WCAG-EM Accessibility Evaluation – NHS Website (nhs.uk)

About the Evaluation

Report Creator: Jeffery Aideyan-Ohonba
Evaluation Commissioner: University accessibility evaluation project
Evaluation date: Mon Dec 22 2025

Executive Summary

This evaluation assessed the accessibility of the NHS website against WCAG 2.2 Level A and AA using the WCAG-EM methodology, with a specific focus on motor accessibility for users with limb loss. A representative sample of pages, including the Home page, Health A–Z Index, and Amputation Information page, was evaluated using automated testing to establish a baseline, followed by a detailed manual keyboard-based evaluation.

Overall, the NHS website demonstrates a high level of accessibility for motor-impaired users across the evaluated sample. All sampled pages support reliable keyboard-only navigation, logical and predictable focus order, clearly visible focus indicators, and descriptive links and headings. Skip links are consistently provided, allowing users to bypass repeated navigation and reduce physical interaction effort.

No keyboard traps, inaccessible interactive components, or focus-management issues were identified during manual testing. The evaluated pages primarily consist of informational content with limited interaction complexity, which contributes to their strong accessibility performance for users who rely on keyboard or alternative input methods.

In summary, the NHS website conforms well to WCAG Success Criteria relevant to motor accessibility within the evaluated sample. The site provides a robust and low-effort interaction experience for users with limb loss, with no significant motor-accessibility barriers identified.

Scope of the Evaluation

Website name: NHS Website (nhs.uk)
Scope of the website: A representative sample of public-facing web content of the NHS Website (nhs.uk), located at: https://www.nhs.uk/ The evaluation includes the following key pages: 1. Home Page 2. Health A–Z Index 3. Amputation Information Page These pages represent core navigation, primary user tasks, and interactive functionality, and therefore constitute a representative sample for evaluating accessibility conformance under WCAG 2.2 Level A and AA.
WCAG Version: 2.2
Conformance target: AA
Accessibility support baseline: The accessibility support baseline for this evaluation is: Browser: Google Chrome (latest version). Operating System: macOS (latest version). Primary interaction mode: Keyboard-only navigation. Inspection and analysis tools: Chrome DevTools for HTML, focus order, and ARIA inspection. This baseline reflects the evaluation context and motor-impaired interaction scenarios relevant to users with limb loss, including reliance on keyboard navigation and reduced precision pointing.
Additional evaluation requirements: This evaluation includes the following additional requirements: - The evaluation focuses specifically on motor-related WCAG 2.2 Level A and AA Success Criteria, as defined in Appendix A of this study. - The evaluation is supplemented by a usability-based heuristic review to identify motor-accessibility barriers not fully captured by WCAG success criteria alone. - The WCAG-EM Report Tool is used as the primary documentation method, with supporting screenshots and notes included in the appendices where relevant.

Detailed Audit Results

Summary

Reported on 29 of 55 WCAG 2.2 AA Success Criteria.

13 Passed
0 Failed
1 Cannot tell
15 Not present
26 Not checked

All Results

1 Perceivable

1.1 Text Alternatives

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
1.1.1: Non-text Content	Entire sample Result: Not checked

Success Criterion

Result

Observations

1.1.1: Non-text Content

Entire sample

Result: Not checked

1.2 Time-based Media

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
1.2.1: Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.2.2: Captions (Prerecorded)	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.2.3: Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.2.4: Captions (Live)	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.2.5: Audio Description (Prerecorded)	Entire sample Result: Not checked

1.3 Adaptable

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
1.3.1: Info and Relationships	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.3.2: Meaningful Sequence	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.3.3: Sensory Characteristics	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.3.4: Orientation	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.3.5: Identify Input Purpose	Entire sample Result: Not checked

1.4 Distinguishable

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
1.4.1: Use of Color	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.4.2: Audio Control	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.4.3: Contrast (Minimum)	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.4.4: Resize text	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.4.5: Images of Text	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.4.10: Reflow	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.4.11: Non-text Contrast	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.4.12: Text Spacing	Entire sample Result: Not checked
1.4.13: Content on Hover or Focus	Entire sample Result: Not checked

