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NHS OpenAthens bulletin - Training opportunities at the Health Library [April 2026]

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 Your NHS OpenAthens username gives you access to to excellent healthcare-based resources. Are you using them efficiently and effectively to get the evidence you need?

Make the most of NHS resources; develop your skills by making the most of the training opportunities available at the Health Library. Read our latest NHS OpenAthens bulletin below or open the bulletin in a new browser tab.

NHSOpenAthens bulletin April 2026 by Cheryl Kent
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