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Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to the GOV.UK Publishing Design Guide.

This website is run by the Government Digital Service.

How you should be able to use this website

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. 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 off 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 also make the website text as simple as possible to understand.

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

Compliance status

The Publishing Design Guide website at design-guide.publishing.service.gov.uk is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 AA standard.

Disproportionate burden

We do not currently make any claims of disproportionate burden for any parts of this website.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 26 September 2024. It was last reviewed and updated on 26 September 2024.

Feedback and contact information

The team is always looking to improve the accessibility of this website.

If you find any problems not listed on this page or think this website is not meeting accessibility requirements, email the team at Email address TBC

The team will review your request and get back to you in 2 working days.

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 the team responds to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).