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Make sure you’ve got the skills to find the information you need quickly. One of the ways to keep your skills up-to-date is to follow our Information Skills for Health blog. Here you will find tips and hints, short learning opportunities, links to good healthcare resources, resource features and more. All designed to help you to find the best quality healthcare evidence.

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