Accessibility
At Speedyhire, we want everyone to be able to use our website and digital services with confidence and independence. This includes people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive impairments, as well as those using assistive technologies or accessing our site in different ways.
Accessibility is not an afterthought for us. It is part of how we design, build and maintain our digital services, and it guides the decisions we make as the site continues to evolve.
This statement applies to the main Speedyhire website at www.speedyhire.com and the content and services provided there. It covers pages, forms, documents and interactive features published by Speedyhire.
Some third-party content or services may sit outside our direct control. Where this is the case, we work with suppliers to improve accessibility or provide alternative ways to access the same information or service.
Our Accessibility Principles
These principles shape how we design and improve the Speedyhire website.
Independent Use
We design our website so people can use it independently wherever possible. Clear layouts, logical navigation, keyboard access and compatibility with assistive technologies allow users to complete tasks in a way that suits them and at their own pace.
Clarity and Confidence
We aim to remove uncertainty and confusion from our digital experiences. Clear instructions, predictable behaviour and accessible error messages help users understand what is happening and what to do next, so they can use our services with confidence.
Reliability
Accessibility only works if it is reliable. Our website is designed to behave consistently across devices, browsers and assistive technologies, so users know what to expect each time they visit Speedyhire.
Fair and Inclusive Access
We are committed to providing fair access to information and services for everyone. Accessibility is built into our design and development process to reduce barriers for people with disabilities, temporary impairments and situational limitations.
Flexibility and Choice
People access digital services in different ways. We support a range of interaction methods, including keyboard navigation, screen readers and personalised device settings, so users can choose how they engage with our website.
Standards and Continuous Improvement
People access digital services in different ways. We support a range of interaction methods, including keyboard navigation, screen readers and personalised device settings, so users can choose how they engage with our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
To support independent, fair and reliable access, we have taken the following steps:
Use semantic HTML and clear page structure so content is presented meaningfully to assistive technologies.
Ensure key journeys and interactive elements can be used with a keyboard alone, with visible focus indicators.
Provide descriptive alternative text for images that convey information, and treat decorative images appropriately.
Design forms with clear labels, instructions and accessible error handling.
Use progressive enhancement so core functionality remains available even if JavaScript is limited or unavailable.
Aim to provide captions or transcripts for audio and video content, or suitable alternatives on request.
We aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at level AA, as published by the World Wide Web Consortium. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities and more usable for everyone.
Our approach is aligned with UK accessibility guidance and expectations, including the model accessibility statement provided by GOV.UK.
Accessibility is reviewed throughout the design and development process. We use a combination of automated tools and manual testing, including keyboard-only navigation and screen reader checks
Where possible, we include people with lived experience of disability in usability testing. Feedback from users plays an important role in identifying issues and guiding improvements.
We regularly review our site to maintain reliability and to reduce barriers as standards, technology and user needs change.
Despite our efforts, some parts of the website may not yet fully meet our accessibility goals. For example:
- Some older documents, such as legacy PDFs, may not be fully accessible.
- Certain third-party tools or embedded content may have limitations outside our direct control.
We prioritise fixes based on user impact and will provide alternative formats or assistance where needed. If you encounter an issue not listed here, please let us know.
In the UK, organisations have a duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities. We take this responsibility seriously and use recognised standards and guidance to support compliance and good practice.
This Accessibility statement was prepared in March 2026. It will be reviewed at least once a year, or sooner if we make significant changes to the website.
Responsibility for accessibility at Speedyhire sits with our Digital team, who oversee standards, testing and improvements across the site.
Help and Reporting a Problem
If you have difficulty using the website or need information in a different format, we are here to help. Call us on 0345 609 9998 When contacting us, it helps if you can tell us: The page you were trying to use What went wrong Any assistive technology you use We welcome feedback and use it to improve our website.
