This accessibility statement applies to catalystpsychology.co.uk, the website for Catalyst Psychology Community Interest Company.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. The content of this website is designed for everyone to find, read and understand. It is developed to meet the accessibility standards outlined in this statement. For example this means you should be able to:
- navigate most of the website content using a keyboard
- zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
View the site your way
There are a number of customisation options for your browser and device that could help you use this website and other websites more effectively.
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
Feedback and contact information
Please contact us if you have an accessibility query including:
- If you are experiencing issues with accessing information or using the website
- If you find an accessibility problem not listed on this statement
- If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read or audio recording:
email: [email protected]
call: 0161 445 3522
When you contact us there is a process in place that will acknowledge your contact, tell you who is dealing with it and give you a timescale by which you can expect a reply.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us and let us know:
- email: [email protected]
- call: 0161 445 3522
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
Catalyst Psychology CIC 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 2.1 AA standard, due to the non-compliances and exemptions listed below.
Non-accessible content
Some parts of the website may not work for everyone. Below are known issues that we either need to fix, cannot fix, or do not need to fix right now.
If you find something that does not work that we missed, remember to contact us.
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Text within images
Some images contain text which cannot be read by assistive technology, such as screen readers.
Images that do not contain sufficiently descriptive alt-text are not compliant with WCAG guideline 1.1.1, and WCAG guideline 1.3.3.
We will correct insufficient alt-text over time as we review each page and we are reviewing how to to best display text within images.
Images with insufficient colour contrast
Some images contain text that does not meet minimum colour contrast requirements.
Images with insufficient colour contrast are not compliant with WCAG guideline 1.4.3.
We will correct the contrast on these images over time as we review each page.
Links with insufficient colour contrast
Some links do not meet minimum colour contrast requirements.
This is not compliant with WCAG guideline 1.4.3 and WCAG guideline 1.4.10.
We are working to correct this issue.
Links indistinguishable from text
On some pages links may not be underlined and only identifiable by colour: Users with visual impairments cannot see these links.
This is not compliant with WCAG guideline 1.4.1.
We will correct these links over time as we review each page.
Image backgrounds
Images with text may be hard to see or understand, due to the colour contrast being affected when CSS is disabled.
Images with insufficient colour contrast are not compliant with WCAG guideline 1.4.3.
We will correct the contrast on these images over time as we review each page
Documents designed for printing
Some documents on our site are not designed for reading online, for example; posters, leaflets or digital image files. These documents may not be accessible.
We will offer a text-alternative for these documents, identify them as printable documents, and offer users an alternative format if requested.
Documents granted exemptions
In some circumstances, we have published documents that do not fully meet the accessibility requirements. You can request an alternative format.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 8th November 2022. The statement has been reviewed in July 2023. The next review will be November 2023.
This website was tested on 7th November 2022. The next website test is scheduled for November 2023. The test was carried through a self-audit using the basic check as advised by the Central Digital and Data Office.