2 Operable

2.1 Keyboard Accessible

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
2.1.1: Keyboard	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: All evaluated NHS pages support full keyboard-only operation for navigation and content interaction. Home Page All interactive elements and navigation on the page are operable using keyboard-only input. Health A–Z Index All navigation and links on the page are operable using keyboard-only input. Amputation Information Page All links and interactive elements on the page are operable using keyboard-only input.
2.1.2: No Keyboard Trap	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No interactive components across the sample introduced conditions where keyboard focus could become trapped. Home Page No interactive components were identified that could potentially trap keyboard focus. Health A–Z Index No interactive components were identified that could trap keyboard focus. Amputation Information Page No interactive components were identified that could trap keyboard focus.
2.1.4: Character Key Shortcuts	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No single-character keyboard shortcuts were identified on any evaluated page. Home Page No single-character keyboard shortcuts are implemented on this page. Health A–Z Index No single-character keyboard shortcuts are implemented on this page. Amputation Information Page No single-character keyboard shortcuts are implemented on this page.

Success Criterion

Result

Observations

2.1.1: Keyboard

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

All evaluated NHS pages support full keyboard-only operation for navigation and content interaction.

Home Page

All interactive elements and navigation on the page are operable using keyboard-only input.

Health A–Z Index

All navigation and links on the page are operable using keyboard-only input.

Amputation Information Page

All links and interactive elements on the page are operable using keyboard-only input.

2.1.2: No Keyboard Trap

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No interactive components across the sample introduced conditions where keyboard focus could become trapped.

Home Page

No interactive components were identified that could potentially trap keyboard focus.

Health A–Z Index

No interactive components were identified that could trap keyboard focus.

Amputation Information Page

No interactive components were identified that could trap keyboard focus.

2.1.4: Character Key Shortcuts

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No single-character keyboard shortcuts were identified on any evaluated page.

Home Page

No single-character keyboard shortcuts are implemented on this page.

Health A–Z Index

No single-character keyboard shortcuts are implemented on this page.

Amputation Information Page

No single-character keyboard shortcuts are implemented on this page.

2.2 Enough Time

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
2.2.1: Timing Adjustable	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No time-limited interactions were present across the evaluated pages. Home Page No time limits are present that require user adjustment. Health A–Z Index No time limits are present that require user adjustment. Amputation Information Page No time limits are present that require user adjustment.
2.2.2: Pause, Stop, Hide	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No moving, blinking, or auto-updating content requiring user control was identified. Home Page No moving, blinking, or auto-updating content is present. Health A–Z Index No moving, blinking, or auto-updating content is present. Amputation Information Page No moving, blinking, or auto-updating content is present.

Success Criterion

Result

Observations

2.2.1: Timing Adjustable

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No time-limited interactions were present across the evaluated pages.

Home Page

No time limits are present that require user adjustment.

Health A–Z Index

No time limits are present that require user adjustment.

Amputation Information Page

No time limits are present that require user adjustment.

2.2.2: Pause, Stop, Hide

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No moving, blinking, or auto-updating content requiring user control was identified.

Home Page

No moving, blinking, or auto-updating content is present.

Health A–Z Index

No moving, blinking, or auto-updating content is present.

Amputation Information Page

No moving, blinking, or auto-updating content is present.

2.3 Seizures and Physical Reactions

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
2.3.1: Three Flashes or Below Threshold	Entire sample Result: Not checked

