Oldham Accessibility Statement 2026

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care has published an accessibility statement for its website www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk, revealing that while the site offers several accessibility features, significant barriers remain for residents with disabilities trying to access health information and services.

The website includes Recite Me software with built-in screen reader, translator, and contrast adjustment tools, and allows users to zoom in up to 300% and navigate using keyboard or speech recognition. However, many PDF documents containing vital health information are not fully compatible with screen readers, and online forms remain difficult to complete using only a keyboard.

Residents attempting to use the site's map features to locate local health services will find magnification limited, and those relying on British Sign Language interpretation currently have no access to this content. The organization has committed to fixing all PDF accessibility issues by March 31, 2026, and is developing BSL content for future implementation.

For residents with disabilities in Oldham and across Greater Manchester, these accessibility gaps mean that accessing essential health information and services online remains unnecessarily challenging. The NHS trust has provided contact details for residents needing alternative formats and welcomes feedback on accessibility problems, though the seven-day response time may cause delays for those needing urgent health information.