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
How Claru helps: Convert your NHS documents to Easy Read format in minutes, not weeks. Ensure you meet the Standard every time.

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
How Claru helps: Show you are actively removing barriers. Easy Read documents prove you are making reasonable adjustments.

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: Make PDFs and documents on your website accessible. Meet WCAG requirements for document accessibility.

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.