Things in the library 31 May...

Things about the NHS...

The King's Fund are running a free online course, 'The NHS explained: how the health system in England really works' which is open for enrolment  and will start on 3 June 2019. The four-week course will provide you with a broad understanding of the NHS – its inner workings, how it all fits together and the current and future challenges it faces. You will build your knowledge of the health system in England through articles, quizzes and videos with experts from The King’s Fund. Plus you can study each week at a time that suits you. The course is ideal for NHS and social care staff, patients and anyone interested in health care in England.

Things about research...
From our very own Prof Nick Bishop is a blog entry about his journey into child health research in his role as Vice President for Science and Research, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.


Things about SCH publications...
For some time we have been keen to find a way of capturing and sharing the publications of SCH staff. We are pleased to announce that we have started SCH Repository on our library catalogue. As we become aware of articles/poster presentations etc, attributed to staff at SCH, we will add them to our catalogue - usually in the form of a link to their PubMed entry. They can be identified in the catalogue with the logo shown on the right and if you want to see what has already been added then this link will search the catalogue for 'SCH repository'. We hope that this will help with sharing knowledge in the trust. Full text won't necessarily be available online...but the abstract will be and you will know which colleagues to contact for more information...let us know what you think!

Things about family alcohol misuse...
The Children’s Society, a charity that works with the country’s most vulnerable children and young people, has launched a new national initiative to help children affected by parental alcohol misuse. CAPE (Children of Alcoholic Parents Engagement) is a new learning programme which provides free online resources and toolkits as well as workshops and training to frontline professionals who work with young people. It will support NHS staff, social workers, police, youth, school and voluntary workers to increase their awareness and understanding of children who may be affected by parental alcohol misuse and help them to identify those that are at risk.

Things about e-cigarettes...
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vape devices have rapidly become the most common tobacco products used by youth, driven in large part by marketing and advertising by e-cigarette companies. Most major e-cigarette brands are owned by big tobacco companies that use similar marketing and advertising strategies to attract youth users as they did with traditional tobacco products. This article 'A Public Health Crisis: Electronic Cigarettes, Vape, and JUUL' in Pediatrics, whilst discussing USA federal laws, may well be of interest as they provide an overview of e-cigarettes and vape devices with an emphasis on the impact for the paediatric population. The full text is available to you via your NHS OpenAthens account.

Things to watch...
A couple of videos from the King's Fund on  Artificial intelligence (AI) and its application in health care?   by Rose Gray, Policy Manager at Cancer Research UK, who outlines what AI is and its different applications in health and care.  Also what does the digital experience look like for patients  by Indra Joshi, Digital Health and AI Clinical Lead, NHS England, who explores the digitisation of services and the impact this has on patients, discussing why patient experience should be at the heart of digital innovations in health and care.

Things that are green...

There is much research about the benefits of being outside and gardening to improve your wellbeing...so if you fancy growing some of your own veg - could be in pots or growbags if you don't have much space then here are some suggestions for things you can plant now. french beans, oriental greens, beetroot, leaf beets - perpetual spinach or chard, Herbs - basil/coriander/parsley. These tips are from James - who I met last year - he also runs a Growing Workshop and the next one is on Thursday  6th June 5.30-7.00pm at Union Street Co-working, 18-20 Union Street, S1 2JP. They will be looking at growing herbs in this session, but you may take your questions about any other aspects of food growing (and garden photos/sketches if you like) Pay-as-you-feel (suggested amount £5 - £10) Facebook event page for more information

Things using herbs...
A simple lovely fresh salad Garlic & herb bulgur wheat to inspire you to grow and eat your own herbs!

Things in the library 24th May...

Things about jackets...

Well what a flurry....I sent out a general notification to all our library users about a jacket which was left in the library last Friday (17th) there is no indication of to whom it belongs..just a man's blue jacket and tie. Unfortunately about 30 of our 550 library users thought we were telling them it was their jacket and the personalised nature of the notification 'trumped' the phrase 'if you have lost your jacket'. Needless to say it has still not been claimed so if you have any colleagues walking around under-dressed or complaining they have lost their jacket somewhere please show them this photo. Sorry to all those who doubted their own memories about where they were and what they were wearing last week.
At least we now know how to get your attention when we need it!

Things about digital health...
 The Social Market Foundation have published a report 'National Health Servers: delivering digital health for all'. This research considers how technology could be adopted quicker and more widely by the NHS to improve the care that patients receive and to drive better health outcomes.

