Accessibility

This accessibility statement applies to learningforinvolvement.org.uk.

This website is run by the NIHR. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:

> change colours, contrast levels and fonts

> 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.

We believe that the website is partially compliant WCAG 2.1 AA criteria, if you find any issues using the site please contact us.

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

> email PublicPartnerships@nihr.ac.uk

> call 020 3655 5925

We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 5 days.

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, contact:

> email PublicPartnerships@nihr.ac.uk

> call 020 3655 5925

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).

NIHR is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard, due to the exemptions and non-compliances listed below.

Non-accessible content

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

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

Some documents that have been developed by NIHR are currently provided as PDF documents. The documents below are hosted in PDF format on this website but an accessible HTML version can be found elsewhere:

• Welfare Benefits Jobcentre Letter [PDF] a version of this document can be found in HTML format here: Welfare Benefits Jobcentre Letter [HTML]
• Tips for involving carers, and for carers getting involved, in research [PDF] this document can be found in HTML formats here: Tips for researchers involving unpaid carers in health and care research [HTML] and here Tips for carers to get and stay involved in health and care research [HTML
• Payment for helping health and social care research: A guide for members of the public who want to help with research [PDF] a version of this document can be found in HTML format here: Payment for helping health and social care research: A guide for members of the public who want to help with research [HTML]

We also know there are some issues with how the Learning for Involvement website is set up, including:

• colour contrast
• elements lack semantic mark up
• challenges with focus
• accesskey attributes used to access cookie preferences
• and more

We are currently working on addressing these on the website and expect to have made progress on the most serious and critical issues by April 2025.

Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

User-generated content: Some of the content on this website is third-party content that is neither funded nor developed by us, nor under our control and is therefore exempt from meeting the accessibility regulations.