This Black History Month, check out the library's book display to celebrate Black history and discover new perspectives ๐โจ๏ธ Pop in to the library in to browse the display or check out our e-book collection anytime, anywhere ๐ Search books and e-books at now.koha-ptfs.co.uk
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS
@kls-sft.bsky.social
We provide knowledge and library services for Stockport NHS staff and students.
๐ข October is Health Literacy Awareness month! We offer health literacy sessions to look at how health literacy impacts patients and explore tools to improve written and spoken patient information. Find sessions on ESR or get in touch ๐ฉโ๐ป
Are you starting a course or apprenticeship this autumn? Knowledge & Library Services can support your studies. We offer: ๐ Books, e-books and journals โ๏ธ Academic skills support ๐ฉโ๐ป 24/7 study space โฆand much more! Visit the library or get in touch to find out more
๐ข We're at the Health & Wellbeing event today in Pinewood House from 10am - 2pm Come along and say hi ๐
๐ Get easy access to journals, ebooks and evidence resources Join our new lunch and learn session to get an OpenAthens account, explore library resources, and discover support available from your Knowledge & Library Services. ๐ 8th and 22nd September 12:30 โ 1pm, MS Teams Book your place on ESR
๐ Access our e-book collection anytime, anywhere with the VLeBooks app! โ Read online or download for later โ Seamless access to over 350 eBooks โ Perfect for learning on the go, at work or at home Search โVLeBooksโ in your app store and get started with our quick guide: canva.link/xaxcr4fy3tpn...
๐ข Did you know? Staff can submit cases to BMJ Case Reports free of charge, so you can share learning, improve practice, and contribute to the medical literature. ๐ฉบ Get in touch for our fellowship code to submit
๐Looking for exam revision books? We've moved them to a new, more visible location in the library! They're now grouped by subject too, making it quicker and easier to find the resources you need for your next exam. Drop in and take a look! ๐
Working on a project that requires a review of current evidence? Knowledge & Library Services can help! We carry out evidence searches to find the latest research, guidance and case studies to save you time and strengthen quality. Get in touch to request a search ๐จ
๐จ Stay ahead with evidence updates Get the latest research evidence tailored to your interests, delivered to your inbox Save time searching and keep up with new developments so that you can make informed decisions with the latest information Sign in with OpenAthens at www.knowledgeshare.nhs.uk
Need trusted evidence fast? We can help! Our evidence search service can support with high-quality evidence reviews for patient care, guidelines and policies, audits, research and more. Save time finding up-to-date evidence with relevant results for your needs. Get in touch to request a search
It's #LearningAtWorkWeek! ๐๐ฉโ๐ We're here to support with your learning and professional development. From study space to searching for literature - we've got you covered! Get in touch to find out how we can help you ๐จ
Hantavirus has been in the news recently. If you want to find out more about it, BMJ Best Practice has evidence-based information including important updates on the current situation. Go to bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb... or search 'Hantavirus' in the BMJ Best Practice app
International Nurses Day ๐ ๐ Thank you to all the nurses for the massive difference you make every day! ๐ We have lots of resources to support you with evidence-based practice and staying up to date ๐ Check them out here: linktr.ee/tgic.sft_nur... #InternationalNursesDay2026
๐๐ International Day of the Midwife ๐๐ Thank you to all the midwives for the vital work you do! We have lots of evidence-based resources to support you with staying up to date and accessing reliable information. Check them out here: linktr.ee/tgic.sft_mid... #IDM2026
April is Stress Awareness Month ๐ We have a range of wellbeing books and e-books on mindfulness, resilience and self-care ๐ Pop in to the Library to check out our collection or search the Library catalogue now.koha-ptfs.co.uk
Our evidence search service saves time for colleagues โณ๏ธ Our experienced, professional librarians carry out thorough searches to find the latest research, knowledge and information to support evidence-based care. โ๏ธ Get in touch to request a search
Get reliable, evidence-based information at your fingertips with Oxford Handbooks Online! ๐ Easy to search for quick reference and clear explanations ๐ฉบ Includes Medical, Nursing and Specialist handbooks ๐ป Access on any device with OpenAthens Get started today: academic.oup.com/oxford-medic...
๐ Borrowing Made Easy ๐ NoW brings together NHS libraries in the North West. Search once and access books from multiple sites, saving you time and connecting you to the knowledge you need for patient care and professional development. Start exploring today: now.koha-ptfs.co.uk
Congratulations to our colleagues on achieving the NHS England Gold Award for work experience, very well deserved ๐๐ We have had great experiences with the placements we have supported in the Library ๐
Weโve been awarded the Gold standard by NHS England for our work experience schemes, giving the best possible support to those starting on the road of the healthcare of the future. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24699
๐ The BMJ Christmas issue gives peer-reviewed research a fun festive twist Find out how the BNF has grown in size over the years, what a doctor looks like according to AI and more! ๐ ๐ก Check it out at: www.bmj.com/specialties/...
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Congratulations to our Librarian Naomi who has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Data Science! ๐ The data skills and AI knowledge from the course will help us develop knowledge & library services to ensure they are fit for the future ๐ช๐
The Library team recently won Gold at the LIHNN Service Development Awards for our Copilot Stay & Play training! ๐๐ The interactive training session helps colleagues to explore how they can use Copilot effectively โ๏ธโจ๏ธ
๐๐ก We can find the evidence to support your projects, service developments, audits, policies, patient information and more! โฐ๏ธ Save time - librarians complete expert searches 3x faster than other colleagues Contact the library team to request a search #KNOWvember #EvidenceBased #HealthLibraries
๐ It's #KNOWvember ๐ Throughout November, we're celebrating how Knowledge & Library Services mobilise knowledge and evidence ๐ง ๐ก We support with finding, accessing and sharing the latest evidence to save clinicians time and improve patient care ๐ฉบ๐ฅ Get in touch to explore how we can help you!
Pop in to Pinewood House today for #WorldSepsisDay There are games and quizzes to find out more about the impact of sepsis and how you can help prevent it. Check out our top library resources for sepsis too! #SepsisAwareness
Great to see a shout out for our sister library team @tgic-nhs-ft-kls.bsky.social at today's joint Stockport and Tameside Research Showcase. Their literature review supported discussions to change patient care We can do literature reviews for research, service improvements, policies and more!
๐ฉบ๐ Read all the Oxford medical and specialist handbooks online - great for reference on the go! Sign in with OpenAthens to get started tinyurl.com/OxHandbooks
Could you be the next BMJ Best Practice Clinical Champion? ๐ Support your colleagues in using an evidence-based clinical decision support tool and join a national network of professionals Find out more and register your interest here: info.bestpractice.bmj.com/clinical-cha...
Local author Heather Coppard visited our library on Friday! ๐โจ๏ธ Her new book 'Optimising Recovery from Vulval and Vaginal Pain' is now on our shelves - come and check it out! #LibraryVisit #LocalAuthor