Things in the library 26th October...

Things which shouldn't be here...
We seem to have a lot of lost clothing at the moment...surely someone is missing their coat and one sock...not all left by the same person as far as we know. Please ask around if any colleagues have lost anything or seem unsuitably dressed! The items will be taken to the General Office next week.




Things about neurodevelopmental disability...
This systematic review sought to assess the effectiveness of parenting interventions to increase parental self-efficacy (PSE) levels in parents of young children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Although written with low and middle income counties in mind the review covered studies from many countries so their findings may be of interest. The evidence suggested that parent training programmes have a significant effect on the enhancement of self-efficacy levels for parents of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. The data offers three insights for healthcare providers who provide parent training. This review suggests that parents of children younger than 5 years of age are most likely to report a change in PSE levels following parent training. Secondly, data from this review confirm licenced interventions to have greater benefits to PSE than non-licenced interventions. This is not surprising as interventions with copyrights or trademark licencing have traditionally been developed and refined over several years, and their development is usually supported by published evidence of their efficacy. The final clinical implication is that healthcare practitioners other than psychologists are successfully able to implement training programmes that
enhance PSE.

Things about palliative care...
A cross-party group of MPs and Lords has examined how well the government is meeting its end of life care choice commitment to babies, children and young people in England with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. The commitment outlines six ways the government aims to support people approaching the end of their lives – but the reality is that the quality of palliative care children and families can access is patchy and depends on where in England they live. The report End of Life care : strengthening choice is available.

Things about servants...

(C) Chatsworth Estate

Hidden away in a part of Chatsworth – one of the most renowned English country houses – is an archive containing thousands of letters, diaries and correspondence from servants and staff who lived and worked at the estate between the 18th and 20th centuries. To uncover these stories and shed new light on the lives of servants and staff at Chatsworth, three PhD students from the University of Sheffield’s School of English have studied the previously untouched section of the archive for the first time. From dairy maids, to gardeners, upholsterers to governesses, findings from the research are changing our understanding of the lives of servants and staff at country house estates. Fascinating examples can be seen here and click here to access the database.

Things matched...
So all our volunteers for the Randomised Coffee trial have been matched and some have already made arrangements to meet...if you missed out this time we may run it again if it proves to be a success.

Things to make...
I'm feeling smug as I managed to make my Christmas cakes yesterday (though slightly nervous as they are the first ones made in my new oven)...it's the only Christmassy thing I do in October. With Halloween next week and lots of pumpkin 'insides' to use up there are some good recipes here from cake to soup

Don't forget we change the clocks this weekend - back 1 hour.

Things in the library 19th Oct...

Things about Child Health...
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published Child health in 2030 in England: comparisons with other wealthy countries.  This report uses long-term historical data to project outcomes for children and young people’s health in 2030. The report concludes that whilst England is middle of the pack for some outcomes, on the majority England is likely to fall further behind other wealthy countries over the next decade.

Things about technology...
The Dept of Health & Social Care have issued a policy paper on The future of healthcare: our vision for digital, data and technology in health and care.

"Technology systems used daily across hospitals, GP surgeries, care homes, pharmacies and community care facilities don’t talk to each other, fail frequently and do not follow modern cyber security practices. As a result, some people are getting suboptimal care, staff are frustrated and money could be saved and released for the front line. Just being able to make the best use of mainstream products and services would transform health and social care in this country.
But it’s not just about getting the current systems to work better – our ambition should be for the use of the best technology available for the NHS and social care sector. The potential of cutting-edge technologies to support preventative, predictive and personalised care is huge."

The document covers guiding and architectural principles and the priorities for Infrastructure, digital services, Innovation, skills and culture. They have set up an online questionnaire for you to provide comments and feedback on the vision. The main audience for this will be innovators and suppliers of digital technology, health and care providers, and other organisations in the sector. However, anyone with an interest is welcome to share their views.

Things about FGM...
The Department for Education, the Department of Health and Social Care, and the Home Office have updated the Multi-agency statutory guidance on female genital mutilation.

Things about society...
The Festival of Social Sciences takes place in Sheffield 3-10 November...there are free events for all ages and interests, including talks, debates, performances, exhibitions and immersive experiences. Everything from a walking a tour of the Sheffield Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) to learn about Sheffield’s heat network  (deep underneath our city are 44 kilometres of pipework which carry hot water to hundreds of buildings to keep them heated) to multi-generational living.

