Patient Information Forum

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We are very happy to announce the new-look PIF TICK website is now live.

The revamped PIF TICK website helps people find trusted health information and avoid dangerous misinformation.

See the updated PIF TICK website here: piftick.org.uk
Read the news story here: pifonline.org.uk/news/pif-tic...

🌟 @nkf-uk.bsky.social is now PIF TICK re-certified.
This means its health information continues to be:
- Evidence-based
- Up-to-date
- Easy to use and understand

Get PIF TICK certified: pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how...

See our full PIF TICK Directory here: piftick.org.uk/members/tick...

2/2 - Our website has resources to help patients make informed decisions about their health.

Want to know more? Take a look at:
- Our health literacy matters poster here: lnkd.in/eBfV6gpg
- Our guide to making Easy Read resources here: lnkd.in/eZZ3NUJ8

#HealthLiteracyMonth
#HealthLiteracy

1/2 - Did you know that half of UK adults struggle to access trusted health information? And that up to 1 million people cannot speak English well or at all?

At PIF, we believe everyone should have access to health information they can understand.

#HealthLiteracyMonth
#HealthLiteracy

The ABPI's Charity-Industry Partnership Case Study library is a great resource for case studies that showcase examples of the impact working together can achieve.

#HealthInformation #CharityPartnerships

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👉 Learn to evaluate the impact of health information at our upcoming training - and don't forget members get an early bird discount if you book before 10 November.

Join us for an interactive virtual workshop on 24 November from 9.15am to 1pm. Book your place here: pifonline.org.uk/training-eve...

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Do you want to ensure your health information is appropriate for a range of audiences?

There are a few places left on our Creating Health and Digital Literacy Friendly Resources workshop on 6 and 7 October from 9.15am to 12.30pm.

Book here: pifonline.org.uk/training-eve...

#HealthLiteracy

🌟 @mssocietyuk.bsky.social is now PIF TICK re-certified.
This means its health information continues to be:
- Evidence-based
- Up-to-date
- Easy to use and understand

Get PIF TICK certified: pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how...

See our full PIF TICK Directory here: piftick.org.uk/members/tick...

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Our director Sophie Randall joined patients, GPs, kidney specialists and those leading kidney services to share powerful stories with members of parliament earlier this year.

Read the full report on @kidneycareuk.bsky.social website here: lnkd.in/en9ayKnb

#HealthInformation

@lupusuk.bsky.social in case you missed this!

Well done to @rcoanews.bsky.social and @oaa-anaes.bsky.social for producing these new resources to help make conversations about epidurals and spinals clearer, easier, and more supportive.

Please share widely if they're relevant to your work.

#HealthInformation
#HealthLiteracy

🌟 @lupusuk.bsky.social is now PIF TICK re-certified.
This means its health information continues to be:
- Evidence-based
- Up-to-date
- Easy to use and understand

Get PIF TICK certified: pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how...

See our full PIF TICK Directory here: piftick.org.uk/members/tick...

📢 Calling all health and care professionals 📢

The Reading Agency wants to hear your views on their #ReadingWell programme. Fill in a short 5 min survey by 26 September for a chance to win a free Reading Well book collection: www.surveymonkey.com/r/RWhealth

#HealthInformation #HealthLiteracy

Thank you to everyone who attended today's webinar.

PIF members will be able to access a recording via our resource hub shortly.

pifonline.org.uk/resources/

#AI #HealthInformation #PatientInformation

Tom Newton, CEO of Stamford Agentic, says PIF members must retain control when using #AI:
- Patient information is high stakes: accuracy and trust are everything.
- Members must retain control over their intellectual property and data.
- Sovereignty over how AI uses information is essential.

Sean Barber, SEO Manager, Macmillan Cancer Support, has written a guide for PIF on optimising your website for #AI search.

The exec summary is available to everyone here: pifonline.org.uk/resources/op...

PIF members can also access the full PDF. The HTML version will be available later today.

We're just about to start our webinar on Making the most of #AI and the new search environment.

We're delighted to be joined by an expert panel of speakers from:
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- @thebhf.bsky.social
- Stamford Agentic
- @rcoanews.bsky.social

#HealthInformation #PatientInformation

🌟 @independentage.bsky.social is now #PIFTick re-certified!

This means its health information is:
Evidence-based
Up-to-date
Easy to use and understand

The PIF TICK is the independent trust mark for health information.

Find trusted creators in our PIF TICK Directory: piftick.org.uk/members/tick...

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Are you joining our webinar exploring best practice in multimedia health information on 15 October?

Speakers include:
- @josephfreeman.bsky.social from NHS England
- The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation
- @askawayhealth.bsky.social

Book here: pifonline.org.uk/training-eve...

#HealthInformation

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📣 Last chance for early bird rates 📣

Do you want to ensure your health information is appropriate for a range of audiences?

Book here before 22 September to claim your 10% early bird discount: pifonline.org.uk/training-eve...

#HealthLiteracy #DigitalLiteracy #HealthInformation

Our latest report, ‘Creating the conditions for investment and growth’ sets out a new framework to assess the UK’s competitiveness and identify the actions required to make it a top destination for global pharmaceutical investment. (3/3)🧵

Find out more: www.abpi.org.uk/publications...

But while investment in the UK has grown in recent years, we’re lagging behind our global peers. Other countries are making bold moves to attract more life sciences investment – and the UK risks falling behind unless action is taken. (2/3)🧵

The pharmaceutical industry invests more in R&D than any other sector – driving the discovery of new medicines and vaccines that improve health outcomes for patients and strengthen the UK economy. (1/3)🧵

This is your 10 week reminder to plan for #SelfCareWeek to help widen its reach and ensure more people understand how to take better care of their #Mind&Body. bit.ly/2UM6V0m @pifonline.bsky.social @copescotland.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @cent1pcn.bsky.social @readingagency.bsky.social

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Want help to write in plain language and involve users in resource development?

Sign up for our popular, CPD-accredited, writing health information training from 3-5 November 2025 here: pifonline.org.uk/training-eve...

Sign up before 20 October for our early bird discount

#HealthInformation

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The latest PIF TICK directory is out now.

Download your copy here to see all our certified Trusted Information Creators: piftick.org.uk/wp-content/u...

You can also see an online list of all certified creators here: piftick.org.uk/members/tick...

#HealthInformation #PatientInformation #PIFTick

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Looking for trusted information during #WorldAlzheimersMonth?

Alzheimer's Research UK and @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social provide PIF TICK certified information. This means their information is:
- Evidence-based
- Up-to-date
- Easy to use and understand

piftick.org.uk

#HealthInformation #Alzheimers

We're so sorry for your loss Jack. Bob was a wonderful man.

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The PIF Annual Review is out now!

Highlights from our first 15 months as a charity include:
- A framework for the use of AI in health information
- The Knowledge is Power report
- 3 new posters and guides
- 6 updated guides and posters
- 2 new PIF TICK posters

pifonline.org.uk/resources/an...

🌟 @lymphomaaction.bsky.social is now #PIFTick re-certified!

This means its health information is:
Evidence-based
Up-to-date
Easy to use and understand

The PIF TICK is the independent trust mark for health information.
Find trusted creators in our PIF TICK Directory: piftick.org.uk/members/tick...