Accessibility Statement

1. Introduction

Alcohol Ltd (Company Number: 04854930) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all persons, including those with disabilities. We continually work to improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards to ensure our website is accessible to the widest possible audience.

This accessibility statement applies to the website located at alcohol.co.uk.

2. Legal Framework and Compliance

Alcohol Ltd acknowledges its responsibilities under the following UK legislation:

• Equality Act 2010: We are committed to ensuring that our website does not unlawfully discriminate against any person on the basis of disability and that reasonable adjustments are made where appropriate.
• Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018: Whilst Alcohol Ltd is not a public sector body, we endeavour to meet the high standards set out in these regulations as a benchmark for best practice.

We aim to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standard published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which is the internationally recognised standard for web accessibility.

3. Organisational Commitment to Accessibility

Alcohol Ltd is committed to:

• Ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, regardless of ability or technology used;
• Regularly reviewing and testing our website for accessibility compliance;
• Providing training to staff and content creators on accessible design and content practices;
• Working with external accessibility specialists where necessary to audit and improve our digital presence;
• Responding promptly to accessibility concerns raised by users and implementing reasonable adjustments where feasible.

4. Measures Taken to Ensure Accessibility

Alcohol Ltd has undertaken the following measures to ensure the accessibility of this website:

• Semantic HTML: We use proper HTML structure and semantic elements to ensure content is logically organised and navigable by assistive technologies such as screen readers.
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements on the website can be accessed and operated using a keyboard alone, without requiring a mouse.
• Alternative Text: Images and non-text content include descriptive alternative text where appropriate to convey information to users who cannot view images.
• Colour Contrast: We aim to maintain sufficient colour contrast ratios between text and background colours to ensure readability for users with visual impairments.
• Responsive Design: Our website is designed to be responsive and usable across a range of devices, screen sizes, and orientations.
• Clear Language: We strive to use clear, plain language throughout the website to improve comprehension for all users.
• Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields include clear labels and instructions, and error messages are designed to be descriptive and helpful.
• Accessible PDFs and Documents: Where documents are provided, we endeavour to ensure they are accessible or provide accessible alternatives upon request.

5. Known Limitations

Despite our best efforts, there may be areas of this website that are not yet fully accessible. We are actively working to identify and address these limitations. Known issues include:

• Some third-party embedded content (such as maps or external media) may not be fully accessible.
• Legacy PDF documents or archived content may not meet current accessibility standards.
• Certain interactive features may require JavaScript and may not function optimally with assistive technologies in all cases.

We are committed to resolving these issues in a timely manner and prioritise accessibility improvements in our ongoing development work.

6. Feedback and Reporting Accessibility Issues

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all accessibility enquiries within 5 working days and will endeavour to resolve reported issues as promptly as possible.

7. Alternative Formats and Reasonable Adjustments

If you require information from this website in an alternative format (such as large print, audio, braille, or easy-read), please contact us at compliance@alcohol.uk.

We will do our best to provide the information you need in a format that is accessible to you, where it is reasonable and practicable to do so. Please note that preparing alternative formats may take additional time, and we appreciate your patience.

8. Third-Party Content

This website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content over which Alcohol Ltd has no control. We are not responsible for the accessibility of third-party content. However, we encourage third parties with whom we work to maintain accessible digital content, and we will consider accessibility when selecting partners and service providers.

9. Enforcement and Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may wish to contact the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), which is responsible for enforcing the Equality Act 2010:

10. Review and Updates

This accessibility statement was last reviewed on February 2026. We are committed to reviewing this statement regularly and updating it as necessary to reflect changes in our website, accessibility standards, or legal requirements.

As we continue to develop and improve our website, we will conduct periodic accessibility audits and implement necessary improvements to maintain and enhance accessibility.