Things not in the library 27 March...

Things still working..
The library staff are still here for you (electronically) we are still able to supply most articles, do literature searches answer queries etc. We can also do some training online...I just did a one hour session with someone on how to do a literature search. just email us and if necessary give us a phone number that we can call you on to discuss any help you need




Things about health inequalities...
The ‘Marmot Report: 10 Years On’ from the Institute of Health Equity outlined the stark realities of health inequalities in Britain. It also demonstrated how these inequalities originate in childhood and persist through adult life.This paper highlights some of the main inequalities in child health, and the key responses to address this. Including measures the Children's Commisioner would like to see within the NHS Long Term Plan and wider measures from the Government.






Things about Tuberculosis surveillance...
This report provides an overview of the latest tuberculosis (TB) epidemiological situation and is launched jointly by the WHO Regional Office for Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
Analysis of the 2018 TB surveillance data shows that Member States are making good progress. This progress was particularly impressive in terms of efforts to reduce TB mortality, indicating that overall the Region is on track in its efforts to contain the TB epidemic. Most of the high-priority countries have already achieved or are on track to reach the 2020 milestones of the Global End TB Strategy and the targets articulated in the TB Regional action plan.
However, although there is evidence of slow improvement, the treatment success rates for new and relapse cases and rifampicin-resistant (RR) and multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) patients are still below regional and global targets. Despite the efforts made, the burden in relation to RR-TB and TB/HIV is still considerable, underlining the need to introduce more innovative and effective approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of TB and MD.

Things about babies...
Each Baby Counts is a national quality improvement programme led by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) to reduce the number of babies who die, or are left severely disabled, as a result of incidents occurring during term labour. In individual maternity units, these events are rare and it is therefore difficult to see clear patterns or identify how best to avoid them. The Each Baby Counts programme brings together the results of local investigations into stillbirths, neonatal deaths and brain injuries occurring during term labour to understand the bigger picture, share the lessons learned and prevent babies from dying or suffering brain injuries in the future. This report presents key findings and recommendations based on the analysis of data relating to the care given to mothers and babies throughout the UK, to ensure each baby receives the safest possible care during labour.

Things about FGM...
'Call for a global response' is the sub-title of a report from  End FGM European Network, Equality Now and U.S. End FGM/C Network. This report shines a spotlight on the presence of FGM/C in over 90 countries around the world. It highlights the need to act to end FGM/C without delay. It is a clarion call from survivors of FGM/C across cultures, communities, and countries to governments, the international community, and donors to recognize FGM/C as a global issue, requiring urgent global attention.

Things to watch...
The National Theatre has announced 'National Theatre at Home' via YouTube which is an excellent opportunity to see some great plays and actors. each one will be available from Thursday for a week - the first (2nd April) is Richard Bean’s 'One Man, Two Guvnors', starring James Corden, followed by Sally Cookson’s devised adaptation of Jane Eyre, the 2014 production of Treasure Island starring Patsy Ferran, and Twelfth Night, featuring Tamsin Greig as a gender-swapped Malvolia, which concludes the first month of at-home offerings.

Things to attend...
Reading group next week Wednesday 1st April will be an online event at the later time of 18:15 via Google Hangouts - if you want to take part (even if you don't normally attend Reading Group) please email the library with your details. the book we will be discussing in Olive Kitteridge...it doesn't matter if you haven't read it but there might be spoilers. You will need to provide your own wine & nibbles.

Things to eat...
It is particularly important to not let food go to waste at the moment, so I made this banana bread last night from a couple of black bananas. Very tasty although I found it needed longer cooking than in the recipe.