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Reduced opening hours at the Health Library over Easter 2025

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 There will be reduced opening hours at the Health Library (Royal Stoke Hospital site) over the Easter holiday weekend.

  • Friday 18th April - Closed
  • Saturday 19th April - 10am to 4pm
  • Sunday 20th April - Closed
  • Monday 21st April - Closed

Online resources remain accessible from our website.


Alternative library access:
The Health Library at County - Stafford Hospital:
The library will be self-service for those with 24/7 hour access Friday 18th March  - Monday 21st April - for members who have already arranged access.
To arrange 24/7 access please email library@uhnm.nhs.uk, well in advance before 18th April.
Staffed library service will resume Tuesday 22nd April.
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