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Health Literacy: Tools for talking about health and care
This badge introduces the concept of "health literacy" and suggests communication tips to help you have better health and care conversations with the people you support.
The “Tools for talking about health and care” Open Badge provides communication tips for anyone working with individuals who have health and care needs. When having health and care discussions with the people you support, it can be difficult to know if the information is understood. Upon completion of this badge you will have a better understanding of the importance of health literacy techniques in your daily practice.
- Watch the “Tools for talking about health and care” video below (click here for an accessible transcript).
- Explain what “Teach Back” is.
- Tell us in a statement of around 150 words, how you may be able to use these health literacy tools in your own setting.
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- Watch the “Tools for talking about health and care” video (or read the accessible transcript).
- Explain what “Teach Back” is.
- Tell us in a statement of around 150 words, how you may be able to use these health literacy tools in your own setting.
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The Knowledge Network for health and social care
The Knowledge Network for health and social care is a digital library designed for thos working within social care in Scotland. Here you will find high-quality materials like eBooks and eJournals to help inform your research and practice.
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I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.
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