Things in the library 17th May...

Things about your library ticket...
As from this week we will no longer need to issue a separate library ticket to all SCH staff when they join the library...so one less piece of plastic to carry around! Instead your SCH Staff ID card will be used as your means of identification in the library and your library reader number will be the 7 digit number printed on the back of the card. Next time you are in the library bring us your old library ticket and present your staff card and we will switch you over. If you use the library MyCirqa App you will need to enter your new reader number the next time you use it. If you currently use a university card in our library there will be no change. If you have never joined the library please click on this link so you can take full advantage of all our services.

Things about trends of care...
The Nuffield Trust has published a QualityWatch indicator Update on Children and young people.  This update looks at trends in the quality of care for children and young people.  It highlights the increase in childhood obesity, the stalling in rates of infant mortality, and an increase in hospital admissions as a result of self-harm. However, there have been some promising improvements including a reduction in smoking among young people and a decrease in teenage pregnancy.

Things about evidence...

Our subscription to DynamedPlus has now ceased and we won't be able to renew it at the moment, however BMJ Best Practice is now available to you via your NHSAthens account. (It will soon be available as a quick link on the trust intranet.) BMJ Best Practice is an  online decision-support tool for use at the point of care. Structured around the patient consultation, it presents the required information just as it’s needed. The tool is regularly updated, and draws on the latest evidence-based research to offer step-by-step guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention. It fits information around real, diverse and evolving medical information needs.

Things about divorce & children...
There was an interesting, if upsetting, programme on BBC Radio 4 last weekend about Parental Alienation. Sometimes when parents split, the children are caught in the middle, pawns in a never-ending battle. Divorce rates in this country are falling, but increasing numbers of parents are going to court to fight over their children, despite the lack of legal aid. Around 80,000 children are affected by battles in the family courts every year. In this moving programme, Philippa Perry examines Parental Alienation, talking to lawyers, researchers, therapists, and parents. It is available to listen to on the BBC website

Things about coffee...

We are running three Randomised Coffee Trials at the moment: one for the majority of SCH staff which is half-way through - already receiving nice comments about this thanks.  One just for CAMHS staff which was launched last week (CAMHS staff sign up here) and one for Oncology & Metabolism staff at University of Sheffield - this is the department where the Academic Unit of Child Health belongs.  Think we should be buying shares in Costa!

Whether you are taking part in an RCT or not don't forget you can buy hot drinks and chocolate biscuits in the library to keep you going whilst you work.

Things not here...

Me actually...as you are reading this I should be in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam celebrating my ruby wedding anniversary and enjoying the Hockney-Van Gogh exhibition which looks at their approach to nature. For a new exhibition much closer to home you might like to visit 'Nordic by Nature: modern design and prints' this explores how Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian artists and designers have created distinctive designs that are rooted in their nation’s nature, culture, traditions and industries. From ice-like glassware to intricate woodcuts and atmospheric watercolours, discover over 40 examples of innovative and iconic paintings, print, craft and design from the collection of the British Museum. this is at Weston Park Musum just across the road from the Children's Hospital Acute site...so not far to travel.

Things to eat...

A lovely vegan suggested by Sarah this week, she made it recently and was very impressed by the result. Chickpeas with dates, turmeric, cinnamon and almonds is cooked using a slow cooker for a full flavour, but you could adapt the recipe easily for normal cooking if you prefer.

Things in the library 23 March...

A really useful thing ...

The library has managed to secure funding from Health Education England for a 1 year subscription to Dynamed Plus.  This is a resource similar to BMJ Best practice and UpToDate.

"DynaMed Plus is the next-generation clinical resource that healthcare professionals can rely on for fast, easy access to the latest evidence-based medical information. Written by a world-class team of physicians and researchers, content is updated several times daily to include synthesized, objective and peer-reviewed information on thousands of topics in a variety of medical specialties. Content includes information on specific diseases, conditions, treatments and drugs pertaining to emergency medicine, cardiology, oncology, pediatrics and more. "
Access is available in multiple ways:

• A quick link on the trust intranet home page. (make sure you are logged into the Internet) 
• A quick link on the library website (you will need an OpenAthens account) 
• A mobile app 

If you have any problems using Dynamed Plus or have any questions, please contact the library. Please bring this resource to the attention of anyone you feel may want to use it at SCH.

Things about looked after children...

"Similar but different - responding to the health needs of unique children" - CoramBAAF Health Group conference  2 July Birmingham. Looked after and adopted children are frequently referred to as a homogenous group with a defined set of difficulties and needs. Yet practitioners know how much every child that they meet is different. Each child has a unique set of circumstances, their own story, specific strengths and personal challenges.

Producing comprehensive, holistic health assessments and individual, meaningful and responsive health plans that address children's on-going needs is a constant challenge.This conference includes a diverse range of topics and speakers - reflecting the rich, varied, confusing and demanding world of working with the unique children that are in care or have been adopted.

Things about safeguarding...

A useful briefing (via NSPCC) about changes to data protection with regard to safeguarding.
The new amendment 85, adopted by the House of Commons Public Bill Committee on Tuesday 13 March, goes further in empowering organisations – in the course of their own activities and judgment – to process personal data for safeguarding purposes lawfully, without consent where appropriate. This will be welcome news for schools, charities and volunteer organisations, religious organisations and sports clubs and governing bodies alike.


....and data protection relating to children

In this latest General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) consultation, the Information Commissioner (ICO) has its sights set on organisations that handle the personal data of minors. It is not aimed specifically at schools, and – given the variety of organisations that deal with children in many sectors – producing one-size-fits-all guidance was never going to be an easy task. This briefing will give you an overview.

Things about mental health services for children & young people...

The NSPCC has published a Local transformation plan toolkit with guidance on how to design and deliver mental health services for children and young people who have been abused. The toolkit and guidance follows the annual analysis of Local transformation plans looking at how the needs of these children and young people are considered in the commissioning of services. The toolkit aims to help commissioners and other stakeholders understand how their plans can better meet the mental health needs of children and young people who have been abused. Key criteria and best practice themes include: recognising that some groups of children are more vulnerable to mental health problems than the wider population, including children who have been abused and children in care; carrying out a needs analysis of vulnerable groups using a range of sources; providing evidence-based services for vulnerable groups.

Things about international comparisons...

The Nuffield Trust has issued a report on International comparisons of health and wellbeing in early childhood. How do health outcomes for babies and young children in the UK compare with other similar countries on key measures such as immunisation, birth weight, mortality rates, breastfeeding and obesity? The findings show that while the UK is doing well in many areas relating to

the health of young children, on certain indicators the UK lags far behind
similarly developed countries. In others, where once we led the field, our
rate of improvement has slowed to the extent that we have among the worst
outcomes in comparable countries.


The first egg...

Since they first bred in 2012, the Peregrines of St George's have become an established feature of Sheffield's skyscape, enjoyed by many across the city and well beyond. The first egg has been laid...catch up on the live webcam.


Things that are happening...

Reading group will be meeting on 4th April at 17:15 where the book being discussed is The Pianist by Wladyslaw Szpilman  drinks and nibbles served and you are welcome to join us whether you have read the book or not!

There are many performances and events at the University of Sheffield which are open to the public - check out what's on .



Things not happening next week...
We are closed Good Friday and Easter Monday so the blog will not be posted next week. We will also be closing at 17:00 on Tuesday 27 March and Thursday 5th April due to staff holiday
We hope you all have a Happy Easter and a nice break (if you aren't working!)



Things to eat...
Finally time to buy the hot cross buns that have been in the shops since New Year...and if you buy too many then you have the excuse of making this bread and butter pudding!