Accessibility Statement

Last updated: 26 January 2026
 
The Cheshire Pension Fund is committed to making its website accessible and inclusive for everyone who uses it, including scheme members, employers, pensioners, and their representatives.
 
This accessibility statement applies to the Cheshire Pension Fund website at https://www.cheshirepensionfund.org
 
Our commitment to accessibility
 
We aim to ensure that everyone can access the information and services they need. We recognise that the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) serves a wide and diverse audience, including people who may rely on assistive technologies or alternative formats to access pension information. Accessibility is therefore a key consideration in the design, content, and ongoing management of the website.
 
Accessibility standards
 
We aim for this website to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, which are the internationally recognised standards for web accessibility.
 
We regularly review the website to identify and address accessibility issues and to ensure it continues to meet user needs.
 
Optimising your experience
 
Where possible, we try to allow you to tailor how you experience the website. You can customise how you view and use the website through your browser or device settings, including:

• Adjusting text size and zoom levels

• Using screen readers or speech recognition software

• Navigating the website using a keyboard

 
The website is designed to work with commonly used assistive technologies.
 
Documents and downloadable content
 
Some information is provided in downloadable documents, including guidance notes, forms, and reports.
 
PDF documents
Many documents are provided in PDF format. Where possible, PDFs are created to be accessible, including the use of tags to support screen readers.
 
In some cases, it may not be possible to make PDFs fully accessible, for example where documents include infographics, complex tables, or scanned images. Where this applies, we will provide the information in an alternative, accessible format on request.
 
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents
Some documents on this website are provided in Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint format. You do not need to purchase Microsoft software to view these files.
 
Documents can be opened free of charge using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint online by visiting www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365. You may be asked to sign in using a free Microsoft account to upload and view files in your web browser. Free mobile apps are also available for most devices.
 
If you experience any difficulty accessing documents, please contact us and we will provide the information in an alternative, accessible format where possible.
 
Known limitations
 
While we aim to make all content accessible, some older documents or third-party content may not fully meet accessibility standards. We are actively working to improve these areas as part of ongoing content reviews.
 
Feedback and alternative formats
 
If you experience any difficulty accessing information on this website, or if you require pension information in an alternative format (for example large print, accessible PDF, or plain text), please contact us.
 
When contacting us, it would be helpful to include:

• The page or document you were trying to access

• The issue you encountered

• The format you require

 
We will do our best to respond promptly and provide a suitable alternative where possible.