Access keys

Access keys

The access key system allows you to quickly navigate to certain areas of the sites by using the keyboard rather than the mouse. To use an access key hold down the "Alt" key (usully to the left of the space bar) and press the access key given. Now press "Enter" and you should be directed to the relevant page.

The following access keys have been assigned as per the recommended UK Government access keys standard:

• S - Skip navigation (for text browsers or screen readers)
• 1 - Home page
• 3 - Site map
• 4 - Search
• 5 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• 6 - Help
• 8 - Terms and conditions
• 9 - Feedback form
• 0 - Access key details

In addition, the following access keys are assigned to the main sections of the site:

• About us : A
• How we regulate : R
• Safety information : I
• Committees : C
• Conferences & Learning Centre : L
• Online services : O
• Publications : P
• News Centre : N
• Your views : V

Other keyboard shortcuts

Tab key

Pressing the "Tab" key on your keyboard (usually immediately above "Caps Lock" on the left hand side) will usually cycle through the links available on the page. Once the correct link is selected, press "Enter" to follow the link.

Managing browser windows

Links to other websites and links to attached files on our site (PDFs, Word files etc.) will open in a new browser window. The standard Windows keyboard shortcuts apply: to cycle between open windows hold down "Alt" and press "Tab". To close the currently selected window hold down "Alt" and press "F4".