Final theme for #HIW2022
- Lindsay Snell
- Jun 20, 2022
- 2 min read
Full details of the final theme for Health Information Week #HIW2022 are now available. Health Education England (NHS) and The Reading Agency have worked in partnership to bring together a new list entitled ‘Your Health Collection’, to support users of health and prison libraries to understand and manage their health. The collection of 10 books and 30 digital resources were chosen by those working in healthcare, health information and knowledge and library specialists working in the NHS, in prisons, in public health and in Higher Education. The resources chosen are accessible, inclusive and reflect the diversity of society.
The resources are listed with the other '#HIW2022 resources at healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfoweek/resources
All the online tools are free to access. The 10 books are:
Preparing for the Menopause and Perimenopause by Dr Louise Newson (2021)
The Trans Guide to Mental Health and Wellbeing by Katy Lees (2022)
Men’s Health: All You Need to Know in One Concise Manual by Jim Pollard (2020)
The Natural Health Service: How Nature Can Mend Your Mind by Isabel Hardman (2020)
The book about getting older (for people who don’t want to talk about it) by Dr Lucy Pollock (2021)
A manual for Being Human by Dr Sophie Mort (2021)
Chronic Pain Management: Your two-part plan for understanding pain and finding relief by David Walton (2021)
How to Build a Healthy Brain: Reduce stress, anxiety and depression and future-proof your brain by Kimberley Wilson (2020)
It’s Not Ok to Feel Blue (and other lies) by Scarlett Curtis (2019)
Recovery: The Lost Art of Convalescence by Dr Gavin Francis (2022)
The 20 digital resources signpost to evidence-based information by trusted organisations. For example, St John's Ambulance, Scope, Age UK, Mind, Terence Higgins Trust, and NHS resources including the NHS app www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/ The digital resources include websites, podcasts, and YouTube clips.
You will find information on how to prepare for a health consultation, easy read health resources on a range of health conditions, personal stories about what it’s like to live with a health condition and living well with long-term health conditions.
More information about the Your Health Collection list can be found at library.nhs.uk/yhc/
This is a valuable initiative that highlights the importance of accessible and reliable health information for everyone. Providing inclusive resources, trusted digital tools, and educational materials helps people better understand their health and make informed decisions.
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Great work in bringing together useful resources that support awareness, education, and better decision-making.
Great initiative—promoting access to reliable and inclusive health information is so important, especially with resources like the “Your Health Collection” helping people make better decisions about their wellbeing.
It also reminds me how information literacy matters in other areas too—for example, when people ask “why does Robinhood restrict day trading,” it usually comes down to rules and risk management, but without proper knowledge, it can feel confusing or misleading.
A fantastic, accessible collection of trusted health resources. Great to see such a diverse range curated to support people in managing their health. It’s a reminder of the value of seeking knowledge and healing, just as Surah Yasin encourages comfort, hope, and reflection during times of need.
What a wonderful and inclusive initiative! 💚 Health Information Week #HIW2022 truly empowers people to take control of their wellbeing with trusted and accessible resources. It’s beautiful to see such collaboration between health professionals, educators, and the community. Just like how we share birthday wishes for friends to spread love and positivity, sharing valuable health knowledge is another way to show we care — because good health is the best gift we can give one another.
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