The Marie Curie easy read booklets are a good example of picture based educational materials mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/p…

Using pictures and visuals can help improve health understanding when communicating new or complex ideas. Find out more buff.ly/3E2l6qW #healthliteracy @SSKS_Online & Knowledge Network @RCGP Jason Leitch @nhsscotland Scot Gov Health

“The Self Management Fund continues to spark the development of innovative and vital projects across the country and has allocated over 26 million pounds since 2009, which has provided funding for over 432 projects throughout that time.” Neil Gray MSP “ #ALLIANCEConf24

Great to have Neil Gray MSP speaking at The ALLIANCE conference #ALLIANCEConf24

Cab Sec Neil Gray MSP opens #ALLIANCEConf24

How Asking Open-Ended Questions Positively Affects the Patient Experience youtube.com/watch?v=A9pqhd…

What is the evidence on the methods, frameworks and indicators used to evaluate #healthliteracy policies, programmes and interventions at the regional, national and organizational levels? who.int/europe/publica…
Summary ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK54929…

Pharmacists Play a Crucial Role When Addressing #HealthLiteracy pharmacytimes.com/view/pharmacis…

People can struggle with lots of info at once, break it down into chunks & encourage questions This @SSKS_Online & Knowledge Network video & our website has more buff.ly/3E4UpBW #healthliteracy @SSKS_Online Knowledge Network @RCGP Jason Leitch Scot Gov Health

#ItsOKtoAsk !
When you understand what's going on with your health, you can make better decisions around your care and treatment.

For more info on questions to ask at your
next appointment visit: nhsinform.scot/its-ok-to-ask

Organizational health literacy is not a given. Join my Health Literacy Powerhouse Leadership Forum to accelerate your impact. It is an exclusive deep-dive leadership event 6-7 June

#healthliteracy #healthliteracy powerhouse #organizationalhealthliteracy shoutout.wix.com/so/99OyfPB5R?l…

Teachback & checking understanding has never been more important. Watch the video from @SSKS_Online & Knowledge Network and visit our website to learn more. buff.ly/3P45dGR #healthliteracy @RCGP Jason Leitch @nhsscotland Scot Gov Health

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. buff.ly/3mXZ6bB #healthliteracy @RCGP Jason Leitch @nhsscotland Scot Gov Health

This week, we're revisiting our thoughts in response to a great question from a We ❤️ Health Literacy reader: In today’s #HealthComm landscape, how can we make sure our language is both inclusive and clear? Answer: communicatehealth.com/wehearthealthl… #HealthLiteracy

Offering routine support with paperwork can reduce pressures on people who may struggle with forms and support your service in gathering the information required to help buff.ly/3QSzJoB #healthliteracy Knowledge Network @RCGP Jason Leitch Scot Gov Health

This #MSWeek , we would like to shine a light on some of the services on ALISS supporting people living with MS:
1) aliss.org/services/falki…
2) aliss.org/services/free-…
3) aliss.org/services/ms-so…
4) aliss.org/services/multi…
5) aliss.org/services/multi…

#ConnectingYouToYourCommunity

Watch our latest #ALLIANCELive video here, from our last #SelfManagement Network Scotland meeting.

Feeling Good App Feeling Good is an NHS accredited, evidence based app to help people cope with stress, worry, depression and sleep issues.

Watch here: youtu.be/4LzbR8PiifA

Using pictures and visuals can help improve health understanding when communicating new or complex ideas. Our website has more buff.ly/3E2l6qW #healthliteracy Knowledge Network @RCGP Jason Leitch @nhsscotland Scot Gov Health

Important deadline reminder! Let us celebrate #HealthLiteracy around the world. Be aware that all abstracts for the 2024 Global Health Literacy Summit must be submitted by: April 25, 2024 (23.59 CEST). Submit your abstract today! Visit: lnkd.in/dfWEMAXx.

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