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Win a prize with the Health Libraries in Health Information Week!

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 Health Information week is a national campaign promoting high quality health information for a better quality of life – learn more at your Health Library.

 Our patients benefit from quality health information. They: 

  • feel informed, confident and empowered rather than overwhelmed and fearful 
  • are more likely to follow treatment, reducing costs and reducing complaints 
  • have stronger partnerships with you and the team and an increased understanding of their health 

We are running a competition to highlight the good quality information you give to your patients. You could have prepared the information yourselves, or it could be information you give clear direction to. The format can be whatever works best in your context (but we do love a good display!) 

image of cupcakes advertising the competition


We will be looking for: 

  • Simple easy to understand information with minimal or no jargon 
  • Is the information using an evidence base? 
  • Does the information come from or does it reference a reliable source? 
  • Is the information up-to-date? 
  • Is the information relevant to the patient and carers? 
  • Where does the information come from and is this relevant to those being treated in the UK?

 Judges will be representatives from each Health Library and a colleague from UHNM Communications team. Closing date is Wednesday 7th July, and the winner will be announced on Friday 9th July. 

Email your entry photos or documents to health.library@keele.ac.uk or Library@uhnm.nhs.uk If you want to tweet use #hiwcomp or @Countyhealthlib 

  • Benefits adapted from Health Education England's health literacy training 04.21 
  • Criteria adapted from https://www.pfizer.com/health/literacy/patients-and-families/what-is-clearhealth-communication accessed 06.21 

Remember to contact your local Health Library for help with any of your information or evidence needs!

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