After Spotify wrapped dropped last week we thought you'd like to see our library version. You've all been very busy using our services and we look forward to doing it all again next year!
Today is World Patient Safety Day.
Did you know that the 60% of UK adults don’t fully understand the health information that they are given? Attend our Health Information: Communicate Better with Patients training & learn the latest health literacy techniques.
Email for details library@tgh.nhs.uk.
Last year 999 staff members attended a library induction. We're hoping to break the 1000 barrier this year! Get in touch if you'd like us to speak to your team.
Thanks to everyone we saw outside the restaurant yesterday. If you'd like to fill in our library user/non-user survey to help us improve our reach across the Trust please fill in this short survey: forms.office.com/e/fyavntXSQf
It's Libraries week! Do you know everything we have to offer in the Trust library? From PC access to printing, books to room bookings and searching and training - see the details below.
In the last 3 months, the Library Service has helped support the Trust by carrying out valuable evidence searches! Contact us to see how we can support you.
Happy Nurse Day! We're always grateful for all your hard work throughout the Trust. We have a handy Linktree that lists all the resources you need to keep up-to-date with your practice: linktr.ee/tgic.sft_nur...
We have 3 events in the Library next week for Learning at Work Week. There's Health Literacy and AI training on Monday and Thursday (both on Teams) and a Library drop-in session on Wednesday - a chance for you to come and visit the library and find out what we do.
Did you know we list all staff publications in our library catalogue? We do this to promote staff research and help build connections between staff with similar interests. View them here: shorturl.at/xdM4A If we haven't added yours please let us know.
It's Parkinson's Awareness Week - if you'd like to know more about it why not check out one of our books? t.ly/bprFh
For #StressAwarenessMonth why not try a mindful activity in the library? This week we've got paper folding - if tulips and hearts aren't your thing we also have planes!
Our final book for nutrition & hydration week: Lifestyle Medicine. Most relevant: Nutrition for the Non-Dietitian: summary of nutrition science & practical tips for the non-dietitian professional. Fluids, Fitness and Fatness: the role of fluids in health. shorturl.at/MW2Rv (Athens password required)
For nutrition & hydration week read - Pediatric and Adult Nutrition in Chronic Diseases, Developmental Disabilities, and Hereditary Metabolic Disorders "a comprehensive reference to the nutritional interventions for diseases across the lifespan". Use your Athens password here: shorturl.at/mlh8k
Our 2nd E-book for #NutitionAndHydrationWeek is Manual of dietetic practice by Joan Gandy, 'The authoritative guide for dietetic students and both new and experienced dietitians – endorsed by the British Dietetic Association'. Read here: shorturl.at/nGsRz (Athens password required)
We're recommending E-books for #NutritionAndHydrationWeek. Read the Oxford handbook of nutrition and dietetics with your Athens password here: shorturl.at/My7H0 It's a 'practical, easily accessible, concise and up-to-date evidence-based guide'.
Nutrition & hydration week book recommendation: Advanced nutrition and dietetics in obesity. One review said, 'This is an excellent academic text and resource for anyone studying nutrition or dietetics, or working in those fields.' Read here with your Athens password: shorturl.at/4xHcw
It's time for our annual impact survey. If you have used library services please let us know how we did and how you used the information you received here: forms.office.com/e/WKh5A3ddnX
(Photo by Madison Oren on Unsplash)
If you missed us at Grand Round but would like to know more about medical law read the Oxford Handbook here: pages.oup.com/nhs (You will need your Athens password!)
Do you want to get published? Did you know Trust staff can publish for free in BMJ Case Reports using our fellowship code? Email library@tgh.nhs.uk for more details.
We were outside the FY1 training in Werneth House with links to the Oxford Handbooks most relevant to the topics covered today and we'll be there again tomorrow for the FY2s. If you're there don't forget to scan the QR codes!
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Marie Curie, Physicist and chemist.
Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
We're celebrating LGBT+ History Month in the library! 🌈
Do you need some uplifting? We have a collection of books, podcasts and videos to help you with self care, crowd sourced from NHS staff. Come down to the library to borrow a book or check out our online resources here: tinyurl.com/wunzhzv8
Are you interested in AI but not sure what it is or how you can use it? Come to our Introduction to AI course & find out how we use AI in health and explore some of the AI tools that help us at work. We're always happy to arrange a time and date for training to suit you - just get in touch. #HIW2025
Poster states there 10 book titles and 30 digital resources in the collection
The Your Health Collection forms part of our wellbeing range of books and resources. They were chosen by those working in healthcare to help us all understand and manage our health. You can browse our wellbeing books here: https://buff.ly/4aJYGKR #HIW2025
Do you want to know more about health and digital literacy and how we can support clinicians with health information? We're in Hartshead South this afternoon to answer all your questions. #HIW2025
Are you looking for health info online?
Stop, Investigate, Find Better Coverage, Trace
Before sharing anything online:
Pause & check the source
Know who’s behind it
Look for other trusted sources
Verify the original context
Stay informed and avoid misinformation! #HIW2025
68% of patients in Tameside struggle to understand health information & improving communication is key to better care. It's Health Information Week - the perfect time to enhance your skills! Our Communicating Health Information Effectively course can help you share vital info more clearly. #HIW2025
Photo of gastroenterology and hepatology book, obstetrics and gynaecology book, medical sciences book and cardiac nursing book.
You have access to all the Oxford Handbooks online via our catalogue here: now.koha-ptfs.co.uk (and you will need your Athens password) but if you want a hard copy we've just bought these print versions too.
In the last 3 months, the Library Service has helped support the Trust by carrying out valuable evidence searches! Contact us to see how we can support you.
