Huge thanks to all of you have responded  - Hitting the Headlines was the majority choice but also some other very useful sources and comments.
 
When I have put something together I will notify you all and am happy to share it if it is useful to others.
 
Thanks again
 
Barbara
 

Barbara Norrey MA (Dist), BA (Joint Hons), Dip Lib, Dip Cons

Library Services Manager .
Essex Public Health Resource Unit (EPHRU)
8 Collingwood Road, Witham, Essex CM8 2TT
Tel: 01376 302268
www.ephru.nhs.uk

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 -----Original Message-----
From: UK medical/ health care library community / information workers [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Norrey Barbara (5PX) Mid Essex PCT
Sent: 12 August 2010 12:41
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Public Information

Hi all,
 
I have been asked to put together some information for the public re information on health issues - for example media stories etc, and basically how they assess their validity. I can tell them how to do this on the internet, but how do I tell them which news stories to believe...apart from "if it's the News of the World/Sunday Sport/Daily Mail etc. take with a pinch of salt?!". I'm trying to cover every angle and not everyone has easy access to the internet or local library to double check these things, so apart from calling an NHS helpline has anyone any other useful suggestions please ?
 
Hopeful thanks in advance
 
best
Barbara
 

Barbara Norrey

Library Services Manager
Essex Public Health Resource Unit (EPHRU)
8 Collingwood Road, Witham, Essex CM8 2TT
Tel: 01376 302268
www.ephru.nhs.uk




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