Accessibility statement
Access keys or keyboard shortcuts help users who have difficulty in using a mouse or similar devices.
The following shortcuts follow the Government access key system, which enables you to navigate using only the keyboard.:
- If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher on a PC, press "alt" and the access key character at the same time, then press the enter key.
- If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 on an Apple Macintosh, press ctrl and the access key character at the same time.
- For Mozilla, use the alt key on a PC, or the ctrl key on an Apple Macintosh.
Access keys
S - skip navigation
1 - Homepage
2 - Whats new
3 - Site map
4 - Search
6 - Most popular services (A-Z)
7 - Contact us
8 - Terms and conditions
9 - Feedback
0 - Accessibility
Access keys for different internet browsers
How you use a website's access keys varies depending on which internet browser you are using.
Google Chrome 3+
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On Windows and Linux: hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key
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On Macs: hold down the CTR and OPT keys and press the number of the access key
Firefox 2+
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On Windows and Linux: hold down the ALT and SHIFT keys and the number of the access key
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On Macs: hold down the CTR key and press the number of the access key
Opera
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On Windows and Macs: hold down the SHIFT and ESC keys and then press the number of the access key
Internet Explorer 6 and 7
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On Windows: hold down the ALT key and the number of the access key, then press ENTER
Internet Explorer 8+
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On Windows: hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key
Safari 3
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On Windows: hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key
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On Macs: hold down the CTR and OPT keys and press the number of the access key
Safari 4+
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On Windows: hold down the ALT key and press the number of the access key
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On Macs: hold down the CTR key and press the number of the access key
Readability
We have made every effort to ensure this web site is easily readable using 'plain English'. In addition, we have ensured that the design of this web site is not an obstacle to its usability and readability.
The 'text only' option provides a plain text alternative to every page on this web site. In addition, we have minimised the use of Javascript to almost zero, to ensure that all browsing media and devices are able to access the information on this site with ease.
The site is also designed to be easily printable - providing a simple, text based output onto paper.
