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PIF is the independent voice of health information. We promote access to trusted, evidence-based health information for all. We run the PIF TICK – the independent credibility mark for health information. www.pifonline.org.uk www.piftick.org.uk

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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Join us on 15 October for a webinar highlighting how health literacy and tackling health inequalities go hand-in-hand. The session during Health Literacy Month will explore the nuances of health and digital literacy across the UK. Sign up at pifonline.org.uk/training-eve... #HealthLiteracyMonth
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
1/2 - We have launched our new collection of health resources for students, offering information they can trust. The collection has been put together within the National Year of Reading to help young people find the information they need to take care of their health at university or college.
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🌟 We are delighted @lymphomaaction.bsky.social has been re-certified with the PIF TICK. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Anyone looking for trusted health information can search by topic at piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #PIFTick
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
1/3 - Want to understand how to use AI for health information? We have two training sessions exclusively for PIF members. The first workshop on Monday, 19 October, explores how to integrate AI into health information production workflows, while meeting the requirements of the PIF TICK criteria.
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
1/2 - Join us on 1 October for a lunchtime webinar exploring key changes to our PIF guidance on AI and health information. PIF director Sophie Randall will share updates from our guidance on optimising your website for AI search and balancing the risks and benefits of AI.
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🌟 Great news - @cllsupport.bsky.social is now PIF TICK re-certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Anyone looking for trusted health information from PIF TICK-certified organisations and individuals can search by topic here: lnkd.in/edydy-vP
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🌟@macularsociety.org has been re-certified with the PIF TICK. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. It means health information is: - Evidence-based - Easy to understand. Want to get PIF TICK certified? Find out more: pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how...
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🌟 We are delighted that @independentage.bsky.social has just been re-certified with the PIF TICK. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Holding the PIF TICK means its health information is: - Evidence-based - Up-to-date - Easy to use and understand.
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
** NEW - Developing effective facilitation skills workshop ** Join us for a workshop delving into the skills needed to effectively facilitate patient consultation events from focus groups to larger meetings. Sign up and learn more at pifonline.org.uk/training-eve... #Training #CPD
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🌟 Great news - @macmillancancer.bsky.social is now PIF TICK re-certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Anyone looking for trusted health information from PIF TICK-certified organisations can search by topic here: piftick.org.uk/health-topics/
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
@actionkidneycancer.bsky.social Well done on getting certified with the PIF TICK! The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. It means health information is: - Evidence-based - Up-to-date - Easy to use and understand. piftick.org.uk/health-topics/
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
@melanomafocus.bsky.social - well done on staying PIF TICK certified! Holding the PIF TICK means its health information is: - Evidence-based - Up-to-date - Easy to use and understand. Find out more at pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how... #PIFTick #HealthInformation
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Well done to @rcoanews.bsky.social which is now PIF TICK re-certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Search by health topic here: piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #HealthInformation #PIFTick
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Great news for @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social which is now PIF TICK re-certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Search for health information you can trust by topic at piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #HealthInformation #PIFTick
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Come and join the PIF family!
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
2025 was a year of growth, influence and increasing impact for PIF. Amid rapid technological change and growing concern about misinformation, we continued to champion quality, trusted health information. We have put together our achievements in our Annual Review at pifonline.org.uk/resources/an...
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🌟 Congratulations to @mariecurieuk.bsky.social which is now PIF TICK re-certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. If you are interested in getting PIF TICK certified, you can find out more here: lnkd.in/ek8kF_dS #PIFTick #HealthInformation
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🌟 Great news for @anthonynolan.bsky.social which is now PIF TICK re-certified. Holding the PIF TICK means its health information continues to be: - Evidence-based - Up-to-date - Easy to use and understand. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. #PIFTick
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
🌟 Congratulations to @epilepsysociety.bsky.social which is now PIF TICK re-certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Looking for trusted health information? Search by health topic at piftick.org.uk/health-topics/
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Do you want to be part of our mission to improve the quality of #HealthInformation and help the public identify credible resources? We are hiring a #PIFTick freelance assessor. Applications close on 31 August. Find out more and apply here: pifonline.org.uk/news/job-pif...
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Following the sell-out success of our last workshop on GenAI for Health Information Producers with Nidhi Parekh, we now have another date open for booking. Sign up for the 16 September session exclusive to PIF members for just £120 here: pifonline.org.uk/training-eve... #AIAndHealthInformation
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Expert speaker Sahil Shah, co-founder of Say No to Disinfo, joined us for a webinar last week on building resilience to disinformation in an age of AI. PIF members who missed this session can catch up with a recording on our website here: pifonline.org.uk/resources/we... #Disinformation
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🌟Congratulations to @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social which is now PIF TICK re-certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Holding the PIF TICK means its health information continues to: - Evidence-based - Easy to understand #HealthInformation #PIFTick
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Are you joining us next week? Sign up at pifonline.org.uk/training-eve...
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Need help with your PIF TICK? We've just launched a new mentoring scheme. Sign up for support, guidance and advice at pifonline.org.uk/my-pif/pif-t... #PIFTick #Mentoring #Support
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PIF TICK-certified information creators can now seek help from a designated mentor for an agreed number of sessions.

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Working for a health and wellbeing charity? The 2027 GSK IMPACT Awards are open to registered charities that are at least three years old, working in a health-related field in the UK, with a total annual income between £150,000 and £3 million. Find out how to apply ⬇️ bit.ly/4a3nm1D
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National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk · 06/07/2026
This year saw a small increase in young people’s reading engagement - especially for ages 14-18. There’s lots we can do to keep the momentum going. 📚 ➡️ Read our report: literacytrust.org.uk/research-ser...
