Description:

This workshop will increase participants’ knowledge of what health literacy is and why it is important.

By the end of the session, participants will:

• Have increased understanding of what health literacy is, and how it might impact on everyday practice
• Have increased awareness of the impact of low health literacy on individuals’ everyday lives, and on the services that support them
• Understand what low health literacy looks and feels like
• Be familiar with tools and techniques that they can use in practice
• Understand how effective health literacy approaches can support person centred care, positive behavioural / lifestyle changes, and enhance shared decision making

Event Date: 30 January 2020 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closing Date: Bookings closed

Category: Regional CPD Event

Trainer: Claire Masterman and Rachel Steele

Location: Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle