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healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 21h

It's been so fantastic to see the commitment, activity and understanding of the importance of #healthliteracy during #HealthLiteracyMonth. Challenge is to keep the momentum going during the next 11 months. Here at @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social we will certainly be doing our best to keep it going

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 1d

Here at @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social during #HealthLiteracyMonth we were wondering if the NHS uses too much jargon/ too many acronyms. Here are some we thought of - AF BMI CPN CT scan DVT ECG HRT IV MRI NSAID RTA TAVI UTI VTE. Think we have answered our question! Please post any that you think of

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 3d

Can't believe it's the final week of #healthliteracymonth. Very heartening to see so much activity and interest. At @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social we will be aiming to keep the momentum going for the next 11 months - particularly with regard to national government action!!!

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 3d

During #healthliteracymonth you might want to take a look at the International Handbook of Health Literacy #healthliteracy bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/display/book...

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 7d

A crowded curriculum with little space for new topics is one of the biggest challenges in embedding #healthliteracy into schools according to Hugh van't Hoff speaking at our #healthliteracymonth webinar this morning

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 7d

If you couldn't make our #healthliteracymonth webinar today a recording is available so you have another chance to hear from our brilliant speakers. Email [email protected] if you would like it sent to you #healthliteracy

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 8d

Understanding how to obtain and maintain positive mental health, understanding mental health and treatments available, knowing how to seek help and reducing stigma are key features of mental health literacy said Alexandra Fretian at our webinar this morning #healthliteracy #healthliteracymonth

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 8d

Heartening to hear from Alexandra Fretian at the Technical University of Munich that they have a dedicated #healthliteracy department which is very active #healthliteracymonth

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 8d

Fascinating presentation at @HLUK webinar from Hugh van't Hoff on the features underpinning Facts4Life which centres on children's experience and involving parents #healthliteracymonth

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 10d

Can't believe we are more than halfway through #healthliteracymonth and that our webinar on #healthliteracy and children and young people is only 3 days away. It's on Thursday thus week at 10am UK time.

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 16d

If you are finding it difficult to download the link for our webinar on 23rd October please email [email protected] for assistance

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 16d

As we are nearly halfway through #healthliteracymonth it's worth reflecting on the realife system and personal impacts of not addressing this vital policy area - including missed appointments, unnecessary repeat appointments, late diagnosis, not taking medication in the optimal way, decision regret

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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 16d

‘Resident doctors are not just today’s workforce – they are tomorrow’s clinical leaders. If the NHS is to retain them, it must act now. Reform of medical training is not optional. It is essential.’

Dr Hatty Douthwaite reflects on the 2025 RCP next generation survey: ow.ly/XuaB50XaFOE

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healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 16d

Our #healthliteracy month webinar on 23rd October 10.00 UK time is via Teams. It lasts an hour and the link to join is

Building health literacy through childhood and adolescence | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 16d

Delighted to let you know that the speakers at our webinar on 23/10/25 at 10am UK time which is on building #healthliteracy through childhood and adolescence include @JohnDavis & @Hughvan'tHoff from Facts4Life and Alexandra Frietan & Torsten Bollweg from Techgnical University Munich

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 20d

International Plain Language Day on 13 October.
Learn more. You can check out what this year’s conference was about here: www.accessforallconference.com.
Join the conversation on social media with #IPlainDay.

www.accessforallconference.com

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healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 28d

Very excited that our seminar which takes place in #healthliteracymonth will focus on working with children and young people will look at how Facts4Life in the UK work with children and young people and hear from Germany about work to advance mental health literacy at a young age #healthliteracy

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healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 28d

Delighted to confirm that our webinar on health literacy for children and young people will be held on 23rd October at 10.00am UK time. Speakers are from Facts4 Life and Techgnical University of Munich. Speaker biogs and booking details will follow very soon.

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healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · 29d

Can't believe it's October already which means #healthliteracymonth. Details to follow shortly about our webinar later this month on health literacy for children and young people #healthliteracy

healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · Sep 12

Keep an eye out for future posts as we share details about our upcoming seminar on #healthliteracy during October's #healthliteracymonth

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Mrinalini Dey @drminidey.bsky.social · Sep 12

Improving health literacy is likely to contribute to better disease control, mental health & patient experience.

Watch this space for further work in this area!

Huge thanks to all co-authors.

🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

@healthliteracyuk.bsky.social

Association of health literacy with disease outcomes in inflammatory arthritis: a systematic review

This study aims to conduct a systematic literature review (SLR) to summarise associations between health literacy and inflammatory arthritis (IA) outc…

www.sciencedirect.com

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healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · Sep 12

Looking forward to your important future work in this area

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healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

If you’re doing anything for #2025healthliteracymonth we'd love to hear from you

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healthliteracyuk.bsky.social @healthliteracyuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Can't believe it's less than 1 month before the start of #2025healthliteracymonth

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