The PIF TICK is open to NHS, charity, voluntary and private sector organisations producing health information. The application and assessment process is:

  • Apply here
  • Pre-consultation
  • Pay fee
  • Pre assessment
  • Assessment
  • Action plan
  • Action plan implementation
  • Sign off and certification
  • PIF TICK awarded for 12 months
  • Reassessment and renewal of membership

 

A summary of the 10 key PIF TICK criteria is below. Please read this before applying.

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The PIF TICK 10 step criteria and assessment cycle

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PIF TICK 10 criteria and assessment cycle

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PIF TICK criteria

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Download a summary of the PIF TICK criteria and decide if your organisation is ready to apply.

Criteria at a glance

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How the criteria has changed

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PIF TICK – Changes to the criteria

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The PIF TICK – application and assessment process

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PIF TICK steering group

Meet the experts helping us shape the PIF TICK quality mark.

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Case studies and resources

Case studies from organisations involved in the PIF TICK and recent webinars about the PIF TICK.

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Member organisations

Member organisations involved in the PIF TICK.

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FAQs

Your questions about the PIF TICK answered – from the benefits of external assessment to the assessment process.

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