HealthLiteracyUK

The characteristics and social resources needed to access, understand, appraise and use info and services to make decisions about health.

[HealthLiteracyPlace @healthlitplace]

Breaking information into manageable chunks & checking understanding has never been more important. Our website has more https://t.co/gnjoE5STip #healthliteracy @NESKnowledge @RCGP @scotgovhealth @DrGregorSmith @JohnHardenED

[HealthLiteracyPlace @healthlitplace]

The language used in healthcare can often be confusing. It’s important now more than ever that we use simple terms when explaining things to people. https://t.co/2dnyKgCFnT #healthliteracy @RCGP @nhsscotland @scotgovhealth @DrGregorSmith @JohnHardenED

[HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice @HLRPJournal]

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#healthliteracy #openaccess

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

letting our wonderful followers know that @LiteracyHealth responded today to the national consultation #ChangeNHS. We will be highlighting the way in which #healthliteracy can assist in the 3 shifts laid out by the @DHSCgovuk. We would encourage all of you to respond as well

[HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice @HLRPJournal]

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[HealthLiteracyPlace @healthlitplace]

The language used in healthcare can often be confusing. It’s important now more than ever that we use simple terms when explaining things to people. https://t.co/2dnyKgCFnT #healthliteracy @RCGP @nhsscotland @scotgovhealth @DrGregorSmith @JohnHardenED

[NHS Knowledge for Healthcare @NHSKFH]

Increase your awareness, refresh your #healthliteracy skills with free eLearning https://t.co/8my5FvYVyJ
@HealthLitKLS @NHSE_WTE

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

Just letting all our wonderful followers know that @LiteracyHealth will responded to the national consultation #ChangeNHS by highlighting the ways in which #healthliteracy can assist in the 3 shifts laid out by the @DHSCgovuk. We would encourage all of you to respond as well

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

big thank you to all our followers, particularly during #healthliteracymonth. feel free to re-post any of our tweets - thank you #healthliteracy @LiteracyHealth

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

Can't believe that #healthliteracymonth is now over for another year. Hope it has raised it's importance amongst policy makers of #healthliteracy @LiteracyHealth

[A/Prof Carissa Bonner @carissa_bon]

Great summary of the COVID inquiry & how we can prepare for the next emergency by @JocelyneBasseal @drBenMarais: https://t.co/DfFsx8D7zA. Our @HealthLitLab research shows clear communication & trust are critical to support health literacy in emergencies: https://t.co/2ACsYQXJss

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

really enjoyed the #hlukpolicyseminar today. Really inspiring discussion #HealthLiteracyMonth @LiteracyHealth

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

#healthliteracy is written into the Making Life Better strategy in Northern Ireland says Dolores Palmer at the #hlukpolicyseminar #HealthLiteracyMonth @LiteracyHealth

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

According to Emily Marchant the reformed curriculum for Wales offers an opportunity for #healthliteracy #hlukpolicyseminar #HealthLiteracyMonth @LiteracyHealth

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

Dr Ruth Carlyle is discussing where we should focus our areas of support #hlukpolicyseminar #HealthLiteracyMonth @LiteracyHealth

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

Frontline healthcare professionals need support in communication skills @NutbeamDon as #healthliteracy is affected by context ie stressful situations affects how people receive and process health information according to @NutbeamDon #hlukpolicyseminar #HealthLiteracyMonth

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

Most people do not understand the health information they receive according to @NutbeamDon Professor #hlukpolicyseminar #HealthLiteracyMonth #healthliteracy @LiteracyHealth This needs to change for the future to support the NHS

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

looking forward to listening to @NutbeamDon at the #hlukpolicyseminar #HealthLiteracyMonth @LiteracyHealth

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

Professor Willis also believes #healthliteracy can help people make sense of their medical records and medication, particularly in the digital age #hlukpolicyseminar #HealthLiteracyMonth @LiteracyHealth

[HealthLiteracyUK @LiteracyHealth]

#healthliteracy can support people make healthier choices according to Jane Willis at the #hlukpolicyseminar #HealthLiteracyMonth@NutbeamDon @LiteracyHealth