Meet our Health Literacy Experts – Introducing Jon Cope
Meet Jon Cope and find out why he believes that making assumptions about people’s level of understanding is one of the most common pitfalls when producing health information.
Meet our Health Literacy Experts – Introducing Sally Snow
Meet Sally Snow and find out how a Cambridge graduate with a PhD in evolutionary molecular biology ended up building a career focused on demystifying science and making health information understandable to the general public.
Why health literacy is so important – and what you can do about it
There’s a good chance a lot of the people you want to reach can’t understand what you are writing. Health literacy consultant Eleanor Stanley shares what health literacy is, who it benefits and what we, as healthcare communicators. can do to make a difference.
The art and science of health literacy
By combining evidence-based health literacy principles and user research, we can make health information more understandable and easier to act on. Find out how from Sally Snow.
Three steps towards better health information
Health literacy impacts health outcomes and drives inequalities. Clear, engaging and accessible health information can inspire healthy lifestyle choices and support safe use of medicines. In this blog, Sally Snow explores our role as healthcare communicators in helping organisations achieve higher standards of health literacy.