Easy read is an accessible format for presenting information in a clear, easy to understand way. It uses simple language and images to make information easier to understand. Some easy read information is in the form of a video or audio clip, so you can watch or listen to it.
Easy read isn't just for people with learning disabilities. It's useful for anyone who wants to find vital information quickly.
Easy read links
You can find links to relevant easy read information on some of our webpages, as well as a collection of these below.
Care and support services
- Guide to the Care Act and the changes that it made to adult social services (GOV.UK)
- Paying for adult social care and about the changes in the Care Act (GOV.UK)
- Budgets and direct payments (Mencap)
- What standards you have a right to expect in a care home (Care Quality Commission)
- How to complain about adult social care and support (Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman)
Health and staying well
- Easy Health has lots of information about health issues and medical conditions (Easy Health)
- Going to the doctor or hospital (NHS England)
- Good health care for all has tips about using the NHS, what to expect and how to get advice (Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities)
- Eye care information about looking after your eyesight (SeeAbility)
Money and benefits
- Council Tax explained (Barnsley Council)
- Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) explained (Barnsley Council)
- Personal Independence Payments (PIP) - what it is and how to claim it (Department for Work and Pensions)
- Banking (United Response)
Staying safe
- What to do if hate or harassment is happening to you in Barnsley (Barnsley Council)
Technology
- How to use a mobile phone and free services for disabled people (Ofcom)
Work and learning
- Getting into jobs (Department of Work and Pensions)