Health literacy: The role of NHS library and knowledge services

Health Info Libr J. 2021 Jun;38(2):150-154. doi: 10.1111/hir.12371. Epub 2021 May 29.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: consumer health; health information needs; health literacy; patient information.

MeSH terms

  • England
  • Health Literacy / trends*
  • Humans
  • Knowledge
  • Libraries, Medical / trends*
  • State Medicine / organization & administration
  • State Medicine / trends