Health Library News

Here in the Health  Library (CEC, Royal Stoke),  we  are collecting clothes for  homeless  people and refugees, in  support  of Manna  House  and ASHA charities.  Our collection point  is in  the Health Library in the Clinical Education Centre.    The Health Library is open every day (Monday- Thur sday 08.30 - 09.45.pm, Fridays 08.30-07.45  p.m. , weekends 10.00  a.m.  - 10.00  p.m. )   You can help by donating:   Jeans,  sweatshirts Men's trainers (especially size 10)   Gloves and scarves   Drop your donations at our collection point, opposite the library counter, next to the New Books display. The appeal will last until end of February 2022 .   Please help  those  in need this winter   Please contact Rachael  Lewis:   Telephone number 01782 679563 or email:  Rachael.Lewis@uhnm.nhs.uk  if you want to know more. Manna House is a drop-...

Remember that we will be closed over the Christmas holidays and there will be reduced opening times during next week.

The Campus Library opening times for the holiday period are now available.

A new charity has been established to promote awareness of the rare genetic condition alkaptonuria. The Society has a advice centre based at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital to support both patients and the medical profession. The condition is cause by the under production of the enzyme homogentisic acid oxidase which displays as ochronosis, a blue-black discoloration of connective tissue including bone, cartilage, and skin caused by deposits of ochre-colored pigment. Further information and research papers are available on the Alkapatonuria Society website .