Numbers are vital in health information. They help our users understand core topics like disease risk, side effects, doses and treatment outcomes. But 1 in 5 people have low numeracy levels. Half of adults in England have numeracy at or below the expected level of a primary school leaver. In this webinar we will explore how to make sure your use of numbers and risk communication is accessible.
Agenda
12.00-12.15 – Sophie Randall, Patient Information Forum (PIF)
Top tips for accessible numbers from PIF
12.15-12.25 – Leila Finikarides, Freelance Risk Communications Expert
Decision aids – Communicating risk for easy readers – small numbers with big consequences.
12.25-12.35 – Mike Ellicock, Chief Executive, Plain Numbers
What works for making numbers more accessible? Evidence from Randomised Controlled Trials of the Plain Numbers Method in financial settings.
12.35-12.45 – Andy Hutchinson, Senior Medicines Adviser, Medicines Optimisation Team, Clinical Directorate, NICE
A NICE approach to risk communication: Andy will discuss the NICE recommendations on risk communication and share some examples of how he and colleagues have used them in practice.
12.45-13.30 – Q&A and panel discussion