not always provide sufficient contrast. This may affect users with low vision or colour vision deficiency.
We are reviewing these issues and will aim to fix them as part of ongoing website updates.
Disproportionate burden
We are not currently claiming that fixing any accessibility problems would be a disproportionate burden.
Content that is not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
Some PDFs, Word documents or other downloadable files published before 23 September 2018 may not be fully accessible. These are exempt from the accessibility regulations unless they are needed to use a service.
Some third-party content or embedded services may not be fully accessible. We will try to ensure that any new third-party content we add is as accessible as possible.
What we are doing to improve accessibility
We are working to improve the accessibility of this website by:
- reviewing page templates, forms and interactive components
- improving heading structures and link text where needed
- adding or improving alternative text for images
- checking colour contrast and focus states
- reviewing uploaded documents and replacing them with accessible versions where possible
- considering accessibility when adding new content, features and pages
Accessibility will be considered as part of future updates to the website.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 1 June 2026.
This statement was prepared based on a review of the website structure, page templates, content types, forms and common user journeys. Further testing may be carried out as the website develops.
This statement will be reviewed and updated as accessibility improvements are made.