Easy Read Resources

Easy Read information is produced in an accessible format where the words are made easier to read by using plain English and clear simple phrases without jargon.  The text is big, and the pictures are used next to the words to help readers understand as much as possible. It is usually designed for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, but it is also useful for anyone with limited literacy and anyone who has limited English.  It can also appeal to anyone who just wants information quickly in an easier-to-understand format.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we learned that many people found it hard to access services appropriately because they did not understand how local services worked.  Norfolk and Waveney ICS worked in partnership with East Suffolk District Council and experts by experience to co-produce a list of simple explainer guides designed to help people understand and access services more effectively. 

These can be downloaded or printed off and used by people, communities, and staff across Norfolk and Waveney to help communicate with anyone who might need a bit of extra help.  We are currently exploring getting the resources translated into different languages.  More resources covering other topics will also come online in the future.  Please keep checking back here for further updates.

For information on what an Integrated Care system (ICS) is, in easy read format, please visit our ICS Easy Read page. You can also visit Easy Health for an online library of accessible health information with simple words, clear pictures and films.

Documents

Here you can find the latest list of Easy Read documents and resources:

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pdf Part 1 July Board pack ( pdf, 9.75 MB ) (19 downloads)
Document NW NHS ICB Capital Plan 2025-26 ( docx, 91 KB ) (26 downloads)
pdf JFP Objectives Update Apr 2024 to March 2025 1 ( pdf, 227 KB ) (15 downloads)
pdf ICB Operational Management Board July 2025 ( pdf, 187 KB ) (33 downloads)
pdf ICB Board Master Register July 2025 ( pdf, 159 KB ) (27 downloads)
pdf 01 07 2025 Procurement Award Register published ( pdf, 203 KB ) (32 downloads)
pdf 01 07 2025 NWICB Conflicts of Interest Breach Log v2 ( pdf, 124 KB ) (24 downloads)
pdf 2025 07 08 NWICB PCCC Agenda Pack Part One ( pdf, 3.98 MB ) (71 downloads)
Document Accessing Neurodevelopmental Services and Support for Families 19 June 2025 ( docx, 62 KB ) (79 downloads)
Default A3131 Expenditure Over Threshold May 2025 ( csv, 366 KB ) (69 downloads)
pdf A3131 Expenditure Over Threshold May 2025 ( pdf, 732 KB ) (61 downloads)
pdf NWICB Employee Privacy Notice v3 2 ( pdf, 221 KB ) (85 downloads)
pdf 2025 06 03 ICB Gifts & Hospitality Register published ( pdf, 91 KB ) (108 downloads)
pdf Health and Wellbeing Board and Integrated Care Partnership Agenda and Papers – 11 June 2025 ( pdf, 13.15 MB ) (95 downloads)
pdf VCSE Assembly Update Letter ( pdf, 126 KB ) (109 downloads)
pdf May 2025 VCSE Assembly Updates ( pdf, 235 KB ) (124 downloads)
pdf NWICB Children & Young Adults Privacy Notice May 2025 v4 ( pdf, 151 KB ) (149 downloads)
pdf NWICB Easy Read Privacy Notice May 2025 v4 ( pdf, 508 KB ) (152 downloads)
pdf Primary Care Commissioning Committee Question received from agenda for 14 May 2025 ( pdf, 167 KB ) (216 downloads)
pdf 10 Year Plan Engagement Report ( pdf, 372 KB ) (311 downloads)

More information

‘Know Your Body’ resources for people with a learning disability

CoppaFeel! and Orchid have worked with the Ansar Project to create accessible resources for people with a learning disability around breast and testicular cancer. The organisations have collaborated to create resources to help people to get to know what is normal for their bodies. These resources include accessible breast and testicular cancer information packs, self-checking cards, breast and testicular cancer symptom guides, self-checking social stories and information on what to expect if you notice a change: https://www.thera.co.uk/about/projects/know-your-body/

For more information about the NHS in an easy-read format, please visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/about/resources/er/