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Those with dyslexia are often unfairly labelled as unintelligent despite the reality being quite the opposite. Many well-known individuals with dyslexia have not only overcome their challenges but have also excelled in various industries, leaving a lasting impact on the world.  

These individuals come from diverse fields, such as science, entertainment, business, and art. Some prominent figures include Steve Jobs, renowned for co-founding the technology giant Apple Inc.; Albert Einstein, a globally acclaimed theoretical physicist; Steven Spielberg, one of Hollywood's most celebrated directors and one of the wealthiest filmmakers; Leonardo da Vinci, widely recognised as a painter, engineer, architect, inventor, and student of all things scientific, and many others who have defied stereotypes and achieved greatness. 

According to the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), the voice for the 10% of the population that are dyslexic, 1 in ten people have dyslexia, which equates to around 6.7 million people in the UK. 

What is dyslexia? 

The British Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia as a specific learning difficulty that primarily affects reading and writing skills but also impacts other areas.  

Dyslexia is actually about information processing. Dyslexic people may have difficulty processing and remembering information they see and hear, which can affect learning and the acquisition of literacy skills. Additionally, dyslexia can affect organisational skills and, in some cases, the ability to express thoughts properly. 

As a result, dyslexic employees often have to work much harder than their non-dyslexic peers to meet the requirements of their jobs due to the challenges they face. 

There are common traits associated with dyslexia, but it's important to understand that it affects everyone differently. Each individual will have their own unique strengths and challenges. 

How can care providers support dyslexic employees? 

At present, statistics regarding the prevalence of dyslexia among care professionals are not available. 

Nevertheless, drawing from data provided by the British Dyslexia Association, we can only conclude that approximately one in ten care professionals may have dyslexia. This insight sheds light on the potential impact of dyslexia within the care profession. It underscores the importance of understanding and accommodating diverse learning and communication styles among professionals in this field. 

How Person Centred Software supports care workers with dyslexia 

Our digital social care record system, mCare, was designed with dyslexia in mind!  

mCare's icon-driven care notes feature allows carers of any digital skill level to quickly and easily use the software. The icons are central to the Care Delivery App's design and are recognisable by users from all backgrounds and languages.  

For example, if English is not the carers' first language, or they have dyslexia, they can click on the icons that write the care notes for them (which the carer can add to if they wish), meaning evidencing care notes becomes much faster.  

The system is easy to learn and quick to use, and it saves time writing care notes at the point of care.