News

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).

Marie Curie publishes Better End of Life Report

PIF member Marie Curie has published a report looking at how COVID-19 has affected dying, death and bereavement.

Public health reforms; The data health divide; Analysis of public vaccine attitudes

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (7 April, 2021).

RCOA publishes GPAS Perioperative Care Chapter

PIF member the RCOA has announced the publication of Guidelines for the Provision of Anaesthesia Services (GPAS) for the Perioperative Care of Elective…

NHS plans to continue remote consultations; Accessing GP services during COVID-19

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (31 March, 2021).

Expert Self Care launches Young Carers Support App

PIF member Expert Self Care has launched an app making it easier for young carers to find reliable information and services.

Vulnerability to health misinformation; Overcoming vaccination inequalities; Co-production podcast

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (24 March, 2021).

HSJ Awards 2020 winners announced

PIF members have been recognised at the HSJ Awards 2020 virtual celebration.

Health literacy and preventative medicine; The health technology legacy of COVID-19

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information.

Macmillan Cancer Support: Caught in the Maze

PIF member Macmillan Cancer Support's latest policy report focuses on why personalised, integrated care for people with cancer in the UK needs improving.

Producing health information for children and young people; Patient experience resources; Tackling digital inequality

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information.

PIF member survey – the results

Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent member survey. Here is a summary of the key findings.

Impact of COVID-19 on cancer; Putting digital at heart of healthcare reform; COVID-19 vaccine impact

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information.

Self Care Forum launches Self Care Innovation Award

The Self Care Forum has widened the scope of its Self Care Week Award to launch the Self Care Innovation Award 2021.

Plans for National Institute for Health Protection; New health inequalities research portal; The impact of integrated care

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information.

Health, wellbeing and the COVID-19 pandemic

ALLIANCE publishes key findings from the People at the Centre programme capturing the health and wellbeing experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blueprint for NHS reform; How literacy influences health; New tool to tackle health inequalities

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information.

Alzheimer's Society launches dementia activity handbook

New resource from PIF member the Alzheimer's Society offers advice on supporting people with dementia to stay active and involved.

Involving patients in digital health; Engaging men in services; Sharing patient knowledge

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information.

Patients Association publishes five-year strategy

PIF member The Patients Association has published its strategy for 2021-2026 with patient partnership at its core.