Free plain english training for the health sector

Date: 
Monday, 7 November, 2011
Monday afternoon, 28 November 2011
On 28 November, MSD and NALA will once again join forces to advise and promote the benefits of removing literacy-related barriers in the health sector.
Healthcare professionals and advocacy groups face particular challenges in ensuring that patients or service users can understand basic health information whether they receive it in writing, in person or over the phone.

MSD and the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) would like to invite you to an afternoon seminar, where there will be a presentation of the first ever results from the Ireland EU Health Literacy Survey. This will be followed by free plain English and literacy awareness training for employees in the health sector.  

What:                   Irish Health Literacy Seminar and Training Event

Where:                 Royal College of Physicians, 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

When:                  Monday, 28November 2011

Time:                    1pm:                      Light lunch

                                1.30 – 2.45:         Health Literacy – an introduction

                                                                Results from Ireland EU Health Literacy Survey

                                                                Details of Crystal Clear Health Literacy Awards

                                3.00 – 5.00:         Free plain English and health literacy training workshops

At the seminar Dr Gerardine Doyle will present the findings of the EU's first survey on the extent of the problem of health literacy, its impact on the health of the Irish people and the importance of clear communications with the public.    

To mark the launch of the results of the first ever EU Health Literacy Survey, NALA, supported by MSD, will be offering free Plain English training specifically for health care professionals and advocacy groups. Spaces are limited so advance booking is advised.

The event also marks the launch of the 5th annual Crystal Clear MSD Health Literacy Awards. Previous award winners will be on hand to talk about their entries, share best practice and help you with any potential entries.

Places are limited so please email healthliteracy@corporatereputations.ie to reserve a place.

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