At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to ensure that people who have a disability, impairment or sensory loss are able to access information that they understand, and are able to communicate the support they need when using our health and care services.
The Accessible Information Standard improves the experience for our patients, parents, carers and service users. We aim to make all our experiences positive and inclusive.
As part of the Accessible Information Standard, our Trust is also working to meet the following standards:
- Ask people if they have any information or communication needs, and find out how to meet their needs
- Record those needs in a set way on patient records
- Highlight a person’s file, so it is clear that they have information or communication needs, and clearly explain how these should be met
- Share information about a person’s needs with other Trust Teams/Departments, NHS and adult social care providers, when they have consent or permission to do so
- Act to make sure that people get information in an accessible way and communication support if they need it
Who is the accessible information standard for?
The Accessible Information Standard is for people with a disability, impairment or sensory loss, and is particularly useful for people who:
- Are blind
- Are deaf or have hearing loss
- Are deafblind
- Have a learning disability
- People with (for example): Aphasia – this is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write
- A mental health condition that affects communication
- Many more!
The Accessible information Standard requires our Trust to make sure that people get information in different formats as appropriate for their own personal communication needs.
A – Z of Easy Read Health Resources – Locally and Nationally
| Title | Details | Contact Details |
| A Picture of Health Version 2 | Making health information easier | www.apictureofhealth.southwest.nhs.uk/ |
| Abuse | A – Z Easy Health (+videos) | Abuse. Stop It Now! | Easy Health |
| Alcohol | A – Z Easy Health | Alcohol | Easy Health |
| Alcohol & Smoking | Making Health Information Easier | Smoking and Alcohol | Easy Health |
| Anaesthetic | A – Z Easy Health | Having a General Anaesthetic | Easy Health |
| Anxiety Disorder | Easy read | Anxiety | Easy Health |
| Appointment Cards & Health Cards | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Asthma | A – Z Easy Health | All About Asthma | Easy Health |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | A – Z Easy Health (videos) | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Autism | A – Z Easy Health | Autism | Easy Health |
| Back Pain | A – Z Easy Health | Low Back Pain | Easy Health |
| Behavioural Problems | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Bipolar Affective Disorder | Easy read | Bipolar Disorder | Easy Health |
| Blood Pressure | A – Z Easy Health (+ videos) | Blood Pressure | Easy Health |
| Blood Test | A – Z Easy Health | Blood Test | Easy Health |
| Bones | A – Z Easy Health (+ videos) | Bones | Easy Health |
| Bowel Screening | Making Health Information Easier | Bowel Cancer and Bowel Screening | Easy Health |
| Bowel & Bladder | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Bowel and Bladder Awareness | Easy Health |
| Breast Screening | Making Health Information Easier | Breast Cancer and Breast Screening | Easy Health |
| Breasts | A – Z Easy Health | Taking Care of Your Breasts | Easy Health |
| Breast Aware | Making Health Information Easier | Be Breast Aware | Easy Health |
| Cancer | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Cancer | Easy Health |
| Cervical Screening | A – Z Easy Health | An Easy Guide To Cervical Screening | Easy Health |
| Cervical Screening | Making Health Information Easier | Microsoft Word – Cervical Screening.doc (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Chest and Lungs | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Colonoscopy for those with a learning disability | Making Health Information Easier | Colonoscopy |
| Colds and Flu | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Stay Well This Winter 2020 | Easy Health |
| Catalogue of Resources | A – Z Easy read | Health Facilitation Team www.2gether.nhs.uk |
| Communication | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Complaining | A – Z Easy Health | Complaints | Easy Health |
| Confidentiality | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Consent | A – Z Easy Health | Consent | Easy Health |
| Consent form | Easy read – 2gether Trust | www.2gether.nhs.uk |
| Constipation | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Contraception | A – Z Easy Health | Contraception | Easy Health |
| Contraception | Making Health Information Easier | Contraception | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| CT Scan | Making Health Information Easier | http://www.apictureofhealth.southwest.nhs.uk/ |
| Dementia | Easy read | Health Facilitation Team www.2gether.nhs.uk |
| Dementia | A – Z Easy Health | Dementia | Easy Health |
| Dementia & Parkinson’s Disease | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Parkinson’s Disease | Easy Health |
| Depression | Easy Read | Depression | Easy Health |
