Read Easy UK

20/10/2026

"The help is out there"

The wonderful Alan Hannay shared his story of learning to read with Read Easy Southampton & IOW at the age of 86 and the difference it has made to his life - he now reads for an hour and a half every morning!

Read Alan's story from BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwj0lmq6043mo

It is truly never too late to learn to read. Read Easy provides free, confidential and one-to-one coaching for adults who learn to read. Do you know someone who might benefit from this support? Let them know that we are here to help.

https://readeasy.org.uk/

19/10/2026

Have you watched BBC's The Book That Changed My Life' yet?

This incredible BBC documentary shares four remarkable stories about how reading can bring hope, comfort, challenge and direction. One those featured is Peter, a Read Easy Ambassador.

Peter learned to read with and in the documentary, he shares how it has changed his life.

We recommend watching with a box of tissues.

'The Book That Changed My Life' is available now on BBC iPlayer.

16/10/2026

Peter shared his reading journey with The Guardian this week.

Peter's story is unique to him. But we know there are so many adults out there who want to learn to read but need some support to get there.

Read Easy provides free, one-to-one, confidential reading coaching. It is all delivered and made possible by volunteers.

If you'd like to help adults like Peter, check our website for the latest volunteer opportunities.

15/10/2026

Peter shared his story in this week's BBC documentary, The Book That Changed My Life'. Here's more of his story, in conversation with one of the Read Easy team.

15/10/2026

Have you watched The Book That Changed My Life on BBC iPlayer yet? We recommend you keep the tissues handy.

14/10/2026

It's never too late to learn to read. If you know an adult who would like to learn, please help them connect to Read Easy.

We have 80 Groups across England who offer free, one-to-one, confidential reading coaching.

Peter Lloyd had worked for 25 years, married and started a family. But a crisis at the supermarket reminded him there was something missing from his life

14/10/2026

One of our Reader Ambassadors will share his reading journey in a new BBC documentary, airing today on BBC2 and iPlayer. Peter learned to read with Read Easy Merseyside.

Marking the National Year of Reading 2026, the documentary sees Her Majesty Queen Camilla explore the transformative power of reading, meeting four remarkable people, including Peter, whose lives have been changed by books at moments when they most needed them. The film explores how reading can lift us, open our minds and, sometimes, change the course of a life.

The film also explores the growing scientific evidence that demonstrates how reading can improve health and wellbeing.

We want to thank Peter for his willingness to share his story so publicly and express our gratitude to everyone involved in the production for their commitment to telling a story about an adult learning to read.

The Book That Changed My Life is now available on iPlayer and will be shown on BBC 2 at 9pm Wednesday 14th October.

12/10/2026

Do you know someone who struggles to read? Maybe you can help them make a phone call that could change everything.

We offer free, one to one, confidential coaching for adults who want to learn to read through 80 groups across England.

08/10/2026

07/10/2026

One certainty we can rely on through life is that there will always be a form to fill out somewhere. A job application. Health and safety forms. Documents for work.

Adults who struggle with reading have told us that they find forms difficult. This can create disadvantages that hold people back from progression.

Read Easy is here to help through free, confidential and one-to-one reading coaching. Last year, 96% of Readers told us they felt more confident after learning to read. Interested in helping others to reach for their dreams? Visit our website to see how you can support Read Easy.