How to use this website

Start with one thing you want to know.

You can read at your own pace. You do not have to read everything.

1. Find what you need

Choose “All topics” to see groups of guides.

Or use the “Search the website” box.

1. Type a few words. Try “money”, “health” or “care assessment”.
2. Choose “Search”.
3. Choose a result to open it.

Search can find guides, topics, worksheets and words explained.

You will see up to 12 results at first. Choose “Show more results” to see more.

If you cannot find what you need, try fewer words. You can clear your search or filters and try again.

2. Read a guide

Each guide starts with short sentences and pictures.

Choose “More detail” if you want a longer explanation.

Choose “Sources” to see where the information comes from.

You can go back to the short version whenever you want.

3. Decide what to do next

Guides include ideas for what you could do next.

Some include words you could use when asking for help.

You can change those words to fit your own situation.

Make reading easier

Choose “Make reading easier” near the top of the page.

• Choose “Larger text” to make the words bigger.
• Choose a “Page colour” that feels comfortable.
• Choose “High contrast” for black text on white.
• Choose “Reset reading settings” to return to the usual view.

You can also use your browser’s zoom to make the page bigger.

In a guide, choose “Hide pictures” if you want words on their own.

Choose “Listen to this section” to hear the words, if your device supports this.

Choose “Stop listening” when you want it to stop.

Choose “Print this view” to print the section you are reading.

Find your way back

Use “Home” to return to the first page.

Use “All topics” to choose another subject.

Use “Help” to return to this page.

Words you do not know

The word list explains words and short forms used in the guides.

Use a worksheet

Find worksheets and downloads.

You can use a blank worksheet on paper. Some guides also let you type answers on screen.

1. Write in the answer boxes you want to use. You can leave other boxes empty.
2. Choose “Download my answers” to save a text file. You can print your answers too.
3. Check your file has saved before closing the page.

Your typed answers stay in the open tab when you move between Clearer pages.

Closing or reloading the page may lose your answers.

Worksheets help you think about what matters to you. They do not replace an assessment or an agreed care plan.

If you are supporting someone

Ask what the person wants to know.

Let them choose what to read and how much help they want.

Read at their pace. Give them time to ask questions.

Use the person’s own way of communicating.