Our Writing Principles

These guidelines describe how articles on Crash Survivors Network are researched, written and checked. They exist so readers know what to expect from us, and so we have something to hold ourselves to.

Choosing topics

We prioritise questions that people actually face during recovery and everyday health: practical worries, confusing systems and decisions that need some background. We avoid topics where the only honest answer is "ask your specialist", unless we can usefully explain what to ask.

Sources

• Where public health bodies publish guidance, we start there.
• We describe research in general terms and say when evidence is limited, early or conflicting.
• We do not invent figures, studies, quotations or expert opinions.
• If we are unsure about something, we leave it out rather than guess.

Health claims

We do not claim that any food, supplement, device, exercise or therapy will cure, prevent or treat a condition. When we describe possible benefits, we keep the language cautious and remind readers to check with a qualified professional, particularly where medicines, pregnancy, chronic conditions or recent injuries are involved.

Tone

We write in plain British English, explain jargon when we cannot avoid it and keep paragraphs short. We aim to sound like a level-headed friend: encouraging but realistic, and never shaming anyone for their habits, body or pace of recovery.

Products, businesses and links

Some articles mention products, retailers, clinics or other publications, sometimes with a link. Those mentions must fit the topic naturally and must not be presented as medical advice. A link is never an endorsement, and we avoid language that pressures readers to buy anything.

Images

Pictures on the site are illustrative stock photography. They do not show our readers or the specific people, places or products described in an article.

Review and updates

Articles are reread when guidance changes or when readers raise a concern. Significant changes are handled under our corrections policy.