Using this website
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. We've summarized the main points below.
- 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
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:
- make your mouse easier to use
- use your keyboard instead of a mouse
- talk to your device
- make your device talk to you
- make text larger
- change your colours
- magnify the screen
How accessible this website is
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.
- The payment page is not optimised for accessibility
What to do if you can't access parts of this website
We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that aren't listed on this page or think we're not meeting the requirements of the accessibility regulations, contact us.
How we tested this website
This website has been tested using manual and automated accessibility tests. Both types of testing are run against the W3C WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2. Test failures are reported to our development team and the issues are worked through on a priority basis.
We carry out manual testing by selecting a representative sample of web pages (typically between 10 and 20 pages) and check that they are compliant with the guidelines. Our testers use the WAVE Chrome browser extension, which applies a range of checks to the web page under test.We also use the NVDA screenreader.
Our testers also manually navigate around the pages and check that content is presented in a logical order. The last manual test took place on 3rd February 2025.
We arranged for Sitemorse to conduct an automated scan of the website, focussing on the top-level pages.?This allowed us to identify the most common breaches of the guidelines and prioritise our corrective actions. This website was last tested on 11 March 2025.
Technical information about this website's accessibility
TSO is committed to making the HSE Books 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 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Payment page
- The payment page is not optimised for accessibility
- interactive buttons not in keyboard tabbing order
- interactive components not keyboard usable
- no keyboard focus indicator
- tables used for layout
What we're doing to improve accessibility
This statement was prepared on 29 May 2025. And will be reviewed every 6 months. We are working to resolve all identified accessibility issues which are within our control and will release them as soon as solutions are available.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the accessibility regulations. If you're not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).