Safeguard Technologies

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to making our website accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We aim to ensure that all visitors can easily navigate, understand, and interact with our site, regardless of their abilities or the technology they use.

Effective Date: 6 April 2025
Last Reviewed: 1 May 2026

Safeguard Technologies Ltd is committed to making our website and services as accessible and inclusive as reasonably possible for all users.

We recognise that many individuals using our services may include:

  • older adults

  • vulnerable individuals

  • carers and family members

  • people with visual, hearing, cognitive or mobility impairments

We believe digital information and support services should be clear, accessible and easy to use for everyone.

This accessibility statement applies to:

Safeguard Technologies

 

Our Commitment

We aim to provide a website experience that is:

  • clear and easy to understand

  • readable across different devices and screen sizes

  • usable with assistive technologies where reasonably practical

  • accessible to users with varying levels of digital confidence

We are committed to ongoing accessibility improvements as our website and services continue to develop.

 

Accessibility Standards

We aim to work towards the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA wherever reasonably practical for a small independent organisation.

These guidelines are internationally recognised standards designed to improve web accessibility for people with disabilities and accessibility needs.

 

Accessibility Features

We have taken steps to support accessibility and usability across our website, including:

  • responsive design for mobile, tablet and desktop devices

  • readable font sizing and clear page layouts

  • colour contrast considerations

  • straightforward navigation structure

  • use of plain English where possible

  • compatibility with browser zoom functionality

  • support for keyboard navigation where reasonably practical

  • ongoing efforts to improve screen reader compatibility

We also aim to keep content clear and understandable for users who may not be technically confident.

 

Assistive Technologies

Our website is intended to be compatible, where reasonably practical, with commonly used assistive technologies including:

  • screen readers

  • browser zoom tools

  • speech recognition software

  • keyboard-only navigation

  • accessibility tools built into modern web browsers

Performance and compatibility may vary depending on the device, browser or technology being used.

 

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing process and we recognise that some parts of the website may not yet be fully accessible or fully optimised for all users.

We are committed to reviewing and improving accessibility over time, particularly as our services expand and evolve.

Areas that may continue to be reviewed include:

  • third party integrations

  • embedded content

  • downloadable documents

  • older content and media

  • compatibility across different assistive technologies

 

Third Party Content

Some areas of our website may include third party tools or content supplied by external providers, including:

  • payment systems

  • embedded maps

  • videos

  • external platforms

  • customer communication systems

While we aim to work with accessible providers where possible, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third party content or systems outside our direct control.

 

Need Assistance?

If you experience difficulty using our website, accessing information, or require assistance in an alternative format, we encourage you to contact us.

We will always try to provide reasonable support and assistance wherever possible.

You can contact us by:

Telephone: 01983 666416
Email: info@safeguardtechnologies.co.uk

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website and services.

 

Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you identify an accessibility issue on our website, please let us know and include:

  • the page or feature affected

  • the issue encountered

  • the device or browser being used (if known)

We will review all reasonable feedback as part of our ongoing accessibility improvements.

 

Accessibility Review Process

This statement is reviewed periodically to help ensure it remains accurate and reflects ongoing improvements to our website and services.

 

Contact Information

Safeguard Technologies Ltd
Westbrook, Brook, Newport, England, PO30 4EJ
Company Number: 16333895
Email: info@safeguardtechnologies.co.uk