Health Library News

 Make sure you haven't missed out. Take a look at i ssue 9 of the Health Library newsletter for a quick round up of our most recent blog posts.

How well do you know the NHS? Have you been brought up abroad and are completely non-plussed by this UK obsession with a healthcare service? Take some time to learn a little... The King’s Fund is a good resource for information on the development and organisation of the NHS. Read the following articles to get some facts and figures: How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing? (King’s Fund) Watch this animation to discover the key organisations that make up the NHS and how they can collaborate with partners in the health and care system to deliver joined-up care. Key facts and figures about the NHS (King’s Fund) What's the NHS annual budget? How many doctors and nurses are there? What's the cost of an operation?  NHS workforce in a nutshell (King’s Fund) We know the NHS is facing a workforce crisis, but how many people work in the NHS in England and what are their roles? Health inequalities in a nutshell (King’s Fund) Health inequalities are a

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 If you have just started work at UHNM this Summer, take a quick look at the Health Library video wall . You'll learn learn how the Health Library can help you by providing access to essential resources and services to save you time.

 Unfortunately the Health Library will be closing early today, Monday 1st July, at 6pm. Apologies for the inconvenience. Online resources are available via our website .

Alcohol Awareness Week is coordinated by Alcohol Change UK and takes place every year with the aim of getting the UK to think about drinking.  This years theme is “understanding alcohol harm” and is intended to highlight the impact alcohol has on our health and wellbeing. RELATED LIBRARY RESOURCES     The Health Libraries, both at the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals, offer numerous resources related to this topic. In the lists below you’ll find a small selection of items from our collection. To locate these items, simply go to our online catalogue or ask at the counter.  This document covers the following resources – books , journals , journal articles and patient information .   BOOKS       From rock bottom to sober forever: how a hopeless alcoholic found complete freedom from her addiction ; Laurie, Susan; 2019 (n.p) – part of our Patient Voices Collection. Edwards' treatment of drinking problems: a guide for the helping professions ; Humphreys, Keith; Lingford-Hughe