PIF Webinar: AI in health information

1st November 2023

How to engage under-represented people in health information.

PIF TICK Webinar: Information Assessments

19th September 2023

Introducing the PIF TICK Information Assessments.

Health literacy matters

14th June 2023

Designed in response to member demand, our one-page infographic makes the case for the development of health literate information. It was the first in our series on health information matters.

Recent webinar: Introduction to content design

12th June 2023

View the recording and slides from our recent webinar on content design in health information and how it aligns with the PIF TICK.

YouTube Health – Best practices / Health Shelf Q&A

7th June 2023

Slides and key learnings from our hybrid member event on health information video best practice. A recording from our Q&A on applying for the Health Shelf is also available here.

Fair Market Value Survey Findings

19th April 2023

The survey of patient organisations by PIF, NRAS and Cancer 52 found inconsistencies in payment rates and support for the development of a patient organisation 'rate card’.

Working in partnerships on medicines information

21st April 2023

This webinar looks at how patient organisations and the pharmaceutical industry can work together to meet the needs of the public within tight regulatory frameworks. We also shared findings from a joint survey between PIF, NRAS and Cancer 52 on fair…

Webinar: Health inequalities / Health and digital literacy survey results

27th March 2023

During this webinar, we shared results from our Health and Digital Literacy survey and examples of good practice. Speakers include Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, Groundswell and the Hepatitis C Trust.

Online workshop: Editing health information

One day workshop to sub-editing, proofreading and managing copy reviews. Ideal for those managing teams or co-ordinating feedback from reviewers, or anyone who has previously completed our Writing Health Information Workshop.

WHO launches toolkit to tackle misinformation

27th October 2022

Inclusive language matters

30th June 2022

One size does not fit all when it comes to health and care information. Our Inclusive Language Matters poster is intended to be a quick reference to help…

Translating health information

13th June 2022

This guide provides practical support for translating health information, including tips on overcoming key challenges and links to useful resources.

Using plain language in health information – a quick guide

17th May 2022

A quick guide to using plain language in health information, including top tips, tools and data to help you make the case of health-literacy friendly…

Webinar: Evaluating the impact of health information

22nd February 2022

This webinar discusses evaluating the impact of health information and the launch of phase 3 of the Perfect Patient Information Journey report.

Posters

View our collection of posters from our Health Information Matters Poster series including our brand new posters on inclusive language and accessibility.

Maternity Decisions Survey: Being Induced – Main Findings and Recommendations

14th December 2021

View and download the main findings and recommendations of our survey on maternity decisions.

Communicating benefits, risks and uncertainties

1st November 2021

The 2021 updated guide highlights a range of approaches and tools for unbiased communication of benefits, risks and uncertainties to patients.

Finding and referencing evidence sources

20th October 2021

View the 2023 update. This guide will help you understand the different sources of evidence available to support the information you are producing.

Call to prioritise health over profits; Lack of interpreters increases inequalities; Healthcare for the homeless

29th November 2023

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (29 November 2023).

Webinar: How social media can optimise health information

17th November 2021

Free member-only webinar discussing how social media can optimise health information with speakers from PIF, ORCHA, One Vision Health, Tommy's and Coppafeel!.…

Webinar: Managing health information translations

1st October 2021

Free member-only webinar around managing health information translations with speakers from University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, Association of Translation…

Health and Digital Literacy Survey 2019/20

5th October 2020

Download the Full Report and Main Findings and Recommendations from PIF's 2019/20 Health and Digital Literacy Survey.

Webinar: The PIF TICK application and assessment process

15th June 2020

View the recording and presentation slides from our recent webinar on the application and assessment process of the PIF TICK with our Quality Mark Manager…

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Latest Resources

Fair Market Value Survey Findings

19th April 2023

The survey of patient organisations by PIF, NRAS and Cancer 52 found inconsistencies in payment rates and support for the development of a patient organisation…

Removing Barriers to Shared Decision-Making

26th April 2023

Key learnings and outcomes from a joint shared decision-making project with the Patients Association in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB.

PIF and the Patients Association – Breaking down barriers to Shared Decision-Making

27th April 2023

This webinar shared the findings of a co-production project in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) to remove barriers to shared…

Working in partnerships on medicines information

21st April 2023

This webinar looks at how patient organisations and the pharmaceutical industry can work together to meet the needs of the public within tight regulatory…

Easy Read matters

15th March 2023

Easy Read makes information easier to understand. Our one page poster covers why it is important and tips on making Easy Read resources.

Health and Digital Literacy Survey 2022/23

27th March 2023

Executive Summary and key findings are available for all to view. The full report is available to members only.

COVID-19 resources hub

Resources for the general public and healthcare professionals about COVID-19, provided by PIF and PIF Members. This resource list is no longer updated…

Guide to Producing Health Information for Children and Young People

16th November 2020

The 2020 updated guidance aims to help anyone who communicates with children and young people about their health improve what they do. It shares practical…

New2RA Right Start – NRAS

Allowing HCPs to make online referrals of newly diagnosed patients to the NRAS Right Start Service, improved outcomes for people with early RA when measured…

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Co-production: Involving users in developing health information

21st April 2021

The 2023 updated guide provides practical support on ways of involving users and working together on production and dissemination.

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Latest events

Member webinar: Behaviour change and health information

15th January 2024 12pm - 1:30pm

Our first webinar of the new year explores the latest thinking on behaviour change.

Member webinar: NHS new hospitals programme – patient and public involvement

7th December 2023 12pm - 1pm

This webinar is an opportunity for our members to understand patient and public involvement to support the NHS new hospital programme

Online workshop: Evaluating the impact of health information

24th June 2024 9:15am - 1pm

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Virtual

One day workshop on evaluating the impact of your health information resources.

Online workshop: Editing health information

10th June 2024 9:30am - 1pm

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Virtual

Online workshop: Writing health information

5th February 9:30am - 7th February 2024 1pm

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Virtual

Our sell-out, CPD accredited, writing health information training will help you to write in plain language, help you to involve users in resource development, show you how to source reliable evidence and communicate risk effectively.