Accessibility

Our Commitment to Accessibility

At NHS BMI Calculator, we are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people of all abilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of conformance: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA.

Our website strives to conform to WCAG 2.1 level AA standards. We monitor the website regularly to maintain this and are working to remedy any issues as we discover them.

Features

Our NHS BMI Calculator includes the following accessibility features:

  • Screen reader compatibility
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Text resizing without loss of functionality
  • Sufficient color contrast
  • Clear and consistent navigation
  • Alternative text for all non-decorative images
  • Form labels and clear instructions

Assistive Technology

Our BMI Calculator works with the following assistive technologies:

  • Screen readers (including JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
  • Speech recognition software
  • Screen magnifiers
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Known Issues

While we strive for perfect accessibility, we’re aware that some content may not be fully accessible. We’re working on addressing these issues:

  • Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible
  • Some third-party content and embedded tools may not meet all accessibility standards

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the NHS BMI Calculator. If you experience any barriers to accessibility or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at:

Technical Specifications

This website has been tested for compatibility with various browsers and assistive technologies. The site is designed to be compatible with:

  • Latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge
  • iOS and Android screen readers
  • Keyboard-only navigation

Compliance Statement

This statement was created on May 7, 2025, using the W3C Accessibility Statement Generator Tool.

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