Accessible Information Standard - A Healthwatch Partnership Report

Report - 5 August 2024

New accessibility report unveils crucial findings and recommendations for improved Health and Social Care communication

Help & Care’s research arm, Involving People, in collaboration with Healthwatch Hampshire, Healthwatch Isle of Wight, Healthwatch Southampton, and Healthwatch Portsmouth, proudly announces the publishing of our comprehensive report on the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. 

The report highlights significant gaps in communication support for individuals with disabilities, impairments, and sensory loss, providing actionable recommendations to enhance accessibility in health and social care services.

Help & Care (via Involving People) and our Healthwatch partners are committed to working closely with the Integrated Care System to implement these recommendations and improve communication support for everyone.

Read the report and executive summary here:

Report
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Executive summary
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You can find further information including other formats by clicking here. 

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