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NICE publishes shared decision making guideline

Shared decision making between service users and healthcare professionals is an integral part of healthcare, says NICE, in new guideline recommendations.

Lessons for public health campaigns; Ethnicity coding in health datasets; Trustworthy use of GP data

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (16 June, 2021).

Lessons for managing long-term conditions; Understanding health research; New guide for LGBT patients

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (9 June, 2021).

National Voices hosts Collaborations for Inclusion webinar

PIF member National Voices is hosting a webinar to highlight innovative health and care partnerships between public, private and VCSE organisations.

Reducing digital inequalities; Good communication guide update; Patient views on electronic health records

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (2 June, 2021).

Alzheimer's Society survey on co-creation of technology products

The Alzheimer's Society has launched a survey to help inform its new best practice guide for co-creating with people affected by dementia.

Sharing online health information with GPs; Keys to inclusive healthcare; Patient stories of digital care

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (26 May, 2021).

Independent Age publishes open letter on bereavement support

PIF member Independent Age is calling on the Government to ensure emotional support following a bereavement is available to those who need it.

Open letter on health and digital literacy

PIF has published an open letter, signed by more than 40 charter members, calling on all organisations to be health and digital literacy friendly.

Impact of AI on health information profession; COVID vaccination status launch; Dismantling health inequity

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (19 May, 2021).

Patients Association launches shared decision making survey

PIF member the Patients Association has launched a survey to find out more about the role people play in their own health, care and treatment.

Calls to reduce health inequality; Latest vaccine data; Implementing digital innovations

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (12 May, 2021).

Registration open for ALLIANCE 2021 Annual Conference

The theme for this year's ALLIANCE Annual Conference is Equally Valued: Equally Connected.

Patient pandemic experience; Involving users in assistive technology design; Self Management Awards

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (5 May, 2021).

NICE publishes five-year strategy

PIF member NICE has published its strategy for 2021 to 2026, including four pillars to improve health and wellbeing.

800,000 people left off shielding list; Communicating COVID-19 uncertainty; Digital priorities for patient safety

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (28 April, 2021).

PIF members featured in Health and Care Video Library

PIF member information videos featured in NHSX supported Health and Care Video Library. Find out how to get involved.

Elective care and COVID-19; Tech4Good Awards; Facebook campaign to help prevent diabetes

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (21 April, 2021).

Each Baby Counts publishes final progress report

PIF member the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has published the final progress report of its Each Baby Counts programme.

Call to tackle UK health inequalities; Marmot responds to race report; Reaching people with health information

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (14 April, 2021).