Things in the library 19 July...

Things about diet...

A review article in the journal Nutrients looks at the evidence of the role and sustainability of the Mediterranean Diet , reiterates the importance of acting in certain age groups to stop the spread of obesity and proceeds with a critical review of the regulatory instruments used so far. Bearing in mind the importance of the scientific evidence that led to the consideration of the Mediterranean Diet as not just a food model, but also as the most appropriate regime for disease prevention, a sort of complete lifestyle plan for the pursuit of healthcare sustainability. Several different socio-economic factors have caused a large portion of the population to adopt unhealthy eating habits that can undermine healthcare systems, unless current trends are inverted towards more sustainable lifestyle models. Even though a dietary plan inspired by the principles of the Mediterranean Diet is associated with numerous health benefits and has been demonstrated to exert a preventive effect towards numerous pathologies, including obesity, its use is decreasing and it is now being supplanted by different nutritional models that are often generated by cultural and social changes. Directing governments’ political actions towards spreading adherence to the Mediterranean Diet’s principles as much as possible among the population could help to tackle the obesity epidemic, especially in childhood.

Things for children to do over the summer...

The University of Sheffield's Sport Sheffield's Active Kids Camp is a multi-sport and activity camp for children aged 5-14 years. They offer a huge range of activities including swimming, bouldering, team sports and arts and crafts. The qualified leaders delivering the sessions are passionate and enthusiastic about giving children the ability to try out new skills and make friends in a fun and safe environment.To find out more or make a booking please visit: https://www.sport-sheffield.com/active-kids

Active Kids will run on the following dates  between 8.30am and 5.15pm

Monday 22 - Friday 26 July 2019
Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August 2019
Monday 5 - Friday 9 August 2019
Monday 12 - Friday 16 August 2019
Monday 19 - Friday 23 August 2019
Tuesday 27- Friday 30 August 2019

The cost is £28 per day. Wraparound care is also available if needed. Please note if you would like to make a booking for wraparound care please email activekids@sport-sheffield.com with your requests.

Things to attend...
CAMHS National Summit 2019: Transforming Mental Health Services for Children & Young Adults Monday 7 October 2019 De Vere West One Conference Centre, London or follow the conference on Twitter #CAMHS2019

More information 

Things to watch...

The NSPCC have created evidence-informed resources to help adults ensure children always feel listened to and advice on how to respond to a child's disclosure of abuse.

Adults told the researchers that they aren’t always confident about knowing what to say and do if a child starts to disclose. Through their research they have identified that it’s helpful for children and young people in the moment of disclosure if adults use appropriate interpersonal skills to make it clear they are listening and taking them seriously.

Things the library can help you with...

Almost anything! Check out our Book a Librarian service, this list isn't exhaustive we can help with many other things too! 

We had a great compliment from someone who is shortly moving on to a consultant role - thank you (#blushes) and good luck with your new job.

"Not sure any other healthcare library will ever be up to my expectations any more. Thanks for being such a fab library team"

Things to read...
Mentioned at the recent all age workforce strategy workshop was this book 'Radical help: how we can remake the relationships between us and revolutionise the welfare state.' which we have bought for the library - although it is currently on loan  - but if you have a PIN and your library ticket number you can reserve it via our library catalogue. Ask us if you don't have a PIN set up -  it also give you access to the Library App which will be upgraded next month with push notifications sent to your phone. Logging into your library account online means you can leave reviews of books (good or bad) to help other library users and create your own reading lists.

 Things to eat...
 It has to be a Mediterranean recipe after the first item above.. though it doesn't feel very Mediterranean today! So here is a quick, healthy and easy Spaghetti with smoky tomato & seafood sauce.

Things in the Library 29 Sept...

Things you might remember...
You are invited to attend this public event in partnership with The Progress Educational Trust (PET). Life after Death: A woman's victory in having her deceased husband's children Tuesday, 24 October 2017, 6pm drinks reception, 6.30-8pm discussion. Lecture Theatre 4, Arts Tower, Western Bank, S10 2TN.