The report’s structure tracks the patient journey, from prevention and diagnosis in the community, into primary and secondary care, through into management of long-term conditions. As well as improving the care experience in primary and secondary care, the report argues that there are huge opportunities to keep patients out of the NHS: prevention of disease can reduce the likelihood of people having to enter hospital care in the first place; better digital management
of long-term conditions can help avoid unnecessary re-admissions into hospital. It concludes with six policy recommendations to drive improvements across the care pathway.

Things about child grooming...

Since the NSPCC successfully campaigned for a new law to make it illegal for adults to send sexual messages to children, over 5,000 online grooming offences have been recorded by police forces in England and Wales (2017/18). This blog entry is aimed particularly at teachers and other people working with young people and gives advice about how to spot the signs that a child may be being groomed.

Things about mental health and wellbeing...
The LGA's Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Peer Learning Programme looked at how to prioritise early help and free up acute care for the most vulnerable in order to achieve change; supporting councils and their local partners to learn from each other, and from other councils across the country. Eight councils and their partners took part in two learning days and a visit to another council, gaining further knowledge and understanding on how to tackle their local issue. Their finding have now been published.

Things about mental health support....
A podcast to listen to where you can  hear examples from Greater Manchester, Surrey Heartlands and South West London who, from working in an integrated way with young people and community partners, are bringing more mental health support into schools, with a strong focus on prevention. This podcast is a discussion between clinicians and system leaders talking about the benefits of improving mental health provision in schools.

Things about body image...

The Mental Health Foundation published a very accessible report on Body Image for Mental Health Awareness Week last week. The report sets out the individual, family and cultural influences that are coming together to mean that we often have a gnawing and debilitating sense of dissatisfaction with our own bodies. They also identify the heightened risks of mental health problems that too often accompany poor body image. They make the case that the distress related
to poor body image and the related mental health problems can be prevented. This report is clear that changes to culture, parenting styles, schooling approaches, use of technology, advertising standards and how we address discrimination will make a real difference. They are calling for action across all levels of society, which, if heeded, will help us to be kinder to our bodies and healthier in our minds.

Things to help you switch off...
I have read some positive reviews about an app called 'Offtime' (Android and iOS). It provides you with intuitive analytics of your phone usage, enabling you to identify your habits. Learn what you’re doing, when you’re doing it, and how long for. You can set hurdles, reminders or restrict access to any apps that you find distracting. Instead of pointless procrastination, you can get involved with what’s right in front of you. For a chosen period, you can block calls, texts and notifications that might disturb you, though you can select the people who can still get through (Android only). Download from your your usual App store where there is a free and pro version available I believe.

Things to eat...
These oriental-style salmon fishcakes (or burgers) are easy to make, healthier than meat and traditional fishcakes and delicious.

Things in the library 17th May...

Things about your library ticket...
As from this week we will no longer need to issue a separate library ticket to all SCH staff when they join the library...so one less piece of plastic to carry around! Instead your SCH Staff ID card will be used as your means of identification in the library and your library reader number will be the 7 digit number printed on the back of the card. Next time you are in the library bring us your old library ticket and present your staff card and we will switch you over. If you use the library MyCirqa App you will need to enter your new reader number the next time you use it. If you currently use a university card in our library there will be no change. If you have never joined the library please click on this link so you can take full advantage of all our services.

Things about trends of care...
The Nuffield Trust has published a QualityWatch indicator Update on Children and young people.  This update looks at trends in the quality of care for children and young people.  It highlights the increase in childhood obesity, the stalling in rates of infant mortality, and an increase in hospital admissions as a result of self-harm. However, there have been some promising improvements including a reduction in smoking among young people and a decrease in teenage pregnancy.

Things about evidence...

Our subscription to DynamedPlus has now ceased and we won't be able to renew it at the moment, however BMJ Best Practice is now available to you via your NHSAthens account. (It will soon be available as a quick link on the trust intranet.) BMJ Best Practice is an  online decision-support tool for use at the point of care. Structured around the patient consultation, it presents the required information just as it’s needed. The tool is regularly updated, and draws on the latest evidence-based research to offer step-by-step guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention. It fits information around real, diverse and evolving medical information needs.

Things about divorce & children...
There was an interesting, if upsetting, programme on BBC Radio 4 last weekend about Parental Alienation. Sometimes when parents split, the children are caught in the middle, pawns in a never-ending battle. Divorce rates in this country are falling, but increasing numbers of parents are going to court to fight over their children, despite the lack of legal aid. Around 80,000 children are affected by battles in the family courts every year. In this moving programme, Philippa Perry examines Parental Alienation, talking to lawyers, researchers, therapists, and parents. It is available to listen to on the BBC website

Things about coffee...

