Accessibility Statement

Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to the Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (EIFCA) website at https://www.eastern-ifca.gov.uk/.

Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority is committed to making its website accessible and usable by as many people as possible. We aim to ensure that people can access our information and services regardless of their ability or the technology they use.

This website is operated by Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority.

How accessible this website is

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. We aim to make the website accessible in accordance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

Where possible, you should be able to:

  • change colours, contrast levels and fonts using your browser or device settings
  • zoom in up to 400% without loss of content or functionality
  • navigate most of the website using a keyboard
  • use the website with assistive technologies, including screen readers
  • access information without relying on colour alone
  • understand the purpose of links, buttons and form fields
  • access alternative text or equivalent information where images convey important information.

We are continuing to review and improve the accessibility of our website and its content.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard.

We are aware of some areas where the website and its content may not yet fully meet the required accessibility standards. We are working to identify, prioritise and resolve these issues.

Non-accessible content

The following areas are currently being reviewed:

Images and alternative text

Some images on the website may not have appropriate alternative text. This can make information contained within images difficult or impossible to access for people using screen readers.

We are reviewing images across the website and adding appropriate alternative text where it is required. Decorative images will be identified so that they can be appropriately ignored by assistive technologies.

This relates to WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 Non-text Content.

PDFs and other documents

Some documents and PDF files published on the website may not fully meet accessibility requirements. Issues may include document structure, headings, reading order, tables, links, alternative text and tagging.

We are reviewing documents and will prioritise current, frequently used and important documents. New documents will be checked for accessibility before publication where possible.

Keyboard accessibility

Some website functions are being reviewed to ensure they can be accessed and operated using a keyboard without requiring a mouse.

Forms and interactive content

We are reviewing forms and interactive elements to ensure that labels, instructions, error messages and other information can be understood and accessed using assistive technologies.

Colour, contrast and visual presentation

We are reviewing the colour contrast and visual presentation of website content to ensure that text and other important information can be distinguished clearly.

Content that is not within the scope of the accessibility regulations

Some older documents and content may fall outside the scope of the accessibility regulations, depending on when they were published and whether they are essential to the provision of services.

Where older documents remain important or are regularly requested, we will consider whether an accessible version can be provided.

What we are doing to improve accessibility

We are taking the following steps to improve the accessibility of the EIFCA website:

  • carrying out regular accessibility checks of website pages
  • reviewing and improving alternative text for images
  • checking colour contrast and visual presentation
  • testing keyboard navigation
  • reviewing forms and interactive features
  • checking PDFs and other documents for accessibility
  • using automated accessibility testing tools alongside manual testing
  • checking new and updated documents for accessibility before publication where possible
  • prioritising accessibility issues according to their impact on users
  • continuing to improve our website content and publishing processes.

Accessibility will be considered when new content, documents and website functionality are created or updated.

Feedback and contact information

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of the EIFCA website.

If you have difficulty accessing information or using any part of this website, please contact us.

Email: mail@eastern-ifca.gov.uk

Telephone: 01553 775321

Please provide:

  • the web address (URL) of the page or document you are having difficulty accessing
  • a description of the problem
  • the information or service you were trying to access
  • details of the format you require, where applicable.

We will consider your request and, where reasonably possible, provide the information in an accessible or alternative format.

Reporting accessibility problems

If you contact us about an accessibility problem, we will use your feedback to help identify and resolve accessibility issues and improve the website.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from us, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for advice and support.

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.

If you are not satisfied with how we respond to your complaint, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

The website is being assessed against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard.

Our accessibility testing includes a combination of automated testing and manual checks. This includes reviewing website pages, images, navigation, keyboard accessibility, forms, colour contrast and downloadable documents.

Automated accessibility testing alone cannot identify every accessibility issue, so manual testing is also undertaken where appropriate.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 01/10/2026

It was last reviewed on 16/10/2026.

The website was last tested on 16/10/2026 against the WCAG 2.2 AA standard.

Testing was carried out by Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority using a combination of automated accessibility testing and manual checks.

We will review this accessibility statement regularly and update it when accessibility issues are identified or resolved, and following significant changes to the website.

This statement should be reviewed at least annually

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