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They include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Promote the practice of preparing\u00a0<strong>clear and easy-to-follow point of use instructions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage test manufacturers and suppliers to\u00a0<strong>consider point-of-use instructions when creating documentation<\/strong>\u00a0for their tests and support manufacturers and distributors in preparation of these to suit specific audiences and circumstances.<\/li>\n<li>Implement\u00a0<strong>user-centred design research and practice<\/strong>\u00a0in producing instructional documentation for users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A \u2018toolkit\u2019 that we have in development aims to feedback the findings of our research through industry bodies and health groups to raise awareness of the importance of Point of Use instructions.<\/p>\n<p>We are delighted to be joined by Ily, who has a background in Pharmacy and experience working in a COVID-19 testing service delivery. 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