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. A detailed agenda will be released prior to the workshop. 

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

Agenda

Monday 23 February 2026; 9.30am-1pm
Writing in plain language

Tuesday 24 February 2026; 9.45am-1pm
Involving users

Wednesday 25 February 2026; 9.45am-1pm
Evidence and risk communication

Book before 9th February to claim your 10% early bird discount.

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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.

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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

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