Join Us as a Patient Voice on Our Mission to Improve Health Literacy for Patients
Why, you ask? Because health literacy levels in this country are shockingly low – seriously, check out this map. Adults in the UK struggle to understand and interpret health information. […]
If Your GP Surgery Uses the EConsult System…
If your GP surgery uses the EConsult system, do you know how to use it?
If you use an inhaler infrequently…
If you use an inhaler infrequently, have you checked recently if you have enough to see you through weekends and bank holidays in case you need to use it?
Googling Symptoms – What to Ask
Do you like Googling your symptoms? Us too. We’re not going to tell you to stop - you are trying to learn, and to take control of your health. But, to use the Internet’s health information properly, you need to know what questions to ask.
Adults: If you feel extremely cold…
If you feel extremely cold in a warm environment, you may have a high temperature. Follow the link in the post for advice.
Tip for Patients who Have a DNAR
For more information on DNARs, have a look at the information page on the NHS website here.
New Resource for Patients: Find Support and Befriending Services, Information, Tools, Equipment, Food Banks and More
Brand new resource containing a searchable collection of charities and companies providing support, information, tools, equipment, food banks and more. Categorised by health condition, circumstance or age group and available for all patients in the UK, and for health-care professionals looking for referral tools.
What To Do If You Have Fallen Over, Aged 18-64
These videos are aimed to help you find out what to do if you fall over, or what to do if you get worse after a fall. Health-care-professionals may share these videos with patients as health promotion and worsening advice.