This accessibility statement applies to the GAP-DC website which is planned to be replaced with a more modern and accessible platform in 2026.
This website is run by the Animal and Plant Health Agency authority.
We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
* use browser settings or plugins to change colours, contrast levels and fonts
* navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
* navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
* listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand.
Ability Net has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
GAP-DC Interim Accessibility statement
How accessible this website is
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible due to limitations of the legacy platform, known issues include:
* The website will not work without Javascript
* The website does not respect ‘Prefers reduced motion’
* The website does not respect ‘Prefers colour scheme’
* Keyboard focus is not visible without Javascript, meaning that sighted keyboard users may have difficulties navigating the site.
* The website does not reflow to fit narrow or highly zoomed viewports.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like large print, easy read, audio recording or braille please contact:
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* Email: gapdc2@apha.gov.uk
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We’ll consider your request and get back to you in 10 working days.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We're always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we're not meeting accessibility requirements, please contact us using the contact information above, giving details of the issue and any assistive technology you are using.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, [contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS)](https://www.equalityadvisoryservice.com/).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
​The Animal and Plant Health Authority is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances are listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
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Keyboard focus is not visible without JavaScript; this means sighted keyboard users will have difficulty navigating the site. This fails WCAG 2.4.7 Focus Visible - Level AA 2.4.7
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The site does not reflow to fit into narrow or highly zoomed viewports. This will make it very hard for low vision users or people with smaller screens to access the site. This fails WCAG 1.4.10 Reflow Level AA 1.4.
What we’re doing to improve accessibility
APHA is reviewing options to rebuild or migrate this website onto a modern platform that supports full accessibility standards. While this work is ongoing, we will continue to fix issues where feasible.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 12/01/2026
It was last reviewed on 13/01/2026
This website was last tested on 20/08/2025
The test was carried out internally by Defra.
The Defra Accessibility team used a combination of automated testing tools, lived experience with assistive technology, and manual testing to undertake common journeys.