Accessibility Statement

  Accessibility Statement – Poole Earwax Clinic

Introduction

Poole Earwax Clinic is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying relevant accessibility standards to achieve this.

This accessibility statement applies to the website:

https://www.pooleearwaxclinic.co.uk

Conformance Status

The website has been tested using the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool and demonstrates a high level of accessibility.

Based on automated testing:

• 0 accessibility errors detected

• 0 contrast errors detected

• 8 alerts identified (requiring manual review)

• AIM Accessibility Score: 9.8 out of 10

Following this audit, all images on the website were updated with appropriate alternative text and colour contrast levels were adjusted to meet accessibility requirements.

The website substantially conforms to WCAG 2.2 Level AA, with some elements requiring ongoing manual testing and review.

Non-Accessible Content

Despite the strong automated test results, the following items require manual verification:

• Some alternative text descriptions may be longer than ideal for screen readers

• One skipped heading level was identified

• Certain ARIA attributes require human testing

What We Are Doing to Improve Accessibility

Poole Earwax Clinic is committed to continuous improvement and will:

• Carry out regular automated and manual accessibility testing

• Review and refine alternative text and heading structures

• Ensure new content meets WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards

• Update this statement when significant changes are made

Feedback and Contact Information

If you experience difficulty accessing content, please contact us:

Email: info@pooleearwaxclinic.co.uk

Phone: 01202 985288

Address: 214A Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone, Poole, BH18 8DX

We aim to respond within 5 working days.

Technical Information

This website uses HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and follows accessibility best practices including text alternatives, sufficient contrast, logical headings, keyboard navigation, and appropriate ARIA usage.

Preparation and Review

This statement was prepared in January 2026 following testing with the WAVE accessibility evaluation tool and manual checks.

It will be reviewed annually or after major website updates.