buzz Library and Knowledge Service is delivering free training sessions for health, social care, community and voluntary sector staff on misinformation and health literacy as part of their Better Information Programme. There are two sessions: Introduction to Misinformation and Health Literacy Awareness. Book your place to find out how you can empower people to make more informed decisions about their health through health information.
Introduction to misinformation
Throughout the pandemic, front line workers, community groups and health professionals have not only had to fight coronavirus but also misinformation. The introduction to misinformation course gives you the skills to help your clients and communities check the quality and accuracy of online health information. The course is free and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.
Book your place using the links below:
27 January 2022, 10am-11.30am, register here
28 February 2022, 2pm-3.30pm, register here
16 March 2022, 12pm-3.30pm, register here
Health literacy awareness
Did you know that around half of adults struggle to understand the health information they’re given? This course will raise your awareness of how health literacy affects your clients, your service and you. It will also signpost to simple techniques that can help make information more understandable, helping people get more out of the support you provide. The course is free and lasts 1 hour.
Book your place using the links below:
19 January 2022, 2pm-3pm, register here
18 February 2022, 10am-11am, register here
31 March 2022, 12pm-1pm, register here
Arrange a session for your team
The buzz Library and Knowledge Service can also deliver training sessions to Manchester-based organisations and groups. The team are happy to deliver either or both of their training sessions online. If you would like to arrange a training session for staff in your organisation or group, email: [email protected]
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