Easy Read is a way of presenting information that uses simple language and images to make it easier to understand.
It's often used for people with learning disabilities, but it can also be helpful for others, such as people with low literacy levels, English as a second language, dementia, or who have had a stroke.
The Accessible Information Standard is a legal obligation for healthcare providers like Moorfields, and is extremely important for patients, not just with sight loss but for any patients with specific needs or disabilities who may need information in specific formats, or reasonable adjustments made prior to, during, and after their hospital visit.
Patient safety is improved when patients can read and understand the information we provide. It also means patients can keep their health information private and empowers them to manage their own healthcare.