Accessibility Statement

Commitment to Accessibility

Greater Manchester Lost Dog Search & Rescue Capture Team is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including people with disabilities.

We aim to provide an inclusive, easy-to-use website that allows all visitors to access information and services related to reporting and recovering lost dogs.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to ensure that our website conforms, as far as reasonably practicable, with:

  • The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA

  • The requirements of the Equality Act 2010

We recognise that accessibility is an ongoing process and are committed to continuous improvement.

Measures to Support Accessibility

To improve accessibility, we aim to:

  • Provide clear and consistent navigation across the website

  • Use structured headings to support screen readers

  • Ensure sufficient colour contrast for readability

  • Use responsive design for accessibility across devices (mobile, tablet, desktop)

  • Provide alternative text for images where appropriate

  • Support keyboard navigation where possible

  • Ensure compatibility with commonly used assistive technologies

Ongoing Improvements

We regularly review our website to identify and address accessibility issues and improve usability for all users.

Where improvements are identified, we aim to implement them as part of ongoing maintenance.

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some areas of the website may not yet be fully accessible. This may include:

  • Older content that may not meet current accessibility standards

  • Third-party integrations or embedded content outside our control

If you encounter any issues, we encourage you to contact us so we can provide assistance or alternative formats where possible.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website.

If you experience any difficulty accessing content or require information in an alternative format, please contact us:

Greater Manchester Lost Dog Search & Rescue Capture Team
Telephone: +44 7730 692173

We aim to respond to accessibility requests as promptly as possible.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may seek further advice from the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical Information

This website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Modern web browsers (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

  • Assistive technologies such as screen readers

However, we cannot guarantee full compatibility with all systems or older technologies.

Statement Review

This Accessibility Statement was last reviewed on: 20/03/2026

We recommend reviewing this statement periodically as improvements are made.