Friday 9 March 2018

Things in the library 9th March...

Things doubled up...
If you come up to the library to use our computers don't be surprised if you are seeing double. Thanks to a successful bid for funding from HEE we have been able to provide two screens for each of the NHS computers. If you have worked with two screens you will know how useful it is to have, for example, a spreadsheet open on one and a Word document on another at the same time. If you are not sure how to do this please ask any of the library staff for help.

Things about mental health...
The CQC report their findings of their independent review of the system of services that support children and young people’s mental health. Are we listening? full report and summary are available here. 
Their recommendations are:

  • The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care should make sure there is joint action across government to make children and young people’s mental health a national priority, working with ministers in health, social care, education, housing and local government
  • Local organisations must work together to deliver a clear ‘local offer’ of the care and support available to children and young people
  • Government, employers and schools should make sure that everyone that works, volunteers or cares for children and young people are trained to encourage good mental health and offer basic mental health support
  • Ofsted should look at what schools are doing to support children and young people’s mental health when they inspect

Things to attend...
Two ScHARR courses in Sheffield.
Experiential Research Approaches (ERA): Qualitative Methods using Observation, Description and Interpretation  2 day course - Thursday 28th - Friday 29th June 2018 Early Bird Booking rate closes 29th April 2018. Standard Booking closes 13th June 2018.
Cluster Randomised Trials Design and Analysis 1 day course - Wednesday 4th July 2018 Early Bird Booking rate closes 6th May 2018. Standard Booking closes 20th June 2018.


Things about obesity...
Children who eat takeaways once or more each week have more body fat and higher low-density lipoprotein (LDL) “bad” cholesterol levels than those who never or hardly ever eat them. Their diets were also higher in fat and lower in protein and calcium. This cross-sectional study looked in depth at eating habits and risk markers for coronary heart disease, obesity and diabetes in 2,529 children in England. Though this type of study can only show an association between takeaways and risk markers, it is one of the first of its type, and the results do give cause for concern. Increasing numbers of people are eating takeaways in the UK. Local authorities and healthcare professionals are well placed to encourage parents and children to choose healthier foods, in line with current national guidance.

Things about abuse...
Getting help to overcome abuse A quick guide for young people receiving support published by NICE is available online. This guide has been written by young people who have experienced abuse or neglect. 15 young people from around the country were supported by AVA to help develop the NICE guideline on child abuse and neglect. They did this by talking about their experiences of seeking help and support, including sharing the challenges they faced as well as what worked well. When the guideline was finished, they wanted to write a quick guide to help other young people find out what support they are entitled to.

Things about child health...
The government has published the Child Health profiles for 2018 which provide an overview of child health and wellbeing for each local authority in England. Those working in local government and health services can use the profiles as a tool to help:

  • understand the needs of their communities
  • improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people
  • reduce health inequalities

Things new in the library...
Quite a few new books hitting the shelves of the library this week. If you want to be notified when books matching your subject interests are bought please let us know. If you have suggestions for books or e-books you think we should have then get in touch. if you want to see the latest books then check this link on our catalogue.  If a book is 'processing' but not yet available it can be reserved for you.

Things to read...
Next months Reading Group will be on Wed 4th April so pop the date in your diaries the book to read is 'The Pianist' by Wladyslaw Szpilman. The powerful and bestselling memoir of a young Jewish pianist who survived the war in Warsaw against all odds.


and things to eat...
How about some Polish sausage and red cabbage - this dish could be a main or a side dish.  Rosemary braised red cabbage with kabanos takes long slow cooking but is really easy to prepare.

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