Things in the library 15th October...

 Things about teeth... 

A national protocol has been published which aligns with the British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry (BASCD) diagnostic criteria for caries prevalence surveys and guidance on sampling for surveys of child dental health.

Things about sexual abuse... 

NSPCC Learning has released a podcast discussing the absence of black girl's experiences of child sexual abuse in research and practice. The podcast discusses why the experiences of black girls is missing from the research and the impact that this has on policy and practice; key findings from research; and learning to improve practice and research. This episode contains quotes from research participants about their experiences which might be upsetting and cause distress.

Things about Health Inequalities...

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities launched recently, putting prevention at the heart to help people live longer, healthier and happier lives.

• The new body will tackle health disparities across the UK which mean men in the most deprived areas in England are expected to live nearly 10 years fewer than those in the least deprived
• Preventing health conditions before they develop will reduce pressure on the health and care system
• Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, will provide professional leadership to OHID

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty said:

• Health inequalities in England are stark and they are challenging to address but it is important we do so.

• People across the country can live in better health for longer. OHID will support people to do so with an evidence based approach.

• Reducing health inequalities and keeping people in better health for longer is in everyone’s interest – it is good for the individual, families, society, the economy and NHS. That’s why OHID will work collaboratively across the national, regional and local levels as well as with the NHS, academia, the third sector, scientists, researchers and industry.”

Things for half-term... 

Awesome Owls at Weston Park Museum Tuesday 26th October - a chance to look up-close at some of their taxidermied owls, and create some of your own artwork inspired by your favourite species.

Things about cake... 

Since it has been mostly virtual, we all miss the most important thing that happens in Journal Club...Sarah's home-baked muffins. So it was no surprise to read this article recently in 'Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice'  about Quality Improvement from staff at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS FT "Busy can be happy: ‘Cake Thursday’ as a team bonding exercise" .  Free access to the article via your NHS Athens Account

All good things must come to an end...

So off I go after many happy years working here with fantastic colleagues Sarah & Kate (and formerly Jo and Jaq). It has been a great privilege to work here both as a member of University of Sheffield staff and latterly as a member of SCH staff. Throughout my career I have been fortunate to work with lovely people from being a 6th form Saturday Assistant at Dronfield Library  (the only time in my career when my salary has been the envy of my friends); my time at the Faculty of Art & Design, Psalter Lane (where the time spent looking at the books means I can usually get the correct answers to the art questions on University Challenge, but more importantly I developed an appreciation of art and design); the Health Promotion Library in Leicester and the Libraries at Birkdale Senior and Prep School (not so enjoyable on wet lunchtimes when teenage boys in wool jackets was not a pleasant aroma)!  

Plans to travel in Europe are on hold for the moment but I don't think I will be short of things to do and will always be able to curl up with a good book and walk in our glorious Peak District.

Thank you to everyone for their good wishes and such generous goodbye gift...and I leave you all with a artwork I have commissioned from artist Sarah Featherstone telling a little of the story of Illingworth Library over the last 70 years and what we do currently. Come up to the library to see it and admire the detail.

FeastRabbit was formed by Sarah Featherstone during the lockdown. Sarah is a trained jeweller and a graduate of Sheffield Hallam University’s design department. Although she now works as a Reception teacher, she enjoys making jewellery, and during the pandemic revived a longstanding love of working with polymer clay. Her work often features tiny replicas of food, scenes and animals. Sarah is based in Sheffield and undertakes commissions, or you can find her work if you search for feastrabbit on Etsy.

Thank you, Goodbye and God Bless.

Gill Kaye

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