The Accessible Information Standard tells organisations how they should make sure that disabled people have access to information they can understand and the communication support they may need.

• Accessible Information Standards were published by the Government in July 2015.  The Health and Social Care Act 2012 requires all providers of NHS or publically-funded adult social care to comply with these standards by 31 July 2016.

AIS Awareness Video

PharmOutcomes AIS Guide

• PharmOutcomes AIS Service User Guide – Outline of the needs defined by NHS England

NHSE: Implementation Guidance

• Short overview of the Accessible Information Standard
• Accessible Information:  Implementation Guidance

CPPE – Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education

• Accessible Information Standard – Making it work

e-Learning – Health Education England:

• The Accessible Information Standard: Introduction
• The Accessible Information Standard: Towards Excellence

Pharmacy Posters

• “How do you communicate?” (various versions)

Patient Communications Card Template

• NHS England Patient Card (PowerPoint Format)

Frequently Asked Questions

• British Medical Association AIS Frequently Asked Questions Multidisciplinary Guidance.

PSNC Guidance

• The Accessible Information Standard: Update on implementation in community pharmacy – Apr 16
• PSNC Briefing 039/15: Health & Social Care Information Standard – Jul 15

 National Links – AIS Pilot Sites

• Brent CCG – AIS Microsite
• Bracknell Forest Council – Interactive Implementation Guide