Success Criterion

Result

Observations

2.3.1: Three Flashes or Below Threshold

Entire sample

Result: Not checked

2.4 Navigable

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
2.4.1: Bypass Blocks	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: All evaluated pages provide a skip link that allows users to bypass repeated navigation and access main content directly. Home Page A skip link is provided, allowing users to bypass repeated navigation and move directly to the main content. Health A–Z Index A skip link is provided, allowing users to bypass repeated navigation and move directly to the main content. Amputation Information Page A skip link is provided, allowing users to bypass repeated navigation and move directly to the main content.
2.4.2: Page Titled	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: Each page includes a clear, descriptive title that accurately reflects its content. Home Page The page has a clear and descriptive title that reflects its content. Health A–Z Index The page has a clear and descriptive title reflecting its content. Amputation Information Page The page has a clear and descriptive title that reflects its content.
2.4.3: Focus Order	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: Keyboard focus follows a logical and predictable sequence across all evaluated pages. Home Page Keyboard focus moves through the page in a logical and predictable order. Health A–Z Index Keyboard focus moves through the page in a logical and predictable order. Amputation Information Page Keyboard focus moves through the page in a logical and predictable order.
2.4.4: Link Purpose (In Context)	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: Links consistently communicate their purpose through visible text or surrounding context across the sample. Home Page Links clearly communicate their purpose through visible text and surrounding context. Health A–Z Index Links clearly communicate their purpose through visible text and surrounding context. Amputation Information Page Links clearly communicate their purpose using visible text and surrounding context.
2.4.5: Multiple Ways	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: The evaluated pages do not provide multiple navigation methods beyond the primary site structure. Home Page The page does not provide multiple methods for locating content beyond the primary navigation. Health A–Z Index The page does not provide multiple navigation methods beyond the primary interface structure. Amputation Information Page The page does not provide multiple navigation methods beyond the primary structure.
2.4.6: Headings and Labels	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: Headings and labels are descriptive and support efficient scanning and navigation across all pages. Home Page Headings and labels are descriptive and support efficient content scanning. Health A–Z Index Headings and labels are descriptive and support efficient scanning of the health A–Z content. Amputation Information Page Headings and labels are descriptive and support efficient scanning of long-form content.
2.4.7: Focus Visible	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: Keyboard focus is clearly visible on all interactive elements across the evaluated sample. Home Page Keyboard focus is clearly visible on all interactive elements. Health A–Z Index Keyboard focus is clearly visible on all interactive elements. Amputation Information Page Keyboard focus is clearly visible on all interactive elements.
2.4.11: Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: Focus indicators remain visible and are not obscured by fixed or overlapping content. Home Page Focus indicators are not obscured by overlapping or fixed content. Health A–Z Index Focus indicators are not hidden or obscured by other content. Amputation Information Page Focus indicators are not hidden or obscured by other content.

Success Criterion

Result

Observations

2.4.1: Bypass Blocks

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

All evaluated pages provide a skip link that allows users to bypass repeated navigation and access main content directly.

Home Page

A skip link is provided, allowing users to bypass repeated navigation and move directly to the main content.

Health A–Z Index

A skip link is provided, allowing users to bypass repeated navigation and move directly to the main content.

Amputation Information Page

A skip link is provided, allowing users to bypass repeated navigation and move directly to the main content.

2.4.2: Page Titled

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

Each page includes a clear, descriptive title that accurately reflects its content.

Home Page

The page has a clear and descriptive title that reflects its content.

Health A–Z Index

The page has a clear and descriptive title reflecting its content.

Amputation Information Page

The page has a clear and descriptive title that reflects its content.

2.4.3: Focus Order

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

Keyboard focus follows a logical and predictable sequence across all evaluated pages.

Home Page

Keyboard focus moves through the page in a logical and predictable order.

Health A–Z Index

Keyboard focus moves through the page in a logical and predictable order.

Amputation Information Page

Keyboard focus moves through the page in a logical and predictable order.

2.4.4: Link Purpose (In Context)

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

Links consistently communicate their purpose through visible text or surrounding context across the sample.

Home Page

Links clearly communicate their purpose through visible text and surrounding context.

Health A–Z Index

Links clearly communicate their purpose through visible text and surrounding context.

Amputation Information Page

Links clearly communicate their purpose using visible text and surrounding context.

2.4.5: Multiple Ways

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

The evaluated pages do not provide multiple navigation methods beyond the primary site structure.

Home Page

The page does not provide multiple methods for locating content beyond the primary navigation.

Health A–Z Index

The page does not provide multiple navigation methods beyond the primary interface structure.

Amputation Information Page

The page does not provide multiple navigation methods beyond the primary structure.

2.4.6: Headings and Labels

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

Headings and labels are descriptive and support efficient scanning and navigation across all pages.

Home Page

Headings and labels are descriptive and support efficient content scanning.

