Meet UK Legal Requirements
How Claru helps your organisation follow accessibility laws
UK law says some organisations must provide Easy Read documents
If you work in healthcare, social care, or the public sector, you may need to provide accessible information by law. Claru helps you do this quickly and affordably.
The main laws you need to know about
Accessible Information Standard
Who must follow this: All NHS and social care services in England
What it says: You must provide information in accessible formats when people ask for it
Easy Read requirement: You must offer Easy Read versions of important documents
Documents that need Easy Read:
- Patient information leaflets
- Treatment options
- Discharge instructions
- Care plans
- Service information
- Appointment letters
Equality Act 2010
Who must follow this: All public sector organisations (councils, schools, police, courts, etc.)
What it says: You must make reasonable adjustments for disabled people
Easy Read requirement: Providing accessible information is often a reasonable adjustment
Who this protects:
- People with learning disabilities
- People with autism
- People with mental health conditions
- People with acquired brain injuries
- Anyone who struggles with reading
Public Sector Web Accessibility Regulations 2018
Who must follow this: All public sector websites and mobile apps
What it says: Your website content must meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
Easy Read requirement: Documents on your website should be accessible
What this covers:
- Council websites
- NHS websites
- Government websites
- University websites
- Police and court websites
How Claru helps you follow the law
Fast compliance
Convert documents in minutes, not weeks. Respond quickly when people ask for Easy Read versions.
UKAAF standards
All Claru documents follow UKAAF principles. Professional quality that meets legal requirements.
Affordable solution
£0.01 per word is much cheaper than hiring specialists. Compliance does not have to cost a lot.
Proven improvement
See exactly how much we improved your document's readability. Evidence your commitment to accessibility.
Common questions
Do I have to provide Easy Read for everything ?
No, you do not need Easy Read for everything. Focus on important information that affects people's lives, documents that people need to make decisions, and information about rights and services.
How do I know if my Easy Read is good enough ?
Claru shows you exactly how much we improved your document. Reading age reduced to Year 6 level or below, shorter sentences, and simpler vocabulary.
Can I use Claru documents as evidence of compliance ?
Yes. Claru provides professional Easy Read documents following UKAAF principles with readability metrics showing measurable improvements.
Start meeting your legal obligations today
Convert your first document and see how Claru helps you comply with UK accessibility laws.