Things in the library 13th May

Things about healthy childhood...
Published yesterday by Public Health England - 'Health matters: giving every child the best start in life' .This resource for health professionals and local authorities focuses on investing in early years services from pregnancy through to 2 years old.


Things about CAMHS...
The text of the speech given by Education and Childcare Minister Sam Gyimah at the end of April is published here 'Mental health pilots - where next?' about single point of contact pilots and the importance of early intervention in schools.



Things about statistics...
Don't be frightened...Sarah ran her Critical Appraisal course yesterday and had excellent feedback. Someone commented that they felt able to 'ask the questions they would have felt silly to ask before'.
The next course will be on 6 July 13:00 to 16:30. if you want to come along please book with  coursebookings@sch.nhs.uk - no prior knowledge is necessary.


Things about what you did yesterday...
If you are aware of the Mass Observation Unit that was set up during 1937, have ever read Nella Last's diaries or watched the much missed Victoria Wood's 'Housewife 49' based on them then you might like this.
"In 1937 Mass Observation called for people from all parts of the UK to record everything they did from when they woke up in the morning to when they went to sleep at night on 12th May. This was the day of George VI’s Coronation. The resulting diaries provide a wonderful glimpse into the everyday lives of people across Britain, and have become an invaluable resource for those researching countless aspects of the era.
May 12th 2016 is likely to be quite an ordinary day, but for those researching, the ‘ordinary’ can often provide extraordinary results.  The diaries will be held and used alongside the 1937 documents. We would be very grateful if you could document your May 12th for the future.
Please write as much as you can about what you do, who you meet, what you talk about, what you eat and drink, what you buy or sell, what you are working on, the places you visit, the people you meet, the things you read, see and hear around you, how you are feeling and of course what you yourself think."
So if you can still remember what you did yesterday then do consider taking part - very easy - follow this link for instructions...I've done mine!

Things new in the library...
One of the recent new books in the library - shelved at W62 (C)  is 'Clinical communication in medicine'. the publisher says it:
".. brings together the theories, models and evidence that underpin effective healthcare communication in one accessible volume. Endorsed and developed by members of the UK Council of Clinical Communication in Undergraduate Medical Education, it traces the subject to its primary disciplinary origins, looking at how it is practised, taught and learned today, as well as considering future directions.
Focusing on three key areas – the doctor-patient relationship, core components of clinical communication, and effective teaching and assessment – Clinical Communication in Medicine enhances the understanding of effective communication. It links theory to teaching, so principles and practice are clearly understood.
Clinical Communication in Medicine is a new and definitive guide for professionals involved in the education of medical undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees, as well as experienced and junior clinicians, researchers, teachers, students, and policy makers."

Things to drink...
With the warmer weather coming and going its difficult to get properly into the summer mood but keep this recipe for when you next want a long cooling non-alcoholic drink. Apple, elderflower & mint sparkle