We are running three Randomised Coffee Trials at the moment: one for the majority of SCH staff which is half-way through - already receiving nice comments about this thanks.  One just for CAMHS staff which was launched last week (CAMHS staff sign up here) and one for Oncology & Metabolism staff at University of Sheffield - this is the department where the Academic Unit of Child Health belongs.  Think we should be buying shares in Costa!

Whether you are taking part in an RCT or not don't forget you can buy hot drinks and chocolate biscuits in the library to keep you going whilst you work.

Things not here...

Me actually...as you are reading this I should be in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam celebrating my ruby wedding anniversary and enjoying the Hockney-Van Gogh exhibition which looks at their approach to nature. For a new exhibition much closer to home you might like to visit 'Nordic by Nature: modern design and prints' this explores how Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian artists and designers have created distinctive designs that are rooted in their nation’s nature, culture, traditions and industries. From ice-like glassware to intricate woodcuts and atmospheric watercolours, discover over 40 examples of innovative and iconic paintings, print, craft and design from the collection of the British Museum. this is at Weston Park Musum just across the road from the Children's Hospital Acute site...so not far to travel.

Things to eat...

A lovely vegan suggested by Sarah this week, she made it recently and was very impressed by the result. Chickpeas with dates, turmeric, cinnamon and almonds is cooked using a slow cooker for a full flavour, but you could adapt the recipe easily for normal cooking if you prefer.

Things in the library 10th May...

Things new and old...
A new batch of books have arrived and are on the shelves. If you are registered with the library and want to be notified when new books are bought on your subject interests please contact us and let us know. This means we have added more old books to our 'For Sale' trolley so come up and browse or check this list (please note some items have already been sold.)

Things just for CAMHS...
We have just launched a Randomised Coffee Trial for CAMHS @SCH as part of their Transforming CAMHS 'It starts with me' programme. Any member of  staff at CAMHS - whatever your role or workplace - is eligible to take part. Please sign up via this form before 30th May (don't try to open in Internet Explorer)  and you will be randomly matched with another CAMHS person and encouraged to meet for a 30/40 minute chat about anything you like during June. Have fun!

Things about science...
Pint of Science returns to Sheffield from Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 May at six pubs across the city. At the festival 55 of University of Sheffield researchers will be swapping the lab for the pub to talk about their work and answer your questions. Covering topics as diverse as 3D printing, the Large Hadron Collider, Game of Thrones fans, air pollution, the physical benefits of playing an instrument, and the future of biological engineering...The talks will be accompanied by hands-on activities, demonstrations and a chance to win prizes - play Periodic Bingo, craft some body-parts, sample some antarctic snacks, build your own air quality monitor, and walk around a virtual reality model of our sun! See the full Sheffield programme and buy tickets - some already sold out.

Things about Prof Illingworth...
Our namesake...and some shots of the library...are featured in this short video. Throughout the last year, the University Library has been gathering nominations from staff, students and alumni for books by their academic community that have inspired, motivated or informed. The Sheffield Authors Showcase honours the achievements of the academic community, by celebrating their contribution to academic endeavour and by recognising the effect that their scholarly works have had on their readers. The latest featured author in the Sheffield Authors Showcase is Professor Ronald Illingworth, a pioneer in both the teaching, and practice, of paediatrics. We have many of his books in the library.

Things to improve your spoken English...

If you are (or know) someone who would like to improve their spoken English The English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) at University of Sheffield is looking for volunteers to join classes so that trainee teachers can practise their teaching.
The Free English classes are not part of a course and you don't have to work or study at the University to attend. If you wish to join these classes, you will do so as a volunteer not a student. The classes are a great way of learning English in a relaxed environment and volunteers in the past have really enjoyed and benefited from them.
To join our free English classes you must:
- Be over 18 years old.
- Have an English level between pre-intermediate (IELTS 3.0 - 5.0) and upper-intermediate (IELTS 5.0 - 6.5).
- Live in the UK and be able to attend face-to-face classes at the ELTC.
- Be able to attend at least 80% of the classes.
If you are interested in attending, please look on their website for times and days, and complete a simple application form.

