Web page design

18 Web page design

Introduction to web page design

With the growth of the internet, more and more departments are creating their own websites. This section discusses the information required for readers to create and maintain their own departmental website. The final website should be clear to read and accessible to all, it should be able to be quickly downloaded and easy to navigate round. Remember that the UK’s Disability Rights Commission found that if a site is easily accessible to a disabled user then it will be a third quicker for an able-bodied person to complete tasks on the site

Preparation

Who is the website for?	• Staff • The public • Patients • Healthcare professionals • Other organisations
Why is it being produced?	• To give information • To raise the profile of the department • To answer questions from interested parties
When will it be maintained?	• Daily • Weekly • Monthly
What will be included?	• Contact details • Departmental information (location, etc.) • Appointment booking/cancellation • Radiation regulations • Referral procedures • Information about specific procedures • Who’s who in the department • Comments/complaints procedure • Clinical Governance issues • Academic research • Links to other websites
Illustrations?	• Size • Download time • Confidentiality
Accessibility?	Accessible for the: