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50 Resources for Healthcare: 43. The National Elf Service

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A quirky name but a useful resource. The elves help you to keep up-to-date with the latest evidence-based literature on a number of topics:
  • The Commissioning Elf
  • The Dental Elf
  • The Diabetes Elf
  • The Education Elf
  • The Learning Disabilities Elf
  • The Lifestyle Elf
  • The Mental Elf
  • The Musculoskeletal Elf
They highlight the latest reviews, guidelines and policy changes and appraise the studies presented. You can sign-up to receive the latest updates by email or follow their RSS feed or Twitter feed.
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