Health literacy: The role of NHS library and knowledge services.

Health Info Libr J

Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

Published: June 2021

Health literacy is key to person-centred, preventative healthcare and is both a societal and individual responsibility. This feature describes work undertaken by Health Education England, the Community Health and Learning Foundation and NHS Library and Knowledge Services to raise awareness among NHS staff and other key partners of the impact of low health literacy. It highlights a range of health literacy resources and ideas for developing and adapting these tools for remote delivery during and post-pandemic. D.I.

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