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Children and young people's reading in 2026 | National Literacy Trust
This reports outlines findings from our 2026 Annual Literacy Survey, when we saw a marginal increase in reading enjoyment and frequency.
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
On Thursday, we held a webinar exploring how we can improve diversity and inclusion in health information teams. Thanks to Alex from @lgbtfdn.bsky.social for joining our panel. Watch the recording at pifonline.org.uk/resources/we... #Diversity #Inclusion #WorkplaceDiversity
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Self-Care Forum @selfcareforum.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Our @bmj.com paper is now out, showing that #selfcare confidence is high even though health professionals believe a lack of patient engagement is an obstacle to #selfcare practise. More here: bit.ly/4eFuqTx or read our President's blog on the website. @pifonline.bsky.social @pharmrj.pharmsky.app
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
🌟 Well done to @cancerresearchuk.org which is PIF TICK re-certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Holding the PIF TICK means its health information continues to: - Evidence-based - Easy to use and understand piftick.org.uk/health-topics/
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
🌟 Congratulations to @collegeoptomuk.bsky.social which is now PIF TICK re-certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Want to apply? Visit pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how... to find out more. #PIFTick #HealthInformation
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Congratulations to @marfantrust.bsky.social which is now PIF TICK certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Anyone looking for trusted health information can search by topic in our PIF TICK Directory here: piftick.org.uk/health-topics/
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Need support to navigate the changing landscape of health information? Join us for a free member-only event exploring key health information challenges and the solutions on offer. We will explore 3 of the top challenges experienced by PIF members – adapting to AI, translation and resource review.
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Want to know how to tackle disinformation? Join us for a session with Sahil Shah, co-founder of Say No to Disinfo, exploring how we can build resilience to disinformation in an age of AI. Sign up here: pifonline.org.uk/training-eve... #Disinformation #SayNoToDisinfo #Webinar
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
👉 Join us for a webinar on 2 July exploring how we can improve diversity and inclusion in health information teams. Register for your place here: pifonline.org.uk/training-eve... #Diversity #Inclusion #Webinar
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
👉 Join us for a webinar on 29 June exploring how we can embed cross-sector signposting to trusted health information. Sign up here: pifonline.org.uk/training-eve... #Webinar #TrustedHealthInformation
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🌟 Congratulations @mind.org.uk which has successfully been recertified with the PIF TICK. This means its health information continues to be: - Evidence-based. - Up-to-date. - Easy to use and understand. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. #PIFTICK
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Great to see that @rcpsych.bsky.social is PIF TICK re-certified! The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. If you are interested in getting PIF TICK certified, you can find out more here: pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how... #PIFTick #HealthInformation
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
🌟We are delighted that @wcrf.org is now PIF TICK certified. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. Looking for trusted health information? Search by health topic in our PIF TICK Directory here: piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #HealthInformation #PIFTick
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
@psoriasisuk.bsky.social is officially PIF TICK recertified! That means its health information is: - Evidence-based - Up-to-date - Easy to use and understand. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. You can apply at pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how...
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
@koothuk.bsky.social is now PIF TICK certified. This means its health information is: - Evidence-based. - Up-to-date. - Easy to use and understand. Search by topic in our PIF TICK Directory here: piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #PIFTick #HealthInformation
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Did you know it's #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth? Our trusted resources on early signs of #cancer include information from @melanomafocus.bsky.social on how to check your skin and nails for signs of #melanoma – a common type of #SkinCancer. View the collection here: piftick.org.uk/resource-col...
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🥳 The PIF TICK is six and we now have nearly 160 certified members! To celebrate, here are some of the results from our member survey: - 9 in 10 say the PIF TICK has transformed or improved their health information. - 9 in 10 would recommend the PIF TICK. Read more of what our members say below 👇
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Want to learn how to create health and digital literacy-friendly resources? Our two-day workshop offers key data on health literacy and digital exclusion, plus top tips and examples of good practice. Find out more and register here: pifonline.org.uk/training-eve... #HealthLiteracy #CPDTraining
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
🌟 NEW online workshop: Writing health information 🌟 Our popular CPD-accredited training will help you to write in plain language. It will teach you how to involve users in resource development, source reliable evidence and communicate risk effectively. Sign up at pifonline.org.uk/training-eve...
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Book before 1 June to get an early bird discount on our June training 🐦 We will explore how to effectively measure the impact of health information. It will take place on Monday 15 June from 9.15am to 1pm. Find out more and sign up here: pifonline.org.uk/training-eve... #Training #CPDCredits
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We launched the Health and Digital Literacy Survey findings for 2025/26 last month, with some results bringing hope and others causing concern. Members can watch a recording of the webinar on our website here: pifonline.org.uk/resources/we... #HealthLiteracy #DigitalInclusion
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
🌟 Welcome to @arthritisuk.bsky.social which is now PIF TICK re-certified. Its health information continues to be: - Evidence-based. - Up-to-date. - Easy to use and understand. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how...
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Arthritis UK @arthritisuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We're proud to launch the UK's first #ArthritisAwarenessMonth. This month, we’re talking about all things diagnosis. We’re in this together, through the good and the bad, from helping you to open the door to meeting you on the other side. Find out more: bit.ly/4umAruH
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
@rethinkcharity.bsky.social is now PIF TICK re-certified. This means its health information continues to be: - Evidence-based - Up-to-date - Easy to use and understand. The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed trust mark for health information. More info at pifonline.org.uk/pif-tick/how...
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