Health A–Z Index

Headings and labels are descriptive and support efficient scanning of the health A–Z content.

Amputation Information Page

Headings and labels are descriptive and support efficient scanning of long-form content.

2.4.7: Focus Visible

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

Keyboard focus is clearly visible on all interactive elements across the evaluated sample.

Home Page

Keyboard focus is clearly visible on all interactive elements.

Health A–Z Index

Keyboard focus is clearly visible on all interactive elements.

Amputation Information Page

Keyboard focus is clearly visible on all interactive elements.

2.4.11: Focus Not Obscured (Minimum)

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

Focus indicators remain visible and are not obscured by fixed or overlapping content.

Home Page

Focus indicators are not obscured by overlapping or fixed content.

Health A–Z Index

Focus indicators are not hidden or obscured by other content.

Amputation Information Page

Focus indicators are not hidden or obscured by other content.

2.5 Input Modalities

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
2.5.1: Pointer Gestures	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No complex or multi-pointer gestures are required to operate any evaluated page. Home Page No complex pointer gestures are required to operate the page. Health A–Z Index No complex pointer gestures are required to operate the page. Amputation Information Page No complex pointer gestures are required to operate the page.
2.5.2: Pointer Cancellation	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No irreversible pointer actions or press-and-hold interactions were identified. Home Page No press-and-hold or irreversible pointer actions are present. Health A–Z Index No press-and-hold or irreversible pointer actions are present. Amputation Information Page No press-and-hold or irreversible pointer actions are present.
2.5.3: Label in Name	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: Visible labels for controls match their programmatic names across the sample. Home Page Visible labels for controls match their programmatic names. Health A–Z Index Visible labels for controls match their programmatic names. Amputation Information Page Visible labels for controls match their programmatic names.
2.5.4: Motion Actuation	Entire sample Result: Not checked
2.5.7: Dragging Movements	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No drag-and-drop interactions are required on the evaluated pages. Home Page No drag-and-drop interactions are required. Health A–Z Index No drag-and-drop interactions are required. Amputation Information Page No drag-and-drop interactions are required.
2.5.8: Target Size (Minimum)	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No small or precision-dependent pointer targets were identified across the evaluated pages. Home Page No small or precision-dependent pointer targets were identified on this page. Health A–Z Index No small or precision-dependent pointer targets were identified on this page. Amputation Information Page No small or precision-dependent pointer targets were identified on this page.

Success Criterion

Result

Observations

2.5.1: Pointer Gestures

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No complex or multi-pointer gestures are required to operate any evaluated page.

Home Page

No complex pointer gestures are required to operate the page.

Health A–Z Index

No complex pointer gestures are required to operate the page.

Amputation Information Page

No complex pointer gestures are required to operate the page.

2.5.2: Pointer Cancellation

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No irreversible pointer actions or press-and-hold interactions were identified.

Home Page

No press-and-hold or irreversible pointer actions are present.

Health A–Z Index

No press-and-hold or irreversible pointer actions are present.

Amputation Information Page

No press-and-hold or irreversible pointer actions are present.

2.5.3: Label in Name

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

Visible labels for controls match their programmatic names across the sample.

Home Page

Visible labels for controls match their programmatic names.

Health A–Z Index

Visible labels for controls match their programmatic names.

Amputation Information Page

Visible labels for controls match their programmatic names.

2.5.4: Motion Actuation

Entire sample

Result: Not checked

2.5.7: Dragging Movements

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No drag-and-drop interactions are required on the evaluated pages.

Home Page

No drag-and-drop interactions are required.

Health A–Z Index

No drag-and-drop interactions are required.

Amputation Information Page

No drag-and-drop interactions are required.

2.5.8: Target Size (Minimum)

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No small or precision-dependent pointer targets were identified across the evaluated pages.

Home Page

No small or precision-dependent pointer targets were identified on this page.

Health A–Z Index

No small or precision-dependent pointer targets were identified on this page.

Amputation Information Page

No small or precision-dependent pointer targets were identified on this page.

