Accessible Information Standard

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What is Accessible Information Standard (AIS)?

The Accessible Information Standard aims to ensure that people who have a disability, impairment or sensory loss are provided with information that they can easily read or understand with support so they can communicate effectively with services.

Examples of the types of support that might be required include large print, braille, using a lipspeaker or using a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.

All organisations that provide NHS care or adult social care are required to follow the new standard, including NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts, and GP practices.

BSL video version of the page

BSL Version

BSL & Lipspeaker video versions of the page​

BSL Version
Lipspeaker Version

As part of the accessible information standard, these organisations must do five things:

  • Ask people if they have any information or communication needs, and find out how to meet their needs.
  • Record those needs clearly and in a set way.
  • Highlight or ‘flag’ the person’s file or notes so it is clear that they have information or communication needs and how those needs should be met.
  • Share information about people’s information and communication needs with other providers of NHS and adult social care, when they have consent or permission to do so.
  • Take steps to ensure that people receive information which they can access and understand, and receive communication support if they need it.
 

Lipspeaker UK can provide your GP or health care professional with communication support professionals or advise them with guidance on how to meet their duty.

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