| Diabetes | A – Z Easy Health (+Videos) | Diabetes | Easy Health |
| Diet | Making Health Information Easier | Diet | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Doctors | A – Z Easy Health | Doctors | Easy Health |
| Do Not Attempt CPR (DNACPR) | Easy read | DNACPR |
| Downs Syndrome | A – Z Easy Health | Downs Syndrome | Easy Health |
| Dying | Dying | Easy Health | |
| Dyslexia | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Dysphagia | A – Z Easy Health | Dysphagia | Easy Health |
| Ear Problems | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Ears | Making Health Information Easier | Ears | Easy Health |
| Easy Health A – Z | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| EEG | A – Z Easy Health | EEG | Easy Health |
| End of Life | Making Health Information Easier | End of life | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Endoscopy | Making Health Information Easier | Endoscopy | Easy Health |
| Epilepsy | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Epilepsy | Easy Health |
| Exercise | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Exercise | Making Health Information Easier | Exercise | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Eye Problems | A – Z Easy Health | Eyes | Easy Health |
| Eyes | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Eyes | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Falls | A – Z Easy Health | Falls | Easy Health |
| Feelings | Making Health Information Easier | Feelings | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Feeling Upset | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Feet | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Feet | Easy Health |
| Food | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Gall Bladder | A – Z Easy Health | Gall Bladder | Easy Health |
| Germs | Making Health Information Easier | Germs | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Going to the Chemist | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Going to the Dentist | A – Z Easy Health | Dentist | Easy Health |
| Going to the Doctor | A – Z Easy Health | Doctor | Easy Health |
| Going to Hospital | A – Z Easy Health and Making Health Information Easier | Hospital | Easy Health
Going into hospital | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Going to the Nurse | A – Z Easy Health | Nurses | Easy Health |
| Going to the Opticians | A – Z Easy Health | A Visit To The Optician | Easy Health |
| Grief | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Grief | Easy Health |
| Grommets | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Growing Up | Making Health Information Easier | Growing Up | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Having a Mammogram | Making Health Information Easier | BreastcancerandbreastcareAccessible.pdf (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Having a CT Scan | Making Health Information Easier | Having a CT Scan |
| Having and Endoscopy | Making Health Information Easier | Appendix GG – endoscopy powerpoint (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Health Action Plans | Easy Read – folders and discs / online | Health Facilitation Team www.2gether.nhs.uk |
| Health Action Plans | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Health Cards & Appointments | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Health Checks &Assessments | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Healthy Eating | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Healthy Eating | Easy Health |
| Hearing Aids | A – Z Easy Health | Hearing Aids | Easy Health |
| Heart Disease | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Heart Disease | Easy Health |
| Hernia | A – Z Easy Health | What is a Hiatus Hernia? | Easy Health |
| Hospital | A – Z Easy Health | Hospital | Easy Health |
| Hospital Passports | A – Z Easy Health | Hospital Passports | Easy Health |
| Hygiene | A – Z Easy Health | Hygiene | Easy Health |
| Hypertension | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Hyperthyroidism | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Information to help you take your medication | A – Z Easy Health | Medication | Easy Health |
| Information Governance | Easy read – keeping your information safe | www.2gether,nhs.uk |
| Keeping Healthy | Making Health Information Easier | Keeping healthy | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Illnesses | Making Health Information Easier | Illnesses | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Learning Disabilities | A – Z Easy Health(+ Videos) | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Letter Templates | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Job Application Form | Easy read – receptionist | www.2gether.nhs.uk |
| Job Description | Easy read – receptionist | www.2gether.nhs.uk |
| Maternity | A – Z Easy Health | Pregnancy | Easy Health |
| Medication | Making Health Information Easier | Medication | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Medicines | A – Z Easy Health | Medication | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Making a Complaint | A – Z Easy Health | Complaints | Easy Health |
| Menopause | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Menopause | Easy Health |
