Improving Health Literacy Training
Course Description:
In the UK, 43% of adults struggle to understand written health information. 61% struggle when it contains words and numbers. This course will help you understand techniques to improve comprehension of health information to improve health outcomes.
Learning outcome from the course:
- Understand how low health literacy affects health inequalities
- Recognise how poor health literacy can impact a patient's care
- Identify barriers that prevent patients from understanding information
- Apply clear communication techniques to support patient decisions
- Use strategies that increase comprehension of health information
- Support patient empowerment through improved information sharing
Who is the course for?
This workforce training is designed for professionals who support the public with illness, injury, or lifestyle behaviour change. It is relevant to doctors, nurses, health educators, social workers, receptionists, volunteers, and others working in health or care settings where clear health communication and comprehension is essential.
What does the course include?
- An overview of the impact of low health literacy
- Tools to improve written and verbal communication in healthcare
- Practical strategies to ensure patient understanding
- Case studies showing applied health communications improvements
- A chance to review participants' own materials
- Training exercises to practice techniques in a safe environment
- A reference sheet of key techniques for use during consultation
Dates available and booking links:
Wednesday, April 15: 10:00-12:00 - Improving Health Literacy Tickets, Wed, Apr 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Tuesday, June 23: 1:00 - 3:00 - Improving Health Literacy Tickets, Tue, Jun 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
Monday, September 14th: 1:00 - 3:00 - Improving Health Literacy Tickets, Mon, Sep 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
Thursday, December 3rd: 10:00 - 12:00 - Improving Health Literacy Tickets, Thu, Dec 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
