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Definitions
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Accessible information
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Information which is able to be read or received and understood by the individual or group for which it is intended.
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AIS
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The NHS Accessible Information Standard
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Alternative format
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Information provided in an alternative to standard printed or handwritten English, for example large print, braille or email.
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Aphasia
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A condition that affects the brain and leads to problems using language correctly. People with aphasia find it difficult to choose the correct words and can make mistakes in the words they use. Aphasia affects speaking, writing and reading.
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Autism
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A condition that someone is born with that affects their ability to communicate and interact with the world around them. Autism covers a wide range of symptoms and affects people in different ways. Some people need much more help and support than others.
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Carer
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Someone who provides unpaid support to a partner, family member, friend who is ill, struggling or disabled and could not manage without this help. This is distinct from a care worker who is paid to support people or does so under a voluntary contract.
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d/Deaf
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A person who identifies as being deaf with a lowercase d is indicating that they have a significant hearing impairment. Many deaf people have lost their hearing later in life and as such may be able to speak and / or read English to the same extent as a hearing person.
A person who identifies as being Deaf with an uppercase D is indicating that they are culturally Deaf and belong to the Deaf community. Most Deaf people are sign language users who have been deaf all of their lives. For most Deaf people, English is a second language and as such they may have a limited ability to read, write or speak English.
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Disability
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The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as follows, “A person (P) has a disability if — (a) P has a physical or mental impairment, and (b) the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on P's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.”
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Disabled people
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Article 1 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has the following definition, “Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.”
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Flag
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A way of highlighting a record so that information is obvious to anyone accessing the record. This is usually:
- an electronic message on a database record or
- some way of highlighting a paper record - like using different coloured or larger / bold type, or by using a sticker
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Learning disability
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A term that is used to describe a brain impairment that may make it difficult for someone to communicate, to understand new or complex information, or to learn new skills. The person may need help to manage everyday tasks or live independently. Learning disability starts in childhood and has a lasting effect on a person's development. It can affect people mildly or severely.
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Transition
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The process by which young people with health or social care needs move from children's services to adult services. It should be carefully planned, so that there are no gaps in the care young people receive. Young people and their families should be fully involved in the planning process.
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