Things in the library 31 July...

Things in the library...

We now have more computers available in the library though we look a little different. We have installed screens between computers so social distancing will be easier. we still require you to wear your masks in the library unless eating/drinking please.

Things about SIDS...

The Association of Child Protection Professionals (AoCPP) has released a podcast in which Dr Peter Sidebotham talks about his work on the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel and discusses their latest research on safeguarding children at risk from sudden unexpected infant death.

Things about taste...

A Danish study on the preference of eating vegetables in adolecence was published this week in Acta Paediatrica. They concluded that  adolescents preferred unhealthy food items, but they also reported more frequent consumption of healthy than unhealthy food items. A higher threshold for the bitter taste, that is, being less sensitive to bitter taste, was associated with higher liking and familiarity of vegetables.

Things to attend... 

Reading group this week where we are chatting about Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch. If you would like to join in our virtual meet at 18:15 till 19:15 on Wednesday 5th August please email the library for the joining link.

Things to for your holiday...

Whether you are going away or having a holiday in the garden don't forget we have a large selection of Leisure Reading you can borrow from literary classics to beach romances, with biographies and non-fiction choices too. We are currently open 8:30 to 17:00 but can also send items to you via the internal post if you are working on another site. You can also reserve items via our catalogue if you login with your library number and PIN (ask us if you have forgotten these) and we will have them ready waiting for you at the counter so you can quickly pop in and collect them. All books are quarantined before being re-shelved.

Things about obesity... 

There has been much talk this week about the goverment's intention to provide extra resources to combat obesity in UK. There are resources to help with this on the NHS Better Health website. 

Things about NHS people... 

The NHS People Plan for 2020/21 was published yesterday We are the NHS. In their introduction they say:

Action from the Interim People Plan was already being taken to increase the support and recognition for our people. Then the start of COVID-19 changed everything. Colleagues and loved ones were lost, and our people gave more of themselves than ever before. The public responded with appreciation and warmth. The clapping has now stopped, but our people must remain at the heart of our NHS, and the nation, as we rebuild. This document sets out what the people of the NHS can expect – from their leaders and from each other – for the rest of 2020 and into 2021

It contains specific commitments around  

• Looking after our people – with quality health and wellbeing support for everyone
• Belonging in the NHS – with a particular focus on tackling the discrimination that some staff face
• New ways of working and delivering care – making effective use of the full range of our people’s skills and experience
• Growing for the future – how we recruit and keep our people, and welcome back colleagues who want to return

You can read the full report here and the initial response from RCPCH  and the RCN .

Things to eat...

This fabulous green salad is perfect for the summer weather which seems to have returned today, chopped green salad with herby chilli dressing.

Things nothing to do with the library... 

I became a Granny a week ago today and got my first cuddle yesterday! After much scrubbing, wearing of clean clothes, washing of hands and mask wearing - me not baby Alice!