It's #HIW26. Reminding us of the importance of trustworthy health information. #winterhealth is the theme and here’s our #winterillness fact sheet which includes how long symptoms usually last, supporting #healthliteracy and #selfcare. bit.ly/2tiBs9K @adewilliams.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social
Today's #HIW26 theme is Winter Health!
Colds, flu, heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia, and depression are more common in winter, especially for those over 65 or with long-term conditions like lung disease. Staying warm is key to staying healthy.
Find resources on winter health at library.nhs.uk/phu
3/3 - You can read a story about these five new collections on the PIF TICK website here: piftick.org.uk/2026/01/18/n...
And see our resource collections in full here: piftick.org.uk/collections
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It's #HIW26. Today’s theme: #mentalhealth. When information is trustworthy, people can recognise issues, make informed choices, find safe support and avoid misinformation. @mind.org.uk + @centreformh.bsky.social's Big Mental Health Report says #mentalwellbeing has been declining since 2016–17.
Today's #HIW26 is Mental Health!
Every mind matters. We all experience times of feeling low or stressed and finding ways to feel better isn't always straightforward. In the UK, 75% of all mental health problems are established by the age of 24.
Mental health resources are shelved at WM and WLM.
3/3 - Thanks to @cancerresearchuk.org, Macmillan Cancer Support, Infopool, @prostatecanceruk.bsky.social, @breastcancernow.bsky.social, Coppafeel!, @melanomafocus.bsky.social, @ovacome.bsky.social and Bowel Cancer UK for contributing.
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Text in Punjabi reads Find signs of cancer early with trusted information. Graphic of a person with a piece of paper, and a microscopic cell and magnifying glass, along with the NHS logo and the PIF TICK. At the bottom text reads piftick.org.uk/resource-collection/early-signs-of-cancer with the Trusted Information Creator logo.
1/3 - Today's collection of trusted health resources curated in partnership with NHS England looks at signs of cancer. There is a huge amount of misinformation online about cancer, so it's vital that people can find information they can trust.
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Today #HIW2026 looks at Women’s Health
Check out the health information resources on Pregnancy, Menopause, HRT & more at library.nhs.uk/health-infor...
We have curated a Reading List for #HIW2026 which contains titles for all 5 featured #HIW26 topics
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This week is Health Information Week, a cross-sector partnership for sharing high-quality health information. Do look at the Patient Information Forum collection of quality-assured resources on today's theme, women's health.
piftick.org.uk/resource-col...
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It’s #HIW26 - health information week and today’s theme is #WomensHealth. Women face delays in diagnosis for conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Trusted information helps close that gap — and supports the families women care for every day. @healthwatchengland.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social
Today's #HIW26 theme is Women's Health!
Globally, women live longer than men but have more illness throughout life. Women's health concerns are poorly understood due to a lack of research. On average, women account for two-fifths of clinical trials.
Find women's health resources under WP and WQ.
Text in Urdu reads Look after your lungs with trusted information. Graphic of a person holding up the PIF TICK and a pair of lungs, along with the NHS logo and the PIF TICK. At the bottom text reads piftick.org.uk/resource-collection/severe-mental-illness with the Trusted Information Creator logo.
Text in Yiddish reads Look after your lungs with trusted information. Graphic of a person holding up the PIF TICK and a pair of lungs, along with the NHS logo and the PIF TICK. At the bottom text reads piftick.org.uk/resource-collection/severe-mental-illness with the Trusted Information Creator logo.
3/3 - The social media assets have been translated into Arabic, Punjabi, Romanian, Urdu and Yiddish to help reach a wider audience.
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2/2 Thanks to @rethinkcharity.bsky.social, YoungMinds , @mind.org.uk, @rcpsych.bsky.social, Expert Self Care, Tommy's and Dr Sophie GP for your contributions.
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It's #HIW26 putting a much needed focus on the importance of trusted health information and health literacy. Supporting people to understand and act upon #healthinfo is crucial if we are to improve health outcomes. @pifonline.bsky.social @helendon-rn.bsky.social @rcnlibraries.bsky.social
Today's #HIW26 theme is Translated Patient Information!
For speakers of other languages, health resources are not easy to understand. Online translators can help but may not always correctly translate the meanings of complex or technical information.
Visit www.nhs.uk/about-us/hea... to learn more.
Today's #HIW26 theme is Children and Young People!
Caring for all children, from newborns to teens, comes with questions. Every child grows at their own pace. Learn what to expect in physical, emotional and social wellbeing, and when to ask a professional.
Pediatric resources are shelved under WS.
Welcome to Health Information Week! Today's theme is health information in languages other than English. Following updates to @pifonline.bsky.social directory in collaboration with NHS and public libraries, you can include language in the PIF TICK search piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #hiw2026 #hiw26