20 years ago, widow Diane Blood won the legal right to conceive a child using the sperm of her deceased husband Stephen Blood. This free event will bring together some of the people at the centre of this landmark legal case - including Diane herself and her son Liam. Two decades on from Diane's legal victory the speaker panel will look back on personal, legal, medical and ethical aspects of the case. They will also consider the impact of the case on others who have sought to use a person's sperm, egg or embryo to conceive a child after that person has died. Why do such scenarios still lead to legal difficulties and provoke public debate, in the UK and elsewhere? Attendance at this event is free, but advance booking is required

Things about CAMHS...
New research from the Royal College of Psychiatrists shows there are huge differences in CCG spending across the country. Their online tool can help you find out how much is spent on child and adolescent mental health services in each region.




Things about measuring...
A report published this week by Public Health England 'National child measurement programme (NCMP): trends in child BMI'  uses NCMP data to examine the changes in children’s body mass index (BMI) between 2006 to 2007 and 2015 to 2016.

Things about the future of health...
This report 'Future of health' presents findings from a survey conducted by RAND Europe at the request of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to gather and synthesise stakeholder views on the future of health and healthcare in England in 20 to 30 years' time. The aim of the research was to generate an evidenced-based picture of the future health and healthcare needs, and how it might differ from today, in order to inform strategic discussions about the future priorities of the NIHR and the health and social care research communities more broadly.

The survey provided a rich and varied dataset based on responses from 300 stakeholders in total. A wide range of fields were represented, including public health, social care, primary care, cancer, genomics, mental health, geriatrics, child health, patient advocacy and health policy. The respondent group also included a number of professional and private stakeholder categories, such as clinicians, policy experts, academics and patient and public representatives.

The study findings validate a number of prominent health research priorities currently visible in England, such as antimicrobial resistance, the burden of dementia and age-related multi-morbidity, digital health and genomics. Interest in these areas and other themes, such as mental health, health inequalities and transforming health service models, cut across multiple disciplinary boundaries. However, it is clear that there are a variety of views among stakeholders on the relative importance of these areas of focus, and the best approach to manage their emergence in the coming decades.

The full dataset of survey responses, for which permission to share was given, has been published alongside the report and is a useful resource for those seeking to engage with a particular issue in more depth.

Things magical...
Calling witches, fairies, wizards, nifflers, fairy godmothers, elves, magicians and magical creatures of all ages! Hop on your broomsticks, flying carpets or dragons and join 'Off the Shelf' on The Moor for a spellbinding afternoon celebrating magical books of all kinds. Sat 7th October 1:00pm - 4:00 pm
From Room on the Broom to The Wizard of Oz, and from The Worst Witch to Lord of the Rings – we all love magical fiction. And 2017 marks 20 years of the boy wizard Harry Potter!
Visit Grimm & Co’s mysterious dark den, jam-packed with magical things to see and do. There will be lots of fun arts and crafts activities including storytelling, takeaway spells and potion-making. You can make a dragon puppet to take home and train, play an enchanted glass harp, write your own mini-book, create a potion, make your own wand with a certificate of authenticity and much more. Watch out for wizards, witches and real magicians – you might even spot Hagrid…
Come dressed as your favourite magical character or creature and join the fancy dress parade at 3pm.
To continue the fun, a very magical film will be screening at 4pm at The Light Cinema. Visit sheffield.lightcinemas.co.uk for details. Suitable for all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.

Things to eat...
If you have a courgette glut - or even if you haven't - here is a nice vegetarian risotto to try Courgette and lemon. Although to my mind every good risotto should have a splash of wine in it before you start adding the stock.

Things in the Library 7 March

Things in the News
Researchers warned that passive smoking causes lasting damage to children's arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes in later life. Read the research behind the headline here   

Things to avoid
Artificial food colourings which have been linked to hyperactivity in some children. The FSA has updated its list of product ranges that do not contain the following six food colours

• sunset yellow FCF (E110)
• quinoline yellow (E104)
• carmoisine (E122)
• allura red (E129)
• tartrazine (E102)
• ponceau 4R (E124)

but..
These additives which have been withdrawn from food and drink are still available in children's medicines according to a report "The Hidden Additives in Children's Medicines" by the campaign group Action on Additives.  Their parent's guide to additives in children's medicine and details of their campaign can be found here.

Things for keeping up to date

InfoBites next week on Tuesday 11th March at 13:00 is a quick 20 min taster on the subject 'Keeping up-to-date'. As usual cakey nibbles will be available or bring your lunch with