Transcript: The link between health literacy and health inequalities -Introductory video

Welcome to the Link between health literacy and health inequalities learning resource.  

This has been designed for anyone in health and social care, along with those providing public services, who have roles connected with health literacy and health inequalities.  

Poor health can be associated with poor health literacy. And poor health literacy can have an affect on anyone.  

Health literacy impacts on our ability to process and use health information; and the ability for individuals to manage their health by themselves, and alongside their health providers. 

With current health information not being fully understood by 60% of the UK population, it is vital that we improve health literacy where we can, and in doing so, impact on levels of health inequalities.  

In this learning resource, you will find out about links between health literacy and health inequalities, identify high risk groups, and explore actions you can take to make a positive difference for everyone. 

You will be provided with tools and techniques to follow, moments for personal reflection, and means to assess progression in your knowledge and understanding. 

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