News

COVID-19 autumn winter plan published; Long Covid and Universal Credit, Boosting numeracy skills

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

PIF joins Patient Coalition for AI, Data and Digital Tech in Health

Patient groups, Royal Colleges, medical charities and industry join coalition to inform policymaking around digital health.

Charities unite to tackle health inequalities; Patient Experience report; Patient leaders join ABPI council

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (8 September 2021).

PIF members featured in CQC cervical screening myth buster

New Care Quality Commission myth buster features resources from Public Health England, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust and Cancer Research UK.

Promoting race equality in health research; Supporting people who use BSL; Inclusive language in health

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (1 September 2021).

How Digital Health and Care Wales supported the pandemic response

Helen Thomas, CEO of Digital Health and Care Wales, discusses its role during COVID-19 in an article for Digital Health.

HEE call for evidence; New pregnancy care guideline; Women's Health Plan published

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (25 August 2021).

PIF members shortlisted for HSJ Awards 2021

PIF members have been shortlisted in several categories for the HSJ Awards 2021.

Impact of COVID-19 on older people; Young people with type 2 diabetes report; Digital health inequalities

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (18 August 2021).

Cancer patients report worse care during COVID-19

Cancer Research UK says patients less likely to rate cancer care as 'very good' during pandemic.

Study into pandemic hospital care; Health and Wellbeing Fund applications open; Prehabilitation cancer care

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (11 August 2021).

PRSB to host Diabetes Information Standard webinars

Patients and professionals are being invited to attend a series of webinars to help develop the new PRSB Diabetes Information Standards.

Multiple conditions and health equity; National disability strategy; Digital health trends

Your weekly round up of the latest news, studies and views for professionals working in health information (4 August 2021).

Diabetes UK calls on Government to prioritise diabetes care and prevention

Open letter from PIF member calls on health secretary to take action and recognise diabetes as a key priority in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global health literacy report; Attitudes to digital health; New plan for GP data collection

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

Improving online accessibility for older web users

A research paper by PIF member Texthelp and YouGov explores the online experiences of those aged 50 plus throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Call to delay lifting infection control measures; Improving healthcare communication; Health and Care Bill

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

Text message questionnaires support cancer patients

A study by PIF member Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has found cancer patients are more likely to highlight concerns and anxieties about their…