Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to the website https://www.pohwer.net.

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
• zoom in up to 300% 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

How accessible this website is

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

• some PDF and Word documents are not fully accessible to screen reader software
• embedded third‑party content may not be fully accessible

Feedback and contact information

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:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0300 456 2370
• Address: Suite 4, Middlesex House, Meadway Corporate Centre, Rutherford Close, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2EF.

We’ll consider your request and get back to you as soon as possible.

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 at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0300 456 2370

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. If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

POhWER 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 (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard, due to the 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 PDF and Word documents are not fully accessible. This fails multiple WCAG 2.2 criteria, including 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) and 1.4.3 (Contrast).
• Some pages may contain headings that are not structured correctly. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships).
• Some interactive elements may not be fully operable using a keyboard. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.1.1 (Keyboard).

We plan to fix these issues as part of ongoing accessibility improvements.

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

• PDFs and other documents published before 23 September 2018 that are not essential to providing our services are exempt.
• Third‑party content that we do not control or fund is exempt.

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

We are working to improve accessibility across the site by:

• reviewing and updating older content
• ensuring new content meets WCAG 2.2 AA standards
• conducting periodic accessibility checks/audits

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 09/02/2026. It was last reviewed on 09/02/2026.

This website was last tested for accessibility on 09/02/2026. The test was carried out by our internal team.

Website Host

This site is hosted by Access Evo. Access follow WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines as the current best practice standard for web accessibility. Read Access's Accessibility Statement.

Guidance

We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. 

We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and in doing so adhere to the recognised standards and guidelines. 

This website endeavours to conform to level Double-A of the World Wide Web Consortium  W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.2.

These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user friendly for all people.

This site has been built using code compliant with W3C standards for HTML and CSS. The site displays correctly in current browsers and using standards compliant HTML/CSS code means any future browsers will also display it correctly.

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

The following are some tips to help you have the best experience on our site:

Where possible use an up-to-date browser

By using an up-to-date browser (the program you use to access the internet) you will have access to a much richer set of options to aid you as you navigate your way around this site.  The standard browsers we would recommend are below with links to install each of them:

Once installed, each will bring its own selection of accessibility options and may allow further options via the use of plug-ins. For more details see the Accessibility page for each one:

• Firefox
• Chrome
• Safari (Mac only)
• Internet Explorer
• Edge

Options in our site

Alternative Style

Please choose a link below to change the way the site looks. Once set, the site will remain in this style for up to 30 days or until you select a different option.

• Black on white version
• White on black version
• Alternative style
• Reset to standard style

We endeavour to ensure the site looks correct is these different styles but because of the constantly changing nature of the site and its content, this may not always be possible. If you do spot anything which doesn't look quite right, then please contact us and let us know.

Keyboard Shortcuts / Access Keys

Different browsers use different keystrokes to activate access key shortcuts, as shown below:

Keyboard shortcuts for each browser type

Operating System	Browser	Page	Shortcut
Windows	Firefox or Chrome	Home	Shift + Alt + 1
		Skip navigation menu	Shift + Alt + 2
	Internet Explorer or Edge	Home	Alt + 1
		Skip navigation menu	Alt + 2
	NOTE: For Internet Explorer you will need to press Enter after using the shortcut
	Safari	Home	Ctrl + Alt + 1
		Skip navigation menu	Ctrl + Alt + 2
macOS	Safari	Home	Command + Alt + 1
		Skip navigation menu	Command + Alt + 2
	Firefox or Chrome	Home	Command + Shift + 1
		Skip navigation menu	Command + Shift + 2

Options in your browser

Most modern browsers all share the most common accessibility tools, here is a list of useful features:

Incremental Search

Incremental search allows you to progressively search a web page for a particular word or phrase on a page. To enable this on your browser, press and hold Ctrl/Command and then tap F. This will open a box to type your search into. As you type, the matches will be highlighted on the page for you.

Spatial Navigation

Hitting tab will jump you to each of the items you can interact with on any page. Holding the SHIFT key and then pressing tab will take you to the previous item.  

Caret Navigation (Internet Explorer and Firefox only)

Instead of using a mouse to select text and move around within a webpage, you can use standard navigation keys on your keyboard: Home, End, Page Up, Page Down & the arrow keys. This feature is named after the caret, or cursor, that appears when you edit a document.

To turn this feature on, press the F7 key at the top of your keyboard and choose whether to enable the caret on the tab you are viewing or all your tabs.

Space bar

Pressing the space bar on a web page will move the page you are viewing down to the next visible part of the page.

Text fonts

Depending on your browser, you can override all fonts on the site to one that is easier for you to read. Options can be found in your browser's settings/preferences.

Change Font in Firefox

Change Font in Chrome

Change Font in Safari

Change Font in Internet Explorer

Change Font in Edge

Enlarge your view

You can activate the browser zoom via these keyboard shortcuts

Zoom in Firefox

Zoom in Chrome

  Zoom in Safari

Zoom in Internet Explorer

Zoom in Edge

Recite Me Toolbar

The Recite Me Toolbar provides users with a range of personalisation options to support their browsing experience, including features such as text-to-speech, translation, visual customisation, and reading aids. 

You can activate the Recite Me Toolbar by clicking on the Accessibility Button on the top right of our website.

You can view a tutorial on how to use the toolbar by clicking on the Information button (with a lower case i on it) and choosing "view toolbar tutorial".

Read Recite Me's Accessibility Statement

Find out more about Recite Me on their website

Options on your computer

To zoom your entire computer screen

Apple Mac and Windows operating system both contain options to enlarge your view of your screen:
Windows
Apple OS X

Make your computer read the site aloud

This website has been built with screen readers in mind. Menus, pictures and inputs will have the correct tags and mark up to compliment your chosen screen reader.

We have tested with following tools:


NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) is a free screen reader for computers running on the Windows operating system.
The latest version can be downloaded for FREE here (on this page you may be asked for a voluntary donation, if you do not wish to donate, click "skip donation this time")



WAVE is developed and made available as a free community service by WebAIM. Originally launched in 2001, WAVE has been used to evaluate the accessibility of millions of web pages. Read more about WAVE here


Microsoft Windows Narrator is available in most versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems and reads text on the screen aloud and describes events like error messages so you can use your PC without a display. Find out more about Microsoft Windows Narrator and how to enable it on your version.

Control your computer with your voice

Apple Mac and Windows operating systems both provide ways to control your computer with voice recognition:
Windows
Apple OS X 

Third party voice recognition software is available too.