| Menopause | Making Health Information Easier | Menopause | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Menstruation | Making Health Information Easier | Menstruation | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Mental Capacity | Making Health Information Easier | Mental Capacity | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Mental Health | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Mental Health | Easy Health |
| Mental Health Act | A – Z Easy Health | Your Rights and Responsibilities As An Informal Patient | Easy Health |
| Mental Health Act | Making Health Information Easier | Mental Capacity Act 2005 Summary – easy read (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Mental Health – Feelings | Making Health Information Easier | Feelings | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Mental Health – Illnesses | Making Health Information Easier | Illnesses | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Mental Health – Keeping Well | Making Health Information Easier | Keeping Well | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Mental Health – Medication | Making Health Information Easier | Medication | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Mental Health – Mental Capacity | Making Health Information Easier | Mental Capacity | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Mobile phone poster | Easy read | www.2gether.nhs.uk |
| My End of Life Book | Easy read – and online | Health Facilitation Team www.2gether.nhs.uk |
| My Health Book | Easy read – incl long term health conditions and health resources discs / online | Health Facilitation Team www.2gether.nhs.uk |
| Nose | Making Health Information Easier | Nose | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Noses | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Nurses | A – Z Easy Health | Nose Bleeds | Easy Health |
| Occupational Therapy | A – Z Easy Health | Occupational Therapy | Easy Health |
| Old Age | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Organ & Tissue Donation | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Osteoporosis | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Pain & Discomfort | A – Z Easy Health | Pain | Easy Health |
| Palliative Care | A – Z Easy Health | Palliative Care | Easy Health |
| Parenting | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| PEG Feeding | A – Z Easy Health | PEG Feeding | Easy Health |
| Periods | A – Z Easy Health | Periods | Easy Health |
| Person Specification | Easy read – template | www.2gether.nhs.uk |
| Physiotherapy | A – Z Easy Health | Physiotherapy | Easy Health |
| Postural Care | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Postural Care | Easy Health |
| Pregnancy | A – Z Easy Health | Pregnancy | Easy Health |
| Psychology | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Psychosis | Easy read | Health Facilitation Team www.2gether.nhs.uk |
| Puberty | A – Z Easy Health | Puberty | Easy Health |
| Reception | Easy read – how to apply for the job | www.2gether.nhs.uk |
| Relationships | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Self Harm | A – Z Easy Health | Self Harm | Easy Health |
| Sex & Relationships | A – Z Easy Health | Sex and Relationships | Easy Health |
| Skin Conditions | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | Skin | Easy Health |
| Smear Test | A – Z Easy Health | Smear Test | Easy Health |
| Smoking | A – Z Easy Health | Smoking | Easy Health |
| Speaking Up | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Staying Safe | A – Z Easy Health | Safety | Easy Health |
| STD’s | Making Health Information Easier | STDs | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Stress | A – Z Easy Health | Stress | Easy Health |
| Stroke | A – Z Easy Health | Stroke | Easy Health |
| Sun Care | A – Z Easy Health | Sunburn | Easy Health |
| Swine Flu | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Talking to Health Professionals | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Teeth | A – Z Easy Health(+ Videos) | Teeth | Easy Health |
| Testicles | A – Z Easy Health | Testicles | Easy Health |
| Tests & Checks | A – Z Easy Health | Tests | Easy Health |
| The Brain | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Thrush | Making Health Information Easier | Thrush | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Treatments | Making Health Information Easier | Treatments | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Visiting Health Professionals | A – Z Easy Health (+ Videos) | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Warmth | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Maternity | Making Health Information Easier | Maternity | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| Weight | A – Z Easy Health | Weight | Easy Health |
| Wellbeing | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| What to do in an emergency | A – Z Easy Health | www.easyhealth.org.uk |
| Teeth | Making Health Information Easier | Teeth | A Picture of Health | Making Health Information Easier (southwest.nhs.uk) |
| X-ray’s & Scans | A – Z Easy Health | X-ray’s and scans | Easy Health |
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