Things in the Library - February

HPV Vaccines

The UK Health Security Agency have expressed concern that the number of eligable children who are getting the HPV vaccine in the UK has declined. HPV vaccine coverage decreased by 7% in year 8 girls and 8.7% in year 8 boys in 2021 to 2022 when compared to the previous academic year. The vaccine has dramatically lowered rates of cervical cancer and other infections. 

Child Poverty

Children in the north are the most vulnerable to the cost of living crisis, according to the Child of the North, the All Party Parliamentary Group. Their report found that during the pandemic, 34% of children in the North (around 900,000) were living in poverty, compared with 28% in the rest of England, and that families in the North are more likely to live in damp, poor-quality housing. 

Sudden Unexplained Dealth in Childhood

The first ever debate on Sudden Unexpected Dealth in Childhood was held in Parliament on 17th January. This debate discussed the need for national medical education, more research, and more public information, highlighting that the NHS website doesn't have any information on SUDC. 

Children's Rights

The UN Equality & Human Rights Commission has produced a report on Children's Rights in the Great Britain. They highlight violence against children in custody, a significant increase in mental health issues and decline in happiness, and increasing child poverty. The report issues a number of recommendations for the UK and Welsh governments, including a focus on mental health services.

Why Language Matters

NSPCC Learning has published the latest post in its Why Language Matters blog series, looking at why you should never use the term ‘child pornography’. The blog looks at the impact of terminology on safeguarding children, and advocates for the use of the term ‘child sexual abuse materials’ to accurately describe the materials and to avoid minimising the seriousness of both the crime and the harm caused.

Things to do in Sheffield in February

It's LGBT History Month and you can see what the Showroom and Sheffield Libraries are doing to celebrte the 'Behind the Lens' theme. You can also see the new play Birds and Bees at the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse in the Crucible.

Secrets of the Stacks, 4th February, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

If you're not already spending all your time with Shefield Libraries this month you can see what happens underneath with Secrets of the Stacks, "a light-hearted, torch-lit, exploration of the vast basement of the Central Library. Navigate the hitherto unchartered regions, that are not normally seen by the public. Allow your senses to become dislocated among the labyrinthine bookshelves on this vaguely historical, mildly accurate, thoroughly researched, completely made up, yet hugely enjoyable tour."

A Soft Rebellion in Paradise, Millennium Gallery

In the late 18th century and into the 19th century Paradise Square was Sheffield's main public meeting place, where people gathered to protest and demand change. Today, it's the centre of the city's law quarter. In 2019, artist Chloë Brown used it as the location for her short film, A Soft Rebellion in Paradise.

Recipe of the Month

Please look away if you're Italian, as not only does this cacio e pepe recipe not use pecorino, it uses gnocchi too. Gnocchi cacio e pepe is extremely quick, extremely low effort, extremely delicious, extremely peppery.