Things in the library 7 April..

Things to read...
Our SCH Reading Group will be launching on Wed 3rd  May and the plan is to meet at 17:15 (5.15pm) on the first Wednesday of each month in the Illingworth Library. It will be an informal discussion of the books that we have read and if you are interested in coming along please email the library.

Things about medical training...
A new review from the GMC  'Adapting for the future' identifies five problems that create barriers to more flexible postgraduate UK medical training arrangements. These barriers result in training that is rigid, slow to adapt, and fixated with time and tick boxes.
They say"We will respond by taking specific actions, together with others, to realise our ambition for more transparency across specialties about outcomes. We want trainees to have clarity and confidence in what it will mean for them if they switch specialties. Equivalent training between related specialties will be recognised. This will improve efficiency by allowing doctors to transfer their skills more easily and to avoid repeating training. Patients and health services will benefit from having doctors who can care for patients with conditions that cross specialty and subspecialty boundaries." 


Things about child mental health...
Delivering mental health transformation for all children : Findings from engagement with the children and young people’s voluntary sector in Autumn 2016. this report has been published by the national Children's Bureau and  focuses on progress and challenges in improving children and young people’s mental health services in England, particularly for minority or vulnerable groups. It is based on the views of 49 professionals working with children and young people, primarily from the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE).

Things for us to buy...

We will be sending off an order for new books soon so if you know of any resources that you think it would be useful for us to buy (books or e-books) then please contact us with your suggestions. If you are not sure what we already have access to then please check out our library catalogue on the internet. Don't forget there are also thousands of e-books that you can browse without charge for a few minutes and then request purchase if you think they would be a useful resource.

Things about preterm infants...

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A recent review article has looked at the evidence for the beneficial effects of massage on pre-term infants. The article reviews published randomized controlled trials on the effects of massage in preterm infants. Most studies evaluating the effect of massage in weight gain in premature infants suggest a positive effect on weight gain. Increase in vagal tone has been reported in infants who receive massage and has been suggested as a possible mechanism for improved weight gain. More studies are needed on the underlying mechanisms of the effects of massage therapy on weight gain in preterm infants. While some trials suggest improvements in developmental scores, decreased stress behavior, positive effects on immune system, improved pain tolerance and earlier discharge from the hospital, the number of such studies is small and further evidence is needed.

Things about Easter...
No blog next week as the library will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday and we will be closing at 5 pm the rest of that week.
If you don't like fruit cakes and so won't be making a  traditional Simnel cake then what about this Mary Berry alternative Cardamom and white chocolate sponge