Things about vulnerable babies...
A report published this week by the Children’s Commissioner for England, suggests there are 15,800 babies under the age of 1 considered by local authorities to be vulnerable or highly vulnerable and at risk of harm, but still living at home. The report, ‘A Crying Shame’ looks at how many babies might be vulnerable to severe harm.



Things to read...
Our next reading group is on 7th November where we will be talking about a ghost story written in  Henry James book 'Turn of the Screw'. All welcome 17:15 for about 1 hour in Illingworth library...refreshments provided.






Things to eat...
I think this Chicken & leek filo pie looks lovely and can use up left over roast chicken if that is what you are planning for the weekend.

Things in the library 12 Oct...

Might children rust...

Certainly a danger of that if left outside in today's rain! However this is a serious editorial about the risks of supplementary oxygen in acute illness. It's also not very often that one of the references dates from 1774!


Things about online forums...

This research sought to determine if the health advice provided in online discussion forms aimed at parents of young children is accurate and in agreement with evidence found in evidence-based resources and to discover whether or not these forums are an avenue for misinformation. They concluded that: "While roughly half of the health-related advice provided in online discussion forums aimed at parents of young children is accurate, only a small portion of the advice is incorrect; therefore, these sources are not a major concern for the spread of misinformation."
If you want help to identify the best available evidence then you can request training or ask us to do a literature search for you.

Things about integrated care in South Yorkshire...
From the beginning of October national NHS bodies have transferred greater control to South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw for health services run and delivered to the 1.5 million people who live there. Most of the partnership work between the NHS, councils and the voluntary sector will take place at a local level in each of the five places covered by the arrangements: Barnsley, Bassetlaw, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.  The Integrated Care System will support this work and address issues that will be best delivered through collaboration across the whole of South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.

Things to read...
As the weather gets more gloomy what better than to curl up with a good book.
The reading Agency has announced their Mood Boosting Book list for 2018. if you want the full details of the titles please email the library for the list.

Things not to miss...
Still time to sign up for our Randomised Coffee Trial in November if you work at SCH. So far 97 people have signed up...who will be the 100th? You will be matched randomly with another volunteer then all you have to do is agree a time and place for you both to meet and chat for 30-40 mins. Sign up via this form (may not work in Internet explorer so use Chrome)

Things about health inequalities...
Public health England recently published a report comparing physical health conditions between people with severe mental illness and the general population by age, sex and deprivation using primary care data. It shows people with severe mental illness suffer significantly worse physical health compared to the general population, with the greatest inequalities seen among younger people.

Things to eat...
I made this pasta sauce last night from a New York Times recipe which sounded intriguing  Pasta With Fried Lemons and Chile Flakes and we really loved it. It sounds a bit fiddly but it really isn't and you use the boiling water in which you have blanched the lemon slices in to cook your pasta. It says the celery leaves and parsley are optional but I would add them if you can...so if you saw me rejecting lots of packs of celery in Tescos yesterday you now know why!

Things in the library 5th October...

Things about alcohol...

A new WHO report published recently, Adolescent alcohol-related behaviours: trends and inequalities in the WHO European Region, 2002–2014, provides new insights into data collected over 12 years on adolescent drinking. The report reveals that alcohol use has declined among adolescents in Europe. However, despite the reductions, levels of consumption remain dangerously high and this continues to be a major public health concern.

Things about health passports...
In this blog post Simon Cramp describes his work with Chesterfield Royal Hospital to develop and launch a booklet so that patients who find communicating with clinical staff difficult have all their information in one place, making hospital appointments and admissions easier for patients and staff.



Things about autism and weight...
Children with autism spectrum disorders appear to be at a higher risk of having obesity than their typically developing peers. Although it has been recommended that healthcare providers speak to children with autism spectrum disorders about the potential health risks of unhealthy weight, no previous research has explored how healthcare providers communicate with them about this topic. The purpose of this study “Girls don’t have big tummies” was to explore children’s perspectives and experiences of discussing weight-related topics in healthcare consultations.

Things about Childline...
Childline has launched a website aimed at children under the age of 12. This provides age appropriate content on topics including: bullying, family, friends, feelings, school, abuse and staying safe. It also includes games and therapeutic tools for young visitors to play and express how they are feeling. It will be promoted through the NSPCC's Speak out Stay safe programme.

Things for autumn...

I love making soups and made this Roasted tomato & mascarpone soup earlier in the week, very easy and warming to come home to.