Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: September 2026 | Next Review: September 2027

Website: asclepieiahypnotherapy.co.uk

Practice: Asclepieia Hypnotherapy & Wellness Ltd

1. Our Commitment to Accessibility

At Asclepieia Hypnotherapy & Wellness Ltd, we are committed to ensuring that our website and digital services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, neurodivergence, or technology.

As a health and wellbeing practice operating within a neuroinclusive framework, we strive to make our online presence clear, easy to navigate, and usable for all visitors, including those relying on assistive technologies or adjusting visual and auditory parameters.

2. Accessibility Standards & Conformance Status

We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards. These guidelines outline how to make web content more accessible for people with sensory, cognitive, physical, and developmental differences.

Key Accessibility Features Built Into Our Site

• Clear Visual Hierarchy & Contrast: We maintain high-contrast text and clean background pairings to aid readability for individuals with low vision, color vision deficiencies, or visual fatigue.

• Responsive Layouts: Content automatically adjusts to fit different screen sizes and orientations, from mobile devices to desktop monitors, supporting up to 200% text zoom without breaking visual page layouts.

• Keyboard & Screen Reader Navigability: Structural elements, semantic HTML headings (H1, H2, H3), and descriptive link text are used across the site to allow logical navigation via keyboards and screen reading software.

• Descriptive Text Alternatives: We aim to provide clear alternative text (alt tags) for meaningful images and visual media to support visually impaired visitors using screen readers.

• Readable Typography: We prioritize clear, legible typefaces and generous line-spacing to support visitors with dyslexia, visual processing differences, or cognitive fatigue.

• No Sudden Visual Distractions: Our website avoids unexpected audio playback, flashing graphics, or rapid animation cycles that could trigger sensory overload or distress.

3. Known Limitations & Ongoing Improvements

While we work continuously to ensure all areas of asclepieiahypnotherapy.co.uk meet accessibility standards, we recognize that some legacy or third-party elements may still present challenges:

• Third-Party Integrations: External tools such as embedded maps or third-party booking widgets may occasionally inherit styling or navigation barriers outside our direct control.

• Document Formats: While we aim to present all core information directly as HTML web pages, some supplementary documents may be provided in PDF format. We are working to ensure any provided PDFs are fully structured for screen readers.

We regularly audit our web pages and content updates to identify and resolve accessibility barriers.

4. Alternative Formats & Contact Information

If you encounter accessibility barriers on our website, or if you require any of our policies, service details, or client intake forms in an alternative format (such as large print, plain text, or audio explanation), please get in touch.

We are pleased to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can access our services comfortably.

Contact Details for Accessibility Support

• Contact Person: Christopher Hardy (Clinical Director)
  Email: hello@asclepieiahypnotherapy.co.uk

• Clinic Address: Asclepieia Hypnotherapy & Wellness Ltd, The Divergent Space, 6 Victoria St, Skipton, BD23 1JE

We aim to respond to all accessibility queries and requests within 3 working days.

5. Formal Enforcement & Feedback

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our digital presence. If you notice an issue not listed on this page or feel we have not met your accessibility requirements, please contact us so we can investigate and correct the issue promptly.