Services and information
DO: The homepage of GOV.UK is completely keyboard-friendly. Without ever using a mouse, users can tab through all menus, links, and forms. You never lose your position because a visible highlight moves with your cursor. Anyone who prefers keyboard navigation for speed will also benefit from this, especially those with motor impairments who rely on keyboards.
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DO: The accessibility of this "Is this page useful?" question with a "Report a problem" link is good. If something on the page doesn't work for users, it provides them with an easy way to provide feedback. This enables users with disabilities to report problems they discover so that the website can be improved and made more user-friendly. It shows the website values each and every user.
Child Trust Funds Check if you have a Child Trust Fund.
DO: This is an excellent illustration of a descriptive link with clear supporting text. An explanation in simple terms follows the link "Child Trust Funds": "Verify whether you have a Child Trust Fund." This makes it clear to all users including those with cognitive impairments or those who are not familiar with government terminology.
Search
DO: Everyone can easily use this search bar. Its "Search" label makes it obvious what it does. A highlight appears around it when you click or tab into it. This makes it easier for those who are unable to use a mouse to navigate the page.
Benefits
DON'T: The term "Benefits" by itself is too ambiguous. Screen reader users who navigate by clicking between links may only hear "Benefits" without the context below, even though it has descriptive text underneath ("Includes eligibility, appeals, tax credits and Universal Credit"). More information should be included in the link itself, such as "Benefits: eligibility, appeals and tax credits."
Sign in to your childcare account
DO: This link makes use of concise, informative text that explains to users exactly what will happen when they click on it. The phrase "Sign in to your childcare account," which incorporates the context (childcare account) and the action (sign in), is used in place of ambiguous phrases like "Click here" or "Sign in." This facilitates jumping between links navigation for screen reader users.