Things in the library 16th Oct...

 Things to inspire... 

Despite yesterday being my day off I made sure I was able to listen to the Clinical Summit keynote speaker Liz O'Riordan who I have heard before on the radio. She did not disappoint and i strongly recommend you catching up with the presentation. She recommended several books which we will try to buy for the library. If you - or those around you - struggle with work-life balance then this is the talk for you. One of her passions (as a surgeon turned patient) is the dissemination and sharing of good quality information and signposting patients/parents to useful resources. One such resource that you might find useful for your patients and their families is Contact a charity for families with disabled children. They also have part of their website aimed at health professionals.

Things to join in... 

(photo taken in February)

Our next Randomised Coffee Trial will run in November so now is the time to sign-up. This is the chance to be randomly matched with someone else in the trust and to take 30-40 minutes out of your day to connect. You can talk about work if you want and possibly learn something new or make new connections or just share your interests. If you wish you can take a socially distanced walk outside in the park instead of a virtual meeting. On previous participants 95% said it was a positive experience. Click on this link for a form to sign-up, you will be matched and informed what to do next at the end of October and if someone recommended RCTs to you then give us their name and they might win a prize donated by Starbucks for our 70th birthday celebrations.  

Things competitive...  

(photo taken in February)

If you haven't yet joined in the competition we are running with a Book token from Blackwells as the prize (can be used online). Don't miss your chance. Treasure to be found... no-one has yet got all the correct answers!

Things LGBT+ in the NHS... 

This new report from The University of York follows a three-year study to understand how LGBT+ employee networks operate within the NHS, how they are run, what they can do to improve  relationships between colleagues, and ultimately, how they can improve the wellbeing of LGBT+ employees. The report sets out a series of recommendations on how networks could be used in inclusive work environments. The report concludes unequivocally that, while the NHS provide a very positive space for many LGBT+ networks students, there is a real need for the sector to engage with LGBT+ networks and to review how it provides support for networks to ensure NHS trusts get the most from their LGBT+ networks.

Things about evidence... 

For more than 30 years hundreds of organisations and tens of thousands of individuals have been driving improvements in the quality and outcomes of healthcare by promoting and supporting the synthesis, transfer and implementation of evidence into clinical practice. On October 20th 2020 World Evidence-Based Healthcare Day celebrates the impact of researchers, academics, students, clinicians, consumers, patients and other agents of change who are driving improvements in the quality and outcomes of healthcare globally. There are many inspiring stories here of where evidence has made a difference. If you need help searching for the right evidence to support you and inform your work then please use our Book a Librarian service or sign up for our Current Awareness services when you join the library.

Things diagnostic... 

Professor Sir Mike Richards was commissioned by NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens to review diagnostic services as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. The review’s proposals will help save lives and improve people’s quality of life including for cancer, stroke, heart disease and respiratory conditions. In his report, presented to the NHS England and NHS Improvement board meeting 1st October, leading medical expert Sir Mike says that these new services would be ‘covid free’, with diagnostic checks in A&E separated from tests taken ahead of routine procedures. Such an approach would be quicker and safe for patients, so anyone who is in hospital should be able to get a scan on the day.Access to blood tests in the community should also be expanded so that people can give samples close to their homes, at least six days a week, without having to go to hospital.Professor Sir Mike, who was the first NHS national cancer director and the CQC’s chief inspector of hospitals, said that the need for radical change has been further amplified by the pandemic.The report adds that any new services will need to be implemented over time, requiring significant investment in facilities, equipment and workforce alongside replacing outdated testing machines. More information here.

Things to make... 

I love fish and it is often my choice on a restaurant menu (if I remember correctly!) so here is a quick dish you can make 'Honey & orange roast sea bass with lentils'