Friday 10 February 2017

Things in the library 10 Feb...

Things we would like you to do... 

Make a date "Book a Librarian" Launches 14th February 2017

  • Arrange a free 1:1 or group session with a library professional - at your desk or ours.
  • Let us help you get the information you want when you need it. Our “Book a librarian” service enables you to reserve a session with a member of staff. Use our expertise to help you.
  • Do you need help finding evidence for patient care, journal articles, managing references, help with critical appraisal, using the library catalogue, organising your email, using Microsoft Office or managing your email, files & folders - we can help.
  • Pick up a form in the library or use the online version on the  library website.
Things happening next week...
Journal Club - Weds 15 February
​ 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm​ in 
Education and Skills Centre, F Floor, Grey Lifts. 
Paper: Pain Management in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion. Email the library if you would like a copy of the paper

Come and see what all the fuss is about, eat muffins, drink coffee and learn something along the way!


A million useful things...
Health Education England and the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals have launched a joint campaign for decisions in the healthcare sector to be fully evidence-based.  Every day more than a million decisions are made that have a profound and lasting impact on people's lives and which influence the quality of healthcare and the cost of services.  The#milliondecisions campaign calls for everyone involved in policy making and care delivery to use the skills of librarians and knowledge specialists in meeting their obligations under the Health and Social Care Act 2012.

Things published about SEND...
The Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists has published a new report regarding the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms in England. The report outlines the findings of a SEND survey, commissioned by the RCSLT, regarding members’ experiences of the SEND reforms, associated successes, challenges and areas for improvement.
The report highlights mixed progress in implementation and worrying trends. RCSLT members have said that:

- children without EHC plans are not getting the support that they need, and there has been a refocus of resources to support children with EHC plans, which has often been to the detriment of children without EHC plans.

- joint commissioning arrangements are patchy, and in some cases speech and language therapy services are not being commissioned for children and young people aged 0-2 and 18-25.

- engagement with the EHC planning process, including attending planning meetings, continues to be a challenge.

Encouragingly, the survey has also highlighted areas of positive practice that can be built upon including the involvement of parent and carers in decision-making and partnership working.  Over the coming months the RCSLT will be taking forward policy recommendations from the report to help improve support for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
Read an executive summary of the report.


Things published about fathers...
The Centre for Mental Health has published Fatherhood: the impact of fathers on children’s mental health.  This briefing highlights the distinct role fathers can play in nurturing good mental health in their children. It explores the direct and indirect impact of fathers, from positive supervision and language development, to emotionally buffering mother and child against environmental stresses.



Things about snowdrops...

Did you know that Hodsock Priory (45 mins away by car) opens its grounds and woodland walk at this time of year to see an amazing variety of snowdrops. Find out more if you fancy a different trip out at the weekend (there is an entry fee). Open until Sun 5th March






Things to cook for Valentine's Day...
Not so much cooking as assembling  - a quick but special dessert to show you care! Chocolate fondue with fruit platter  













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