Vector-Borne Radar

Interim Accessibility statement

This accessibility statement applies to the Vector-Borne Radar website which is planned to be replaced with a more modern and accessible platform in 2026.

This website is run by the Animal and Plant Health Authority.

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

* use browser settings or plugins to 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 (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)

We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.

Ability Net has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.

How accessible this website is

We know that some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

* The website does not respect ‘Prefers colour scheme’

* All images have poor alternative text.

* Headings are used inconsistently

* The website does not reflow to fit narrow or highly zoomed viewports.

Feedback and contact information

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

* email: Arran.Folly@apha.gov.uk

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

Reporting accessibility problems with this website

We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we're not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us using the contact information above, giving details of the issue and any assistive technology you are using.

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)](https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

The Animal and Plant Health Authority is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Compliance status

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances are listed below.

Non-accessible content

The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.

Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations

All images have poor alternative text. Every image has the default alt text of the filename. WCAG 2.2 Success Criteria 1.1.1 — Non-text Content — Level A 1.1.1
Headings are used inconsistently. Headings are key to help users quickly understand the layout of a page an navigate to interesting areas. WCAG 2.2 Success Criteria 2.4.6 — Headings and Labels — Level AA
Site does not reflow to smaller screen. The site does not adjust to fit into smaller screens such as mobile phones or users with high levels of zoom. Making content difficult for low vision users or people with smaller screens to access the site. This fails WCAG 2.2 Success Criteria 1.4.10 Reflow Level AA. This also results in elements becoming too small to interact with. Success Criteria 2.5.8 when the site tries to fit and makes everything smaller. WCAG 2.2 Success Criteria 2.5.8 — Target Size (Minimum)

What we’re doing to improve accessibility

APHA is reviewing options to move this website onto a more modern, accessible platform in the future. Further improvements will be made where feasible in the meantime.

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 12/01/2026

It was last reviewed on 13/01/2026

This website was last tested on 05/09/2025

The test was carried out internally by Defra.

The Defra Accessibility team used a combination of automated testing tools, lived experience with assistive technology, and manual testing to undertake common journeys.