Versus Arthritis gains PIF TICK accreditation as a trusted information creator

Versus Arthritis has been awarded the PIF TICK – the UK’s only independently assessed quality mark for print and online health and care information.

Trusted information creator

To achieve this accreditation and become a ‘trusted information creator’, Versus Arthritis’ health information underwent a thorough assessment, demonstrating that it had met 10 key criteria.

This means that the information you read, watch or listen to is evidence-based, understandable, jargon-free, up-to-date, and produced to the highest possible standards.

Gaining the PIF TICK shows that we have a strong process for developing our health information resources and a commitment to accessibility and user involvement.

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 that our print and digital information is reliable and trustworthy.

The PIF TICK

The PIF TICK, launched in May 2020, is run by the non-profit Patient Information Forum (PIF). In July 2021, PIF introduced a public website – www.piftick.org.uk – to raise awareness of accredited members and help people find trusted health information.