News

Differences in cancer care across the UK; Analysing public discourse on vaccines; Promoting cross-sector collaboration

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (24 April 2024).

PIF members respond to Prime Minister's fit note speech

Royal College of Psychiatrists and mental health charities express disappointment over Rishi Sunak's "sick note culture" comments.

Cass Review findings; Digitally empowering patients; Safety kit for public health

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (16 April 2024).

Using empathy to increase vaccine uptake

IDS Media summarises latest evidence on vaccine uptake and highlights key approaches to tackling vaccine hesitancy in the UK.

Differences in healthy life expectancies; WHO unveils digital health promoter; GP attitudes to online patient records

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (10 April 2024).

PRSB hosts NHS Health Check webinars

PIF partner hosts consultation events on NHS Health Checks data recording standard.

Barriers to giving feedback on care; Attitudes to health data sharing; Mental health in later life

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (3 April 2024).

Public satisfaction with NHS falls but support for founding principles remains

Analysis of the British Social Attitudes (BSA) survey for 2023 reveals record low levels of public satisfaction with the NHS but continued support for…

CQC warning over mental health care; The Big Ambition report; Lived experience resource hub

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (27 March 2024).

Public and Patient Experience of the NHS App

Digital Coalition report highlights need to improve NHS App information accessibility.

Individual PIF TICK officially launches

Health content creators can now apply for the only independently-assessed quality mark for print and digital health information.

Playbook for addressing misinformation; Self Care Awards open; Preventative health information for people with learning disabilities

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (20 March 2024).

The cost of delivering public services; Transparency in funding partnerships; A framework for equity in children's health

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (13 March 2024).

Conference: Community-led approaches to health and wellbeing

PIF is proud to support The King's Fund virtual conference: Community-led and person-centred approaches to health and wellbeing

PIF TICK members recognised in BMA PLG patient information awards

PIF TICK members shine at the BMA PLG patient information awards 2023.

Marie Curie resource wins BMA PLG patient information awards

PIF member Marie Curie has won the top prize at the BMA PLG patient information awards 2023 for its When someone dies booklet.

Managing misinformation toolkit; Explaining health data; Review of mental health care

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (28 February 2024).

ABPI Patient Advisory Council calls for equitable access to treatments

A report by the ABPI Patient Advisory Council sets out how to make sure patients get faster, more equitable access to innovative treatments.