Empowering children and their guardians via health literacy: a paramedic approach

Health literacy is fundamental to accessing and navigating healthcare systems, understanding and using health information, enabling effective communication, promoting patient empowerment and reducing health inequalities. Despite their central role in the community, it remains unclear how well paramedics in England understand health literacy. As healthcare evolves, particularly in public health, paramedics are uniquely positioned to promote health literacy among children and their families. This article raises awareness of health literacy in paramedic practice and highlights its importance for improving patient care and supporting continuing professional development.