Friday 1 July 2016

Things in the library 1 Jul


Uncertain things: the NHS post Brexit 

The King’s Fund has published Five big issues for the NHS after the Brexit vote. This briefing paper examines implications for the NHS and social care services, which after the Brexit vote are now faced with a period of significant economic and political uncertainty at a time when these services are already coping with increasing operational and financial pressures

Routine things: vaccinations


Public Health England has published revised immunisation schedule guidance which includes the changes to the MenC programme and the shingles vaccine administration.
The complete schedule can be seen here
Compassionate things: Journal Club
Evaluation of a Compassion Fatigue Resiliency Program for Oncology Nurses - the title of next week's Journal Club. It is on Weds 6th Jul 5.30 - 6.30 pm in the Education & Skills Centre, F Floor Stephenson Wing. Please come along for an informal presentation and discussion and of course ...muffins. Contact the library if you would like to see the paper beforehand.


Things for guidance: 
Assessment, diagnosis and interventions for autism spectrum disorders

The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network has published Assessment, diagnosis and interventions for autism spectrum disorders Sign Guideline 145. This guideline provides recommendations based on the assessment, diagnosis and interventions for children, young people, adults and older adults with ASD. It includes screening and surveillance, diagnosis and assessment, clinical interventions and service provision, recommendations for further research and a checklist for information provision for patients.

Situation awareness in hospitals
A new resource to introduce and improve situation awareness in hospitals is now available on the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health’s website. This free, online resource pack aims to improve communication, build a safety-based culture and deliver better health outcomes for children and young people.The pack has been developed as part of the final phase of the College’s flagship quality improvement programme, Situation Awareness for Everyone (S.A.F.E).

Welsh things

Pice ar y maen, a Welsh teatime treat passed on through generations and still as popular as ever.

Why not make them to eat whilst watching Wales playing in the Euro 2016 campaign!






















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