Bright blue background. On the left reads: Health information you can trust with a woman holding the PIF TICK. On the right it reads: Search our certified PIF TICK creators by health topic on piftick.org.uk. Underneath are check boxes that read: Evidence-based. Up-to-date. Easy to use and understand.
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...
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In the News Friday 10 October 2025
A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media
Look for several stories in support of World Mental Health Day, Scottish Health Awards, and a horror virus getting closer sway.cloud.microsoft/LOXsBhZJaZuV...
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We π―% agree with our President β€΅οΈ #GreatSchoolLibraries need trained library staff.
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Optimistic October - Day 6: Remind yourself that things can change for the better actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober
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Low levels of health literacy is a problem
Low levels of health literacy is a problem. 7.1 million adults in the UK have a reading age of 9 years. @penninecarenhs.bsky.social
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In the News Monday 6 October 2025
A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media
Look for interesting stories about smartwatches, farmers' health check surgeries, and freshers' flu sway.cloud.microsoft/m4INrSd22phY...
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In the News Friday 3 October 2025
A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media
Look for news today about transfusions, Tourette's, and two disease-carrying mosquito species in the UK sway.cloud.microsoft/VmmZftRZFzzG...
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Join me tonight at 7pm in lighting this weekβs #candleforcare on the eve of #WorldOlderPersonsDay . #belonging
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In the News Friday 26 September 2025
A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media
It's Feel Good Friday so look for stories about the benefits of dogs,Β pomegranate juice, and fibre sway.cloud.microsoft/wng07PDJZJlK...
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Ready to create or refresh your libraryβs sustainability plan? One of the most in-demand panels at #GreenLibraries Conference dives into designing an effective sustainability/climate action plan.
β‘Just 5 days left to grab an early bird - offer ends Fri 26 Sep: www.cilip.org.uk/page/greenli...
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NEW DATE!!! NOW 28 October
This meeting will hear from Children First on Family Group Decision Making and from Palliative Care social workers on the role of social work in palliative care.
Anyone interested can request to sign up using the link below.
Sign-up form: forms.office.com/e/KkCWxRjYgh
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Multi-Agency Adult Support and Protection Case Conferences
An Iriss Bitesize video introduction to multi-agency Adult Support and Protection meetings (Case Conferences) in Scotlandβ¦
Our Bitesize video with the not-so bite size name - 'Multi-Agency Adult Support and Protection Case Conferences' looks at care conferences in Scotland and features working professionals discussing their own experiences.
www.iriss.org.uk/resources/vi...
22.09.2025 10:35 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
In the News Monday 22 September 2025
A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media
Lots to read here including stories about Organ Donation Week, at-home diabetes test for Highland CF patients, and CreatinΒ sway.cloud.microsoft/4dbSr4fBMnj4...
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In the News Thursday 18 September 2025
A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media
What weβve got today 27,00 NHS operations, Ozempic for Kids, and brain-eating amoeba.
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A mid-green background. At the top is a large green circle with the text: PIF training Creating Health and Digital Literacy Friendly Resources 6-7 October 2025. Below it is a bright blue star with 10% off written in it. In the bottom right is an illustration of a woman leading a virtual event. In the bottom left text reads: Book by 22 September to claim early bird discount. Terms and conditions apply.
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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...
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In the News Monday 15 September 2025
A carefully curated list from today's mainstream media
Interesting stories today about magnesium and diabetes, surfing benefits, and killer car seats sway.cloud.microsoft/z3exTRE6Uuva...
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