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This account was created by the HEE/CILIP leadership course project group promoting Health Information Week as a national campaign. #HIW2025

Joined March 2018
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Thanks for following our #HIW2026 thread! Accessible, trusted health information helps people make informed decisions and access the right care. 💡 Share your ideas below or tag @Healthinfoweek. Resources: bit.ly/HIW2026
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Winter Health is the final theme of Health Information Week. Saturday and Sunday are great opportunities to continue posting, reposting, and sharing content from any of the five themes. bit.ly/HIW2026 #HIW2026 @Healthinfoweek
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It moves among us, hiding in plain sight, spreading lies. It’s name? Misinformation. It’s mission? Corrupting the internet with fake news and advice. The only way to stop it is for misinformation to be unmasked. library.nhs.uk/health-inform… #HIW2026 #MisinformationUnmasked
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Lovely to see the link between winter health and mood‑boosting books highlighted this #HIW2026
Todays focus for Health Information Week is Winter Health. Cosy up with a good book in front of the fire! We have a growing collection of Fiction, Health and Wellbeing books for members to borrow. #HIW2026
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Winter Health - Quality health information helps people stay well and manage seasonal challenges. Discover ideas: bit.ly/HIW2026 #HIW2026 @Healthinfoweek
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Reliable information supports mental wellbeing and helps people find the right help. Explore ideas: bit.ly/HIW2026 #HIW2026 @Healthinfoweek
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Whatever the theme of the information, look at local health literacy geodata to get a sense of how likely it is to be understood: healthliteracy.geodata.uk/ #HIW2026 @healthinfoweek
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Clear, trusted health information empowers women to manage their health and wellbeing. See ideas: bit.ly/HIW2026 #HIW2026 @Healthinfoweek
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Want to improve how you communicate with patients?  Try using Teach Back to check your patient has understood the key messages.  Watch this NHS roleplay to learn more. Health Literacy: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… #HIW2026 @Healthinfoweek
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Accessible health information in different languages ensures everyone can understand and act on advice. Find ideas: bit.ly/HIW2026 #HIW2026 @Healthinfoweek
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📢 Health Information Week 2026 is Here! 19–25 Jan we celebrate accessible, trusted health information for everyone. Follow @Healthinfoweek and tag #HIW2026 💡 Share your ideas! Resources: bit.ly/HIW2026
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Reliable health information helps children and young people make informed choices and supports families. Explore ideas and resources: bit.ly/HIW2026 #HIW2026 @Healthinfoweek
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📢 Health Information Week 2026 is coming! 19–25 Jan we celebrate accessible, trusted health information for everyone. Follow #HIW2026 and tag @Healthinfoweek. 💡 Share your ideas! Resources: bit.ly/HIW2026
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📢Easy Read Guides for Better Health Looking for ideas and resources for Health Information Week (19–25 Jan)? NHS Knowledge and Library Services have launched two new easy read guides for people with learning disabilities: 👉 bit.ly/easy-read-guides #HIW2026 @Healthinfoweek
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✅ Get Ready to Talk About Your Health – tips for preparing for appointments and knowing your rights. ✅ 3 Questions for Better Health – adapted from NICE guidance to support shared decision-making. Discover how your organisation can participate bit.ly/easy-read-guides #HIW2026
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📢 Health Information Week 2026 is coming! 19–25 Jan we celebrate accessible, trusted health information for everyone. Follow #HIW2026 and tag @Healthinfoweek. 💡 Share your ideas! Resources: bit.ly/HIW2026
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Appreciation to all involved in the 5 days of #HIW2025. Please feel free to post and repost over the next few days. We will keep you posted on developments for the next Health Information Week dates and events.
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Enhance your digital skills this Day 5 @Healthinfoweek with resources like the BBC’s WebWise, FutureLearn’s digital guide, and Learn My Way’s free courses. Explore NHS England’s step-by-step guides for the NHS app and GP services. #HIW2025 #HealthLiteracy bit.ly/HIW2025
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Thank you all for taking part in day 4 of #HIW2025! We'll be back tomorrow with our final theme – #DigitalLiteracy.
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#InformationLiteracy is an important element of #HealthLiteracy. The @infolitgroup website supports practitioners and researchers from around the world with an interest in information and #DigitalLiteracy. Find out more here: infolit.org.uk/ #HIW2025
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The @NIHRresearch evidence collection on #HealthLiteracy makes the case for improving #PatientInformation. It also includes tips on how to make sure everyone can understand the information they are given. evidence.nihr.ac.uk/collecti… #HIW2025 #HealthInformation #HealthInformationWeek
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Our next resource is from @IndependentAge. It includes tips on getting the best results from #HealthInformation searches and what to check before you use or share information. The page also offers guidance on managing your health online. independentage.org/get-advic… #HIW2025
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