Accessibility Statement

Southwark Council is committed to making its websites as accessible as possible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This accessibility statement applies to www.perfectdaysouthwark.co.uk.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts
  • change the website’s text size
  • 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. 

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliance exemptions listed below.

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reason(s):

(a) non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

  1. Not all the buttons change appearance when they are selected by a keyboard. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.7 Focus Visible. 
  2. In some instances images are used to convey text. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion AA 1.4.5 Images of text.
  3. Not all headings describe the topic or purpose of the content. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.6 Headings and Labels. 

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 8 November 2024. 

This website was tested in November 2024 using Silktide's digital accessibility platform with additional testing by council staff.

Feedback and contact information

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

  • email registrars@southwark.gov.uk 

We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 10 days. 

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 (the ‘accessibility regulations’).

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