Reading List

A selected reading list to support and extend learning from Deaf Awareness and Accessible Communication in General Practice.

Resources cover accessible communication, British Sign Language (BSL), reasonable adjustments and access to general practice.

Accessible Communication

• Accessible Information Standard implementation guidance
  NHS England guidance on identifying, recording, flagging, sharing and meeting communication needs.
  https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/accessible-information-standard-implementation-guidance/

• Accessible Information Standard
  NHS England overview of the Accessible Information Standard.
  https://www.england.nhs.uk/accessible-information-standard/

• DAPB1605: Accessible Information
  NHS Digital information standard for accessible information and communication needs.
  https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/information-standards/governance/latest-activity/standards-and-collections/dapb1605-accessible-information

BSL and Interpreting

• British Sign Language Act 2022
  Legislation recognising British Sign Language in England, Wales and Scotland.
  https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/34

• The British Sign Language report 2022
  GOV.UK report explaining recognition of BSL and public communication duties.
  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-british-sign-language-bsl-report-2022/the-british-sign-language-bsl-report-2022

• Interpreting and translation in primary care
  NHS England guidance and resources on interpreting and translation in primary care.
  https://www.england.nhs.uk/interpreting/

Care Navigation

• You and your general practice
  NHS England patient guide on GP access and what patients can expect.
  https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/you-and-your-general-practice-english/

• How to improve care navigation in general practice
  NHS England guidance on safe care navigation and access processes.
  https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/how-to-improve-care-navigation-in-general-practice-2/