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This insight article sets out what the Accessible Information Standard is and why it matters for people using health and social care services. In 2024, Healthwatch Hampshire, Healthwatch Isle of Wight, Healthwatch Portsmouth and Healthwatch Southampton collaborated on a report about the Accessible Information Standard titled Do people get the information they need in the way they need it? The report provided a comprehensive review of how the Accessible Information Standard h

This week is Dementia Action Week, and an opportunity to continue raising awareness of dementia, the UK’s biggest killer (1). What is dementia? Dementia is a group of symptoms. It’s caused by different diseases that damage the brain. Dementia is progressive; the symptoms get worse over time and include: memory loss confusion and needing help with daily tasks problems with language and understanding changes in behaviour There are many types of dementia, but Alzheimer’s

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