The Safe Places Project

The Safe Places project across Kirklees aims to provide a safe environment for people with learning disabilities who may require some additional support when out and about in the community. They are ‘havens’ for people to turn to in busy public places if they need help or reassurance. Safe Places are all buildings that are open to the public such as shops, leisure centres or public buildings.

The aim of the Safe Places project is to establish Safe Places across Kirklees that provide a safe environment for people who may require some additional support when out and about in the community.

Safe Places are there to be used when people may feel in need of a little extra help or support for various reasons; for example, during times of anxiety, fear or distress. Safe Places are all buildings that are open to the public such as shops, leisure centres or public buildings. They are ‘havens’ for people to turn to in busy public places.

The Safe Places scheme aims to give people with learning disabilities more confidence to travel independently around Kirklees. We also hope that carers in turn will feel more confident when their loved ones go out knowing that there is help nearby.

To join the scheme you can apply to receive a Safe Place card. There is space to write up to 3 numbers on the back of the card. This means the Safe Place can use this information to contact help. A Safe Place can also provide reassurance, a bit of time out from what has happened or directions.

For more information please contact Samantha at Mencap in Kirklees on 01484 340811 or email [email protected]