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Struggle to get to the library?

Need support with how to do a literature search, or how to find the resources you need?

Want to improve your information searching skills?

Work for Combine Healthcare NHS Trust, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB, or are a GP in Staffordshire?

Our Outreach Librarians can deliver training and support to you in your workplace, or via a Teams meeting.

For more information and contact details for our Outreach Librarians visit our https://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/specialistsupport/nhsoutreachservice/

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