The Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service published a 2026 guide detailing how users can translate their website content. The service states that browser tools do not provide perfect translations but offer context understanding. Google Chrome users can right-click pages to select a target language for immediate translation. Safari users must access the View menu in the top bar to activate the translation feature. Microsoft Edge displays a translation drop-down in the address bar after a right-click action. Firefox automatically detects foreign languages or allows manual selection via the three-line menu icon. The guide directs users to external support pages from Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Mozilla for further details.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service confirmed its website manchesterfire.gov.uk is only partially compliant with the 2018 Public Sector Accessibility Regulations. A test by Shaw Trust Accessibility Services on 29 October 2024 identified failures in image text alternatives, heading structures, and link descriptions. The report noted that some online forms lack autocomplete attributes and certain documents use font sizes smaller than 12pt. Video content issues include missing subtitles on older clips and unreviewed automatic captions on newer uploads. Navigation problems prevent keyboard users from accessing some pages in a logical order. The statement was last updated on 9 September 2025 following retesting by the GMCA Web Team in April 2025. Residents can report specific barriers via email or by calling 0161 778 7000.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) states its website tfgm.com is partially compliant with WCAG 2.2 AA standards as of February 2026. An audit by Zoonou in April 2025 identified failures including non-responsive live chat tools when zoomed to 400%. Specific non-compliances involve missing text descriptions for complex images and some videos lacking audio descriptions. Certain PDF documents remain inaccessible due to missing text alternatives and document structure. TfGM commits to responding to accessibility support requests within five days. The statement notes exemptions for maps and third-party content not developed by the organization. This regulatory update affects digital service access for residents across Greater Manchester including Oldham.