You want your campaign to reach the people who need it most. But not just reach them - be understood too.
Using plain English makes health information easier to understand, helping more people make informed decisions about their care.
Let me support your project or campaign with the confidence that when I write I'm also:
familiar with plain English guidelines
Completed training with the Patient Information Forum (PIF) on writing health information
Completed training with the e-health xxxx on health literacy
Completed training with the Clearest on plain English writing
Professional editor
Promoting health literacy through plain language
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Types of content I work on
Case studies
Impact case studies that communicate the real-world impact of your research
Patient stories and case studies that highlight lived experience and outcomes of care and research
Patient information
Patient information leaflets and guides, either standalone or part of a series
Web content explaining conditions, treatments or services
Plain language support for existing materials to improve clarity and accessibility
Reports and research communication
Evidence summaries
Impact reports
Policy briefs
Rewrites of existing content that needs refreshing or checking for accuracy
Does your health organisation need engaging content to showcase its impact? Or patient-focused copy to support a public health education campaign?
I specialise in writing clear, accurate, evidence-based content for health organisations that engages audiences and builds trust.
With experience across clinical, public health and research settings, I create content for both public and specialist audiences. This includes accessible, informative public-facing resources as well as precise, scientifically accurate material for researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals.
All content is tailored to your audience, brand guidelines and communication goals. From standalone articles to ongoing content series, my aim is to help complex health and science topics make sense and make an impact.
You want your campaign to reach everyone who needs it. But not just reach them – be understood too.
I deliver clear, audience-focused health editing guided by plain language and health literacy best practice.
I have additional training in health literacy and plain language use, including:
Professional membership and training with the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading
elearning for healthcare – health literacy training
Plain Language Commission – plain language writing and editing
Plain English Campaign course
I apply the appropriate principles and standards to all copy and materials, and am familiar with NHS and Patient Information Forum guidelines. I handle all NHS and healthcare content securely, in line with UK GDPR requirements.
Promoting knowledge and health literacy with plain language content
For patient and public-facing materials, my approach is informed by plain language and health literacy principles, including familiarity with NHS and Patient Information Forum guidance.
If you've already written your content but it needs to be restructured or edited for grammar and style, head to my Content development or Copyediting pages for further details. I'm a trained and Professional member of the Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders and will ensure your content is accurate, accessible and fit for purpose.
"Thank you for your amazing work on our research impact stories. What a pleasure it's been to work with you again and I hope we can work together in future."
Communications manager, health research funding organisation
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