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Make sure you’re making the most of your Health Library

 Do you make the most of the facilities, services and resources available at your Health Library? We’re here to support your work, professional development and patient care. We can save you time and effort to get straight to the evidence you need.

Here's some help for NHS staff... 

Didn’t know you had a Health Library?
Here’s our short online induction for NHS staff. Complete it to learn more about what we can offer you.
No time to visit the Health Library?
Don’t worry! We have services and resources that you can access online. Follow this presentation for UHNM staff to find out where everything is online.
Feeling overwhelmed by all the fantastic resources available to you?
Read our blog post Avoid information overload - Key resources for foundation year doctors to learn more about the essential resources you’ll need at the start of your career.
Need more help?
Please contact the Health Library for any help finding the information you need.

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