Things in the library 12th July...

Things away...

The Library Away Day for staff planning and training will be next Tuesday 16th July so please note that we will only be open from 4pm to 7pm that day.

There is a book-drop box outside the library if you wish to return items whilst we are closed.




Things about bikes...
This Sunday jump on your bike (or get cycle hire for free) at Endcliffe Park and join hundreds taking over the roads of Sheffield city centre. HSBC UK and British Cycling are  bringing their free family cycling festival, Let's Ride, to Sheffield. On Sunday 14 July from 11am - 3pm riders are free to do as much or as little of the route as they please. With roads along the route closed to traffic, the route is suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
Free bike hire will be available at Endcliffe Park and Tudor Square on the day, provided by Russell’s Bike Shed and ReCycle Bikes.( Photo id needed) Cycling Projects are also coming along with a fleet of adapted bikes for hire free.(Confirm requirements with Cycling Projects, details at the register link)


Things about rainbows...
You may have seen some people at SCH wearing the NHS rainbow badge, or attended our Grand Round on Thursday 4th July where Dr Thom O’Neill presented on the many issues and difficulties LGBT+ young people face in life, and when using NHS services.
The Rainbow badge is an initiative to show a visible symbol of commitment to supporting these young people and their families. The Trust is looking to gather helpers and interested staff from all areas to help them roll this out across the Trust. If you are interested in getting involved, or getting a badge, or simply finding out more, please come to the open meeting, in the Lecture Theatre at Education & Skills Centre, F Floor Stephenson Wing on Thursday 18th July at 17:00.

Things about cyber security...

This white paper from the Institute of Global Health Innovation finds that the NHS remains vulnerable to cyber-attack, and must take urgent steps to defend against threats which could risk the safety of patients. It outlines a number of key measures for NHS trusts to implement in order to increase cyber resilience. These initiatives include employing cyber security professionals in their IT teams, building ‘fire-breaks’ into their systems to allow certain segments to become isolated if infected with a computer virus, and having clear communication systems so staff know where to get help and advice on cyber security.

Things about childhood...

The Children’s Commissioner’s 2019 childhood vulnerability report examines the latest scale of, and trends over time in, rates of childhood vulnerability. They have estimated the total number of children in England currently receiving statutory support or intervention (those who are ‘in the system’). Based on the latest available data, they believe this to be 723,000 children – slightly higher than last year’s figure of 710,000. They estimate that 2.3 million children are living with risk because of a vulnerable family background.

Within this group, they estimate that more than a third – 829,000 children – are ‘invisible’ (in the sense of not being known to services) and therefore not getting any support. Another 761,000 children – around a third – are known to services, but their level of support is unclear. Adding these two groups together, means that there are 1.6 million children from a vulnerable family background for whom the support is either patchy or non-existent.

Things about activity...

Public Health England, Disney UK and Sport England launch new Change4Life campaign to inspire children to get more active. A new survey from Change4Life and Disney UK has found that less than half of parents are aware that physical activity can build children’s self-confidence (49%), reduce anxiety (47%) and improve their self-esteem (46%). Just 16% (1 in 6) think that physical activity can help children develop attributes which make it easier to cope with life’s little set-backs.

Evidence shows that children and young people who are more active have more confidence, higher self-esteem, less anxiety and stress and better social skills – attributes that can help them deal with the challenges they face in daily life. Positive attitudes towards physical activity have also been associated with children being happier. 10 Minute Shake Up packs will be distributed to schools during the summer term for children to take home so that they can continue to keep active over the summer.

Things about NHS data...

Dame Fiona Caldicott, the National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care (NDG) is calling for a public debate to shape the future of commercial relationships between the NHS, universities and private companies. She released the results of a poll on public attitudes to NHS organisations working with partners to use data to develop new medicines and technologies to improve health. The NDG commissioned the polling to inform her own priority setting for the coming year.

Things to eat...

With the school holidays around the corner if you are looking for healthy lunchtime ideas for the children (and others!) then there are some nice suggestions on the Change4Life website like this pepper and onion melts recipe.