Accessibility (TV, radio and on demand)

This page sets out the extent to which broadcast television channels carried subtitles, audio description and/or signing (collectively, “access services”) between January and June 2025.

This report sets out the extent to which broadcast television channels and on-demand programme services (ODPS) carried subtitles, audio description and/or signing (collectively, “access services”) between January and December 2024.

Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) providers, also known as TV guide providers, report annually on steps they have taken and plan to take to facilitate their use by disabled people.

This section covers research into usability of devices and services, and accessibility, particularly in relation to older people and those with disabilities.

This report sets out the extent to which broadcast television channels carried subtitles, audio description and/or signing (collectively, “access services”) between January and June 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

The extent to which broadcast television channels and on-demand programme services (ODPS) carried access services in 2023.

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.

The extent to which broadcast television channels and on-demand programme services (ODPS) carried access services in 2023.

The extent to which broadcast television channels and on-demand programme services (ODPS) carried access services in 2022.