Website accessibility
We want Wellcome to be accessible for everyone, and this includes our website.
We want Wellcome to be accessible for everyone, and that includes our website.
We’re committed to making sure everyone can access and use our website easily, whatever their device.
We aim to meet level AA of the World Wide Web Consortium (WC3) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, where possible. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities.
Change the way the website looks
If you’re having trouble reading this website, you can change how it looks. Most web browser settings allow you to alter the text size, colour and layout. The settings may differ slightly depending on the browser you’re using.
AbilityNet has guidance on how to:
Make your device easier to use
AbilityNet also has guidance on:
- accessibility features designed to make your keyboard, mouse and mobile device easier to use
- how to make your computer easier to use if you have a hearing impairment.
Download information
Some of the information on our website is in Portable Document Format (PDF). You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read PDF files. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free.
We’re always working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website. If you’ve had any problems using the site, we’d like to hear about them.
Send your comments to webmaster@wellcome.org or call +44 (0)20 7611 8888.
If you have a disability or a chronic health condition, we can support you with your application for Wellcome funding and jobs.
If you’re a Wellcome grantholder, we offer different types of support during your grant.