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If you use Jaws or Supernova screen readers, we apologise for any problems you may experience. You may wish to claim in another way.

Operating systems and browsers

The service does not work properly with Macs or other Unix-based systems even though you may be able to input information.

You are likely to have problems if you use Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9 and 10, Windows Vista or a smartphone. Clearing temporary internet files may help but you may wish to claim in another way.

There is also a high risk that if you use browsers not listed below, including Chrome, Safari or Firefox, the service will not display all the questions you need to answer. This is likely to prevent you from successfully completing or submitting the form. You may wish to claim in another way.

What the service was designed to work with

The service was designed to work with the following operating systems and browsers. Many of these are no longer available.

Microsoft Windows 98:

Microsoft Windows ME

Microsoft Windows 2000

Microsoft Windows XP

To print a copy of your transaction

Get Adobe Reader software. This links to an external site.To print a copy of your transaction you will need to use Adobe Reader 6 or higher – available free of charge. If you use screen reader software or an audio‑enabled web browser, Adobe provides a free online tool that converts PDF documents to text.

Cookies

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