Why Accessibility and Compliance Matter

Healthcare websites must be accessible to all patients and compliant with UK privacy and advertising rules. This reduces exclusion, builds trust and lowers regulatory risk.

What’s Included and How It Works

Design Services

Accessibility Standards

WCAG 2.2 aligned approach including colour contrast, screen reader support, keyboard navigation, alt text and plain English.

Design Services

Compliance Checks

Reviewed against UK GDPR, ASA and CAP standards and professional guidance.

Design Services

Content Support

Patient-friendly, evidence-based copy that avoids misleading claims.

Our Process

1

Audit

Review your current website for compliance and accessibility gaps.

2

Plan

Provide clear recommendations and a roadmap for improvements.

3

Implementation

Apply accessibility updates, compliance fixes, and content adjustments.

4

Testing

Verify accessibility with assistive tools and compliance with UK standards.

5

Ongoing Monitoring

Optional maintenance and updates to keep your site safe and inclusive.

Benefits You Can Expect

Inclusive patient access

All patients can navigate and use your site confidently, regardless of age or ability.

Reduced risk

Your site is aligned with UK healthcare standards, reducing the chance of costly breaches.

Improved visibility

Accessible, structured websites rank better in Google and are more likely to appear in AI-generated summaries.

Stronger trust

Professional, inclusive websites demonstrate respect for all patients and build lasting credibility.

Future proofing

By embedding accessibility and compliance now, you avoid expensive rebuilds later as expectations and standards increase.

It can be used by all patients, including people with disabilities, older users and those using assistive technology.

UK GDPR for data privacy, ASA and CAP for advertising, plus guidance from GMC and CQC.

We audit content, forms, security and technical setup, then provide a clear plan.

Often no. Targeted updates can achieve compliance.

 Yes. Structured, well-labelled content and schema improve discoverability.

 Yes. Available within our maintenance plans.

Keep Your Website Inclusive and Compliant

Every patient deserves equal access to your services, and every clinic deserves peace of mind that their website is safe, professional, and compliant. With Total Medical Design, you get accessibility and compliance built in, not added as an afterthought.