Accessibility Statement

This accessibility statement applies to the Metadata Management System used by the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration (UK LLC).

Commitment To Accessibility

We are committed to making this service accessible and usable for as many people as possible. This includes supporting keyboard-only navigation, screen readers, zoom up to 200%, and clear, consistent page structure.

Compliance Status

We aim for this service to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards and the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

Some parts of the service may not yet be fully accessible. We are actively reviewing and improving these areas.

Known Limitations

• Some dynamic data tables may be difficult to use with assistive technologies.
• Some form fields and controls may require clearer labels or instructions.
• Some downloadable content may not yet be fully accessible.

Feedback And Contact

If you find an accessibility issue, need information in an alternative format, or need support using this service, please contact the UK LLC team using the contact details on the UK LLC website.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility request, you can contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical Information

The service is built using standard web technologies including HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and is designed to work with modern browsers and assistive technologies.

Preparation Of This Statement

This statement was prepared on 12 March 2026 and should be reviewed at least annually or when substantial changes are made to the service.