“What you are reading, watching or listening to from Meningitis Now is produced to the best possible standard.”
We’re delighted to report that Meningitis Now have received the Patient Information Forum (PIF) TICK accreditation quality mark for our printed and digital health information.
The PIF TICK is the only independently assessed quality mark for printed and digital health information. Many health charities and NHS organisations use it as a mark of trusted health information.
To become a ‘trusted information creator’, we had to undergo a stringent assessment showing we met 10 key criteria, covering such areas as systems, training, need, evidence and transparency.
Claire Donovan, our Helpline and Information Nurse Manager, said: “This means you can be assured that what you are reading, watching or listening to from Meningitis Now is evidence-based, understandable, jargon-free, up-to-date and produced to the best possible standard.”
Reliable and trustworthy
She added: “Gaining the PIF TICK shows we have a strong process for developing our health information resources.
“With so much information online it can be difficult to know what to trust. This quality mark is a quick and easy way for people to be assured our information is reliable and trustworthy.”
The PIF TICK, which launched in May 2020, is run by the non-profit Patient Information Forum (PIF). In July 2021, a website was launched to raise awareness of PIF TICK accredited members and help people find trusted health information.
The site also includes guides on topics including spotting false health information and understanding evidence.
Ever-growing community
PIF TICK manager Dan Wills said: “We are thrilled to welcome Meningitis Now to our ever-growing community of accredited PIF TICK members. Accurate, accessible, evidence-based information is key to increasing patient empowerment and improving health outcomes.”
Look out for the PIF TICK logo, which will be appearing on our webpages and added to new and updated information resources.
