We know local Healthwatch want to be able to produce their own easy read materials, as part of the Healthwatch commitment to accessibility and inclusion. We have invested in training from Easy Read UK who have already worked with local Healthwatch and receive good feedback.

This training is delivered in two parts and you MUST be able to attend both of the following sessions to take part.

Session one – 11/6 from 9.30am to 1pm

Session two – 25/6 from 1pm to 2.30pm

Due to the limited capacity of this session, we ask that you only book if you can attend both dates and that you cancel your place if you can no longer attend, so that it can be offered to someone else.

Type of event

Small group learning with active participation. Joining in with your camera on is appreciated.

Who is this event for?

Healthwatch staff who produce reports, information documents, website content and other materials they would like to make easy read.

What you will learn?

The course will cover:

How to plan and create information in Easy Read using words, images and formats effectively.

Wording – Easy read is NOT just writing simply. Getting your wording right is the foundation to making something easy read. We will look at key words, simple everyday language, writing style, words to use and those to explain. Here we will start to practice writing in Easy Read.

Images – How to select the right images to enhance meaning and support the reader. Images alone do not make information easy read. Here we look at visual aids, how to use them and adapt them for easy read. What makes a good visual aid?

Layout and formatting – How to ensure your layout is accessible. We will look at: - Layouts for different types of documents. - What can be used as standard templates and what kinds of documents need to be designed individually. - How to incorporate branding whilst keeping the document accessible.

Who is running this event?

Easy Read UK

Contact details

EventEnquiries@healthwatch.co.uk

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Healthwatch: How to produce professional Easy Read materials -2 part course