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EU clinical trial sponsors to publish lay-friendly summaries of key findings
Where are we now and a surprise mention of the ‘B’ word Dr Hannah Bridges, Freelance Writer, HB Health Comms Limited Some patients actively seek opportunities to take part in clinical trials. An even
Posted on Thursday, 11th April 2019
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Apr
Patient-centred care: all in this together
We hear from patient and Bevan Advocate, Barbara Chidgey, on what ‘patient-centred care’ means to her as an inadvertent NHS ‘mystery shopper’ with a range of complex needs. Whatever our professional
Posted on Thursday, 11th April 2019
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Apr
Build trust and confidence to engage with seldom heard groups
Building trust and confidence is the first step to working with seldom heard groups according to expert speakers at PIF’s event on working with so-called ‘hard to reach’ groups. Common themes emerged
Posted on Thursday, 04th April 2019
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Jan
NHS plan promises empowered and informed patients via digital tools
People will be empowered, and their experience of health and care transformed by digital tools and information services, promises the NHS Plan published this week by NHS England. It is no surprise
Posted on Friday, 11th January 2019
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Jan
Health Information. How has it changed over the last 21 years?
Vicky Mclaren, IT & Digital Program Manager from Pancreatic Cancer Action looks at how health information has changed over the last 21 years. Slowly. Until recently, that is. The change has been
Posted on Friday, 04th January 2019
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Jan
Changes in health information over the past 21 years – and the outlook for the future
In this blog post, Rachael Twomey – Quality and Evaluation Officer at Macmillan Cancer Support reflects on the changes she has seen in health information during her career. Introduction My
Posted on Friday, 04th January 2019
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Dec
Vlog: Celebrating 21 years of health information
Listen to Ellie Rose, Patient Information Editor at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, vlog about what she finds useful about her PIF membership, her challenges in health information and her top
Posted on Friday, 14th December 2018
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Dec
Being heard above the noise
Continuing our 21st anniversary celebration of health information, Katie Salt – Information and Support Manager at Target Ovarian Cancer tells us the life saving difference health information
Posted on Tuesday, 11th December 2018
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Nov
Developing information for older people with long-term health conditions
Blog by Flora Death, Information Development Manager, Independent Age. Independent Age is a charity supporting older people. We produce a wide range of information to help people live well and stay
Posted on Friday, 30th November 2018
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Nov
Reviewing public information issued by health and social care bodies
Blog by Mike Etkind, Volunteer Panel Member, Healthwatch Bucks I’ve found myself volunteering in various health capacities since retiring from a non-health job a couple of years ago. This has
Posted on Tuesday, 27th November 2018
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