3 Understandable

3.1 Readable

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
3.1.1: Language of Page	Entire sample Result: Not checked
3.1.2: Language of Parts	Entire sample Result: Not checked

Success Criterion

Result

Observations

3.1.1: Language of Page

Entire sample

Result: Not checked

3.1.2: Language of Parts

Entire sample

Result: Not checked

3.2 Predictable

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
3.2.1: On Focus	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: Elements do not trigger unexpected changes in context when they receive keyboard focus. Home Page Elements do not trigger unexpected changes when they receive focus. Health A–Z Index Elements do not trigger unexpected changes when they receive focus. Amputation Information Page Elements do not trigger unexpected changes when they receive focus.
3.2.2: On Input	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: User input does not cause unexpected context changes across the sample. Home Page User input does not cause unexpected changes in context. Health A–Z Index User input does not cause unexpected changes in context. Amputation Information Page User input does not cause unexpected changes in context.
3.2.3: Consistent Navigation	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: Navigation mechanisms are presented consistently across all evaluated NHS pages. Home Page Navigation mechanisms are presented consistently across the site. Health A–Z Index Navigation mechanisms are presented consistently across the site. Amputation Information Page Navigation mechanisms are presented consistently across the site.
3.2.4: Consistent Identification	Entire sample Result: Passed Home Page Result: Passed Health A–Z Index Result: Passed Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: Components with the same functionality are identified consistently across the site. Home Page Components with the same functionality are identified consistently. Health A–Z Index Components with the same functionality are identified consistently. Amputation Information Page Components with the same functionality are identified consistently.
3.2.6: Consistent Help	Entire sample Result: Cannot tell Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Passed	Entire sample Observations: Help mechanisms are provided on some evaluated pages but are not present across the entire sample. As a result, consistency of help placement cannot be evaluated at the sample level. Home Page No contextual or task-based help mechanisms are provided on this page. Health A–Z Index No contextual or task-based help mechanisms are provided on this page. Amputation Information Page Help and support links are presented consistently where provided.

Success Criterion

Result

Observations

3.2.1: On Focus

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

Elements do not trigger unexpected changes in context when they receive keyboard focus.

Home Page

Elements do not trigger unexpected changes when they receive focus.

Health A–Z Index

Elements do not trigger unexpected changes when they receive focus.

Amputation Information Page

Elements do not trigger unexpected changes when they receive focus.

3.2.2: On Input

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

User input does not cause unexpected context changes across the sample.

Home Page

User input does not cause unexpected changes in context.

Health A–Z Index

User input does not cause unexpected changes in context.

Amputation Information Page

User input does not cause unexpected changes in context.

3.2.3: Consistent Navigation

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

Navigation mechanisms are presented consistently across all evaluated NHS pages.

Home Page

Navigation mechanisms are presented consistently across the site.

Health A–Z Index

Navigation mechanisms are presented consistently across the site.

Amputation Information Page

Navigation mechanisms are presented consistently across the site.

3.2.4: Consistent Identification

Entire sample

Result: Passed

Home Page

Result: Passed

Health A–Z Index

Result: Passed

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

Components with the same functionality are identified consistently across the site.

Home Page

Components with the same functionality are identified consistently.

Health A–Z Index

Components with the same functionality are identified consistently.

Amputation Information Page

Components with the same functionality are identified consistently.

3.2.6: Consistent Help

Entire sample

Result: Cannot tell

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Passed

Entire sample

Observations:

Help mechanisms are provided on some evaluated pages but are not present across the entire sample. As a result, consistency of help placement cannot be evaluated at the sample level.

Home Page

No contextual or task-based help mechanisms are provided on this page.

Health A–Z Index

No contextual or task-based help mechanisms are provided on this page.

Amputation Information Page

Help and support links are presented consistently where provided.

