Accessibility Statement
Last reviewed: 8th July 2026
The Elm is committed to making our website accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability or technology. We want every visitor to enjoy a positive experience when using our website.
We are continually working to improve accessibility and aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, while complying with the Equality Act 2010 by making reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
What We’re Doing
To support accessibility, we:
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Use clear and straightforward language.
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Ensure the website can be navigated using a keyboard.
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Provide alternative text for meaningful images.
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Maintain suitable colour contrast.
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Structure content using clear headings and semantic HTML.
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Regularly test our website using both automated and manual accessibility tools.
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Continually review and improve accessibility as part of our website development.
Technical Information
Our website is designed to be compatible with:
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Modern web browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari and Microsoft Edge.
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Screen readers including JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver.
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Desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
While we aim to make every part of the website accessible, some third-party integrations or older content may not yet fully meet these standards. We continue to work towards improving these areas.
Reporting Accessibility Issues
If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website or have suggestions for improvement, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
Email: enquiries@theelmabbotsripton.co.uk
Telephone: 01487 773585
Address: The Elm, Abbots Ripton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
Enforcement Procedure
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) for further guidance.
Website: https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/
Telephone: 0808 800 0082
Textphone: 0808 800 0084