Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board Website
"People cannot use what they cannot find, so redesigning the website to be accessible and intuitive for all users was a key priority."
The Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board website is the city's central resource for protecting adults with care and support needs from abuse, neglect, and self-neglect. It supports a wide range of users, including:
- Adults with care and support needs, such as those with age-related frailty, disabilities, mental health needs, or long-term conditions.
- Family carers, concerned neighbours, and members of the public who want to report concerns.
- Professionals such as social workers, nurses, GPs, housing officers, and care providers, who rely on the site for policies, procedures, and resources.
The site serves two distinct audiences:
- Members of the public, who need accessible, easy-to-understand information about safeguarding and what they can do.
- Professionals, who require detailed procedural guidance and practice resources.
To meet these needs, the new site has been redesigned to:
- Improve accessibility and ease of navigation for all users.
- Provide clear, simple information for the public.
- Offer professionals detailed guidance in user-friendly formats, transitioning large PDF documents into accessible webpages where possible.
Make it easier to find and access key resources, ensuring safeguarding guidance is effectively used.