Health Literacy is about people having enough knowledge, understanding, skills and confidence to use health information, to be more active partners in their care, and to navigate health and social care systems. Health Literacy is being increasingly recognised as a significant public health concern. Health Literacy can affect anyone at anytime, for example receiving new or distressing health information. Never make assumptions about a person’s health literacy level as it may not always be apparent.
Good Communication Techniques from Alan Davidson on Vimeo.
Health Literacy in Scotland. Making it Easy from NES on Vimeo.
Those of us with lower levels of Health Literacy:
Further information can be found on the following websites:
Making it Easy – a health literacy action plan for Scotland
Making it Easier - a health literacy action plan for Scotland 2017-2025
The Health Literacy Place – this website is the main source of health literacy resources in Scotland.
It’s okay to ask (pdf) – Getting the most out of your health care appointment