Things about the developing child...
Harvard University's Centre on the Developing Child has published a new infographic explaining what executive function is and how it relates to child development. The infographic stresses the importance of relationships with responsive caregivers. The phrase “executive function” refers to a set of skills. These skills underlie the capacity to plan ahead and meet goals, display self-control, follow multiple-step directions even when interrupted, and stay focused despite distractions, among others

Things to eat...
Next week is Coeliac awareness week so I thought I would signpost some gluten free recipes  from the Coeliac Society (UK) and BBC Good Food.. This Harrisa chicken traybake happens to be a favourite recipe of mine whether you follow a gluten-free diet or not.

Things in the library 3 May...

Things to spring clean...

(c)Mahua Sarkar from Pixabay

If you use the Healthcare Databases Advanced Search (HDAS)  you need to be aware that HDAS has built up a large amount of saved data, which has a potential impact on performance. Please review your saved search strategies and saved results and delete any that you don’t need any more, or export those that you do.  You can export saved results in a variety of formats to save outside HDAS eg Word, Excel, RIS.

From 1st August, HDAS will automatically delete any saved results that are more than 2 years old but your saved search strategies will still be available.
If you want to know how to use HDAS for literature searching we offer a one hour individual or small group training sessions - book here!

Things about young carers...
New research from Barnardo's says BAME young carers in England are missing out on their childhoods because of the additional responsibilities and stresses they have to deal with. Barnardo’s research, based on interviews with BAME young carers and practitioners found:

• Many young south Asian carers were far too often being relied upon as interpreters, relaying technical and deeply personal medical information between patients and doctors, which can lead to misdiagnosis and increased anxiety within families.
• The concept of a young carer is unfamiliar to many BAME communities as helping your family and extended family is often expected.
• Often BAME families do not want agencies involved as there is a deep mistrust of social services, or authorities and they are fearful of their families being split up.
• There is stigma within many BAME communities in acknowledging mental health and disability issues and in seeking support.

Barnardo’s key recommendations in the Caring Alone report include:

• All patients who don’t speak English should have access to a translator. Children and young people should never be expected to translate for a relative.
• The NHS should work with communities to tackle stigma around within BAME communities to reduce the stigma of mental illness, special needs and disability and improve access to services.
• NHS services should employ community outreach workers to improve understanding and relationships in BAME communities

Things about exercise and sleep...

The World Health Organisation has published guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5 years of age. The full report is available here

Things digital...

Child health information will be available to health professionals and parents at the point of care, thanks to a new live national service which has been launched by the NHS. Parents and health professionals can securely receive information digitally and use it to inform decisions on care and treatment, using the National Events Management Service, which securely publishes information on key health interventions for children.

The service shows which preventative interventions a child has received; improving the speed of diagnosis and treatment by giving health visitors and parents access to the same information sources at the same time.

The service has initially launched in North East London in partnership with North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) and their health visiting and child health services. The IT system suppliers supporting the trust – System C2 (CarePlus), Servelec3 (Rio) and Sitekit4 (eRedbook) – have all collaborated with NHS Digital to connect their systems to the new service.

It implements a near real-time message exchange sending birth notifications, change of address and change of GP practice details. Data is also forwarded to a digital red book offered to mothers as an alternative to the current paper red book.

Commenting on the first week's live running, David Pike, Programme Manager at NELFT, said “The results so far have been very encouraging. Within the first couple of days we achieved a 20% increase in the timeliness of new birth notifications from out of area maternity units, enabling our health visitors to see new families sooner."

“We also received 2000 address changes on the first day, which means we're picking up children new to NELFT services much quicker; ensuring those children moving out of area are rapidly notified to their new service provider. Based on these early improvements, we expect to be targeting health resources much more accurately in the coming year.”

Things about sexual abuse...

The Centre of expertise on child sexual abuse has published a report and video about medical examinations for child sexual abuse. Findings from the report, which is based on a review of available literature, includes: most children are not referred for medical examination, some professionals have concerns about harm through examination and most children reflect on the medical examination as a positive experience. A video, which has been produced alongside the research, aims to help professionals and practitioners involved in advising, referring and supporting children and families to make decisions and explain the processes involved in medical examinations.

Things to read ...

Our next reading group book is Mythos by Stephen Fry ..so an ideal choice if you want to brush up your knowledge of Greek myths and legends. The discussion meeting (with drinks and nibbles) will be in the Illingworth Library on Wednesday June 5th at 17:15 - you will be made very welcome.

Things to eat...

I'm just back from Avignon and rediscovered the delights of nougat whist there. This dessert of Iced nougat & raspberry terrine looks lovely for a special occasion...in small quantities!

Reminder we will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday