News

Government publishes new data strategy, Campaign to tackle HIV stigma; New fathers feel 'patronised'

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (22 June 2022).

Healthcare professionals' attitudes to shared decision making

A survey by PIF member the Patients Association found most healthcare professionals back patient involvement in their own care.

Health literacy evidence collection; Easy read patient data resources; Review into smoke-free policies

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (16 June 2022).

PIF members celebrated at BMA PLG patient information awards

Excellent co-production and accessible resources were celebrated at the BMA PLG patient information awards ceremony.

Evidence communication 'largely authoritarian'; NHS spending on translation; Valuing lived experience

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (8 June 2022).

Updates to PIF TICK criteria for health information

PIF TICK criteria updated to reflect evolving health information landscape and increase emphasis on health inequalities.

Racial injustice in maternity care; #CareAboutMe campaign launch; Unequal impact of cost of living crisis

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (25 May 2022).

Alzheimer's Society launches memory loss and diagnosis campaign

New campaign by PIF member Alzheimer's Society aims to dispel myth that memory loss is 'just' a symptom of getting old.

'Inadequate' information on medicines for use in pregnancy; Pandemic healthcare for older adults; Guide to getting involved in research

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (18 May 2022).

NICE guideline: Vaccine uptake in the general population

New guideline aims to increase uptake of all vaccines on the NHS routine UK immunisation schedule.

Guy's and St Thomas' launches new website and health information library

Accessibility is at the heart of a new website launch for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

Reducing digital health inequalities; Diverse voices in patient data; Inclusion in research

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (11 May 2022).

Promoting race equality in research; Impact of imprisonment on women's health; Communicating through COVID-19

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (4 May 2022).

Diabetes UK calls for recovery plan to tackle 'devastating' care delays

PIF member publishes Diabetes is Serious report highlighting how many people are struggling to access the care they need.

Preventative healthcare; Northern Irish health agenda; Call for evidence on mental health

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (27 April 2022).

New literacy partnership aims to improve healthcare access

PIF member Health Education England launches new literacy partnership in a bid to improve healthcare access for patients.

Mortality rates during Omicron; Priorities for Women's Health Strategy; Addressing the misinformation crisis

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (20 April 2022).

Health Education England renews clinical decision support tool

PIF member Health Education England is extending its provision of BMJ Best Practice for another two years.