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2025 Awards Celebrate Innovations in Accessible Health Communication

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

The 2025 Communiqué Awards celebrated health communication innovations that prioritize accessibility and impact by transforming complex medical jargon into clear language.
Patiently AI was highlighted for helping over 40% of UK adults with health information.
Beth Masters (winner, Early Career Achiever category) advocates for inclusive healthcare communication.
The awards drew over 200 entries judged by 140 experts, reflecting the industry's resilience in a changing landscape and diversity among participating agencies.

History

Historical Context

The 2015 Communiqué Awards highlighted the need for clear health communication, as the NHS reported that 40% of UK adults struggled to understand health information. This issue echoes the 1999 Institute of Medicine report, which advocated for clearer communication in healthcare. The ongoing focus on accessibility reflects a broader commitment to inclusive healthcare practices, ensuring vital information is comprehensible for all.

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Story summary

The 2025 Communiqué Awards celebrated health communication innovations that prioritize accessibility and impact by transforming complex medical jargon into clear language.
Patiently AI was highlighted for helping over 40% of UK adults with health information.
Beth Masters (winner, Early Career Achiever category) advocates for inclusive healthcare communication.
The awards drew over 200 entries judged by 140 experts, reflecting the industry's resilience in a changing landscape and diversity among participating agencies.

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