For an overview of Health Literacy policy and strategy as well as access to tools and techniques to support you in your work with healthcare information check out these websites:
Guidance and support document for policy-makers and implementers in Europe.
A health literacy programme developed in partnership with Health Education England and NHS Education for Scotland.
Vision for the future of the NHS in England.
Includes links out to a health literacy toolkit.
A wealth of resources, including published research and reports, toolkit of techniques and access to an e-learning package.
Action plan for improving health literacy in Scotland.
Review of progress and next steps from the Five Year Forward View.
A huge range of events and resources aimed at supporting everyone involved working in health information and support. PIF also run the only UK wide quality mark for healthcare information – PIF Tick.