Things in the library 10 Aug...

Things about community health...

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published findings from a survey of 188 newly trained paediatricians. The survey found that only 9.6% of newly trained paediatricians took up a consultant post in community child health – the specialty which is also responsible for assessing children for abuse or neglect. The RCPCH believes that around 80 more community paediatricians are needed each year for the next five years to help sustain and improve these services. See all the details in this report CCT and CESR Class of 2016: Where are they now?

Emerging things...
Today, eight health and social care regulators and other bodies have signed a new agreement to help them share concerns with each other more effectively. The CQC says" The ‘Emerging Concerns Protocol’ seeks to provide a clearly defined mechanism for us to share information and intelligence that may indicate risks to users of services, their carers, families or professionals".  To see the protocol and the organisations that have signed up to it, click here.

Things to see...
The University of Sheffield has launched a special photography exhibition which celebrates the contribution of their non-UK EU colleagues. 'A Part of Sheffield' shares the stories of colleagues who have made a life and home in Sheffield. Portrait photographer and local Sheffield resident, Jeremy Abrahams, was commissioned to photograph a group of staff who represent a range of occupations and departments across the University, and a range of other EU countries. Each participant is represented by a series of portraits and documentary-style images of them at work and in familiar places in Sheffield. The photography helps to tell their stories about what it means to be a part of Sheffield and how they contribute to the University and the City, whilst highlighting their personal concerns about the vote to leave the EU and the sense of uncertainty and change that this has brought. You can visit the exhibition in the following locations:
6 - 17 August - Jessop West Foyer
20 - 31 August - The Diamond Ground Floor Exhibition Space

Things about exercise & mental health...
In The Lancet Psychiatry this week a cross-sectional study about the association of mental health and physical exercise . Their interpretation of the findings is that "In a large US sample, physical exercise was significantly and meaningfully associated with self-reported mental health burden in the past month. More exercise was not always better. Differences as a function of exercise were large relative to other demographic variables such as education and income. Specific types, durations, and frequencies of exercise might be more effective clinical targets than others for reducing mental health burden, and merit interventional study."

Things to help you listen...



The Samaritans wants to encourage people to listen to the really important things their friends, family and colleagues need to tell them, and to actually devote some time and attention to being better listeners. When people feel listened to, it can save a life. Suggestions for becoming a better listener are here in their SHUSH listening tips.





Things to eat...
Kate's choice this week ...a lovely recipe for herby chicken & potato salad that is quick to prepare.