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Code on television access services
Published: 27 September 2011
Last updated: 15 July 2024
TV access services are additional facilities supplied by broadcasters that are designed to allow hearing and visually impaired consumers to gain access to TV content. The three access services are subtitling, audio description and signing
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Accessibility Report 2024
Published: 20 May 2024
‘EPG’ stands for Electronic Programme Guide, sometimes referred to as a ‘TV guide’. It's an onscreen menu that tells users what TV programmes are available on their television and allows them to navigate to different channels and programmes.
Television and on-demand programme services: Access services report – January to December 2023
Published: 17 May 2024
The extent to which broadcast television channels and on-demand programme services (ODPS) carried access services in 2023.
Ensuring the quality of TV and on-demand access services
Published: 15 April 2024
Ofcom is today announcing changes to our Access Services Code and associated best practice guidelines, to improve the accessibility of TV and on-demand programmes for audiences.
Usability and accessibility research
Published: 23 October 2023
Last updated: 23 October 2023
This section covers research into usability of devices and services, and accessibility, particularly in relation to older people and those with disabilities.
Television access services report - first six months of 2023
Published: 23 October 2023
Last updated: 23 October 2023
The extent to which broadcast television channels and on-demand programme services (ODPS) carried access services in 2023.
Television and on-demand programme services: Access services report for the first six months of 2022
Published: 20 October 2022
Last updated: 20 October 2023
The extent to which broadcast television channels and on-demand programme services (ODPS) carried access services in 2022.
Making sure TV and on-demand services remain accessible to all
Published: 13 July 2023
Last updated: 13 July 2023
Ofcom is today consulting on proposed changes to our Access Services Code and associated best practice guidelines.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Accessibility Report 2023
Published: 13 July 2023
Last updated: 13 July 2023
An annual report on improvements for people with visual impairments.
Statement: Ensuring the quality of TV and on-demand access services
Published: 13 July 2023
We are proposing some changes to our TV access services code and our best practice guidelines.