Key topics

  • Writing in plain language
  • Readability
  • Word economy
  • Active voice
  • Using headlines, sub-headings and intros effectively
  • Writing for different mediums
  • User involvement techniques, including recruiting users and user testing
  • Interview skills
  • Sourcing reliable evidence
  • Absolute vs relative risk
  • The role of graphics in risk communication

This workshop is ideal for anyone starting out in health information and for those wishing to improve and refresh their skills. You will receive individual feedback on a pre-workshop activity and take part in group discussions and activities

The workshop will be delivered via Zoom and will be held over three consecutive mornings, with a maximum of 25 delegates. A detailed agenda will be released prior to the workshop. 

Agenda


Monday 3 March 2025; 9.30am-1pm
Writing in plain language and structuring your information

Tuesday 4 March 2025; 9.45am-1pm
Interviewing skills and involving users

Wednesday 5 March 2025; 9.45am-1pm
Working with evidence and risk communication

Get your early bird discount

Book before 17 February to receive a 10% early bird discount. This offer is available on invoice payments only. Quote EarlyBird25 when booking.

CPD Accredited course logo

This training course has been accredited by the CPD Standards Board

Delegates who attend all three mornings of this course will gain 8.45 hours towards their Continuing Professional Development. CPD Standards Board accredited courses are recognised by a wide range of professional bodies. PIF members have told us they want their skills and expertise to be formally recognised. Accrediting our training is designed to help meet this need.

Pay by Card

Basic Information
Billing Information
Notes

Please let us know if you have any individual needs you would like us to be aware of and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

Pay by Invoice

Basic Information
Billing Information
Notes

Please let us know if you have any individual needs you would like us to be aware of and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.

Thanks all at PIF for the very interesting and informative online workshop over this week. I found the sessions useful and enjoyable and look forward to putting what I learned throughout the course into practice.
Richie Troughton – Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation