Information Prescriptions

Develops an understanding of the considerations and skills needed to issue information prescriptions in the most appropriate way

Overview
Everyone who has a long-term condition or social care need will be offered an information prescription in consultation with a health or social care professional. Information prescriptions guide people to relevant and reliable sources of information to allow them to
feel more in control and better able to manage their condition and maintain their independence. Information prescriptions can take many forms, with many different types of information, and can be issued by a wide range of different professionals and clinicians. This course therefore looks at the specifics of information prescriptions and skills when issuing them.

• Module 1: Understanding information prescriptions
• Module 2: Assessing information needs
• Module 3: Meeting information needs
• Module 4: Your information prescriptions.

What will learners get out of it

• Understanding of what an information prescription is
• Knowledge of why information prescriptions are important
• Overview of the benefits of issuing information prescriptions
• What is contained in an information prescription.

Who is the course for
This course has been written to help everyone who is involved in delivering Information Prescriptions.

Assessment
Once learners have completed Modules 1-3, they can fill out and print an action plan to highlight any areas that require further learning. Learning progress can be tracked by managers for internal development.

Accreditations & Endorsements
This course was originally commissioned by the Department of Health (DH). Developed and endorsed by NHS Employers.

Duration: 1 hour 40 mins approx