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National Voices has issued a new guide on how to tackle racial inequalities in health and care charities.

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

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

Global consultation on access to health information

PIF member HIFA hosts discussions on importance of universal access to reliable health information.

Decision-aid toolkit; Antibiotic resistance; Charity responds to Back to Work Plan

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (22 November 2023).

Children’s Trust praised for empowering pupils

School run by PIF member receives “outstanding” Ofsted inspection.

Public education key to self care; Deprived communities at greater risk of loneliness; New resources for schools

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (15 November 2023).

New app helps predict myopia risk in children

College of Optometrists funding enables development of new app to evaluate myopia risk.

Improving health in prisons; Self care award winners; Evidence for social prescribing

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (8 November 2023).

Cognitant Group launches Pre-op Assistant

PIF member launches interactive resource to improve patient understanding and behavioural choices when preparing for surgery.

Destitution triples among children; Trusts tackle social determinants of health; HSJ Digital Awards 2024

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (2 November 2023).

Myrovlytis Trust funds osteosarcoma awareness website

PIF member hopes new website will raise awareness and improve research into bone cancer.

Wellbeing programme supports women with ovarian cancer

PIF member Target Ovarian Cancer canvasses users to uncover needs.

State of Care report 2023; Gaps in COVID-19 experience evidence; Young people in prison

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (25 October 2023).

New digital inclusion guidance; Racial discrimination in healthcare; Accessible pregnancy app launch

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (18 October 2023).

UK Paruresis Trust added to Healthinote

PIF members team up to help healthcare professionals provide reliable patient information.

Using play to overcome trauma; Lack of clear health literacy guidance; Inequalities in mental health care

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (11 October 2023).

Stephen Hawking MND Lecture 2023: Care planning in terminal illness

Booking is now open for the Motor Neurone Disease Association annual lecture.

Inequalities in digital health; Potential in patient data; Finding trusted online information

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (4 October 2023).