Accessibility
Support information should be easy to use
Senior Support Finder is built for older people, carers and families who may need clear information quickly. Accessibility is central to that purpose, not an afterthought.
Readable Text
We aim for clear language, strong contrast and comfortable spacing.
Keyboard Friendly
Links, buttons and forms should be reachable without a mouse.
Easy to Scan
Pages use headings, cards and sections to reduce overwhelm.
Our Accessibility Intention
We want visitors to be able to find support without struggling through tiny text, confusing layouts or unclear next steps. The site should feel calm, legible and practical.
What We Aim To Support
We aim to make the site usable for people with low vision, people using screen readers, people using keyboard navigation, older visitors who prefer larger and clearer layouts, and carers who may be searching under time pressure.
Design Choices
We use large headings, readable body text, clear buttons, strong color contrast, generous spacing and descriptive link text where possible. Pages are structured with headings so visitors can scan and move through information more easily.
Keyboard and Focus
Interactive elements such as links, buttons, search fields and filters should be usable with a keyboard. Focus outlines are included so visitors can see where they are on the page.
Images and Icons
Important images should include meaningful alternative text where they communicate content. Decorative images and icons are treated in a way that avoids unnecessary screen reader noise where possible.
Plain English
We try to explain support topics clearly and avoid unnecessary jargon. Where a topic is complex, the goal is to help people choose the right official source rather than pretend every answer is simple.
Known Limitations
Some external council, GOV.UK, NHS or charity websites may have their own accessibility limitations. When you follow an external link, that website is responsible for its own accessibility.
Improving Over Time
Accessibility is not a one-time task. As the site grows, we aim to keep improving readability, navigation, mobile layouts and support for assistive technology.
Tell Us If Something Is Hard To Use
If a page is confusing, difficult to read or hard to navigate, that matters. Feedback helps us make the site more useful for the people it is meant to serve.
Last updated: 2026