3.3 Input Assistance

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
3.3.1: Error Identification	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No error-producing user inputs were encountered across the evaluated pages. Home Page No error-producing user inputs are present. Health A–Z Index No error-producing user inputs are present. Amputation Information Page No error-producing user inputs are present on this page.
3.3.2: Labels or Instructions	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: The evaluated pages do not require user input that necessitates labels or instructions. Home Page The page does not require user input that necessitates instructions. Health A–Z Index The page does not require user input that necessitates instructions. Amputation Information Page The page does not require user input that necessitates instructions.
3.3.3: Error Suggestion	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No error recovery scenarios were present that required error suggestions. Home Page No error recovery scenarios are present. Health A–Z Index No error recovery scenarios are present. Amputation Information Page No error recovery scenarios are present.
3.3.4: Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No legal, financial, or data-submission interactions occur on the evaluated pages. Home Page No legal, financial, or data-submission actions occur. Health A–Z Index No legal, financial, or data-submission actions occur. Amputation Information Page No legal, financial, or data-submission actions occur.
3.3.7: Redundant Entry	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No data entry is required that would result in repeated input across pages. Home Page No data entry is required that could result in repeated input. Health A–Z Index No data entry is required that could result in repeated input. Amputation Information Page No data entry is required that could result in repeated input.
3.3.8: Accessible Authentication (Minimum)	Entire sample Result: Not present Home Page Result: Not present Health A–Z Index Result: Not present Amputation Information Page Result: Not present	Entire sample Observations: No authentication mechanisms are present on the evaluated pages. Home Page No authentication mechanisms are present. Health A–Z Index No authentication mechanisms are present. Amputation Information Page No authentication mechanisms are present.

Success Criterion

Result

Observations

3.3.1: Error Identification

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No error-producing user inputs were encountered across the evaluated pages.

Home Page

No error-producing user inputs are present.

Health A–Z Index

No error-producing user inputs are present.

Amputation Information Page

No error-producing user inputs are present on this page.

3.3.2: Labels or Instructions

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

The evaluated pages do not require user input that necessitates labels or instructions.

Home Page

The page does not require user input that necessitates instructions.

Health A–Z Index

The page does not require user input that necessitates instructions.

Amputation Information Page

The page does not require user input that necessitates instructions.

3.3.3: Error Suggestion

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No error recovery scenarios were present that required error suggestions.

Home Page

No error recovery scenarios are present.

Health A–Z Index

No error recovery scenarios are present.

Amputation Information Page

No error recovery scenarios are present.

3.3.4: Error Prevention (Legal, Financial, Data)

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No legal, financial, or data-submission interactions occur on the evaluated pages.

Home Page

No legal, financial, or data-submission actions occur.

Health A–Z Index

No legal, financial, or data-submission actions occur.

Amputation Information Page

No legal, financial, or data-submission actions occur.

3.3.7: Redundant Entry

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No data entry is required that would result in repeated input across pages.

Home Page

No data entry is required that could result in repeated input.

Health A–Z Index

No data entry is required that could result in repeated input.

Amputation Information Page

No data entry is required that could result in repeated input.

3.3.8: Accessible Authentication (Minimum)

Entire sample

Result: Not present

Home Page

Result: Not present

Health A–Z Index

Result: Not present

Amputation Information Page

Result: Not present

Entire sample

Observations:

No authentication mechanisms are present on the evaluated pages.

Home Page

No authentication mechanisms are present.

Health A–Z Index

No authentication mechanisms are present.

Amputation Information Page

No authentication mechanisms are present.

4 Robust

4.1 Compatible

Success Criterion	Result	Observations
4.1.2: Name, Role, Value	Entire sample Result: Not checked
4.1.3: Status Messages	Entire sample Result: Not checked

Success Criterion

Result

Observations

4.1.2: Name, Role, Value

Entire sample

Result: Not checked

4.1.3: Status Messages

Entire sample

Result: Not checked

Sample of Audited Web Pages

Home Page - https://www.nhs.uk/
Health A–Z Index - https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/
Amputation Information Page - https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/amputation/

Web Technology

HTML,CSS,WAI-ARIA,JavaScript

Recording of Evaluation Specifics

The evaluation focused on WCAG 2.2 Level A and AA Success Criteria relevant to motor accessibility, including keyboard access, focus management, bypass mechanisms, target size, and interaction predictability. Automated testing was used to identify potential issues and confirm baseline conformance, while manual evaluation was used to validate keyboard operability and real-world interaction effort. Success Criteria that were not applicable due to the absence of relevant functionality were recorded as “Not present” in accordance with WCAG-EM guidance.