Medicines Easy Read Leaflets
An easy read solution for medicines information when communication is challenging
MERLs
A MaPPs add-on service
MERLs provides information as pictograms and short phrases for children, people with learning difficulties and those whose first language is not English
Helping Healthcare to communicate effectively and appropriately
Transform patient communication for children, people with learning difficulties and low literacy
MERLs information sheet
MERLs leaflets provide:
The MaPPs text as simple images and short phrases
Better knowledge of medicines for people with low literacy
Compliance with reasonable adjustment requirements under the Equality Act and the SCI1605 Accessible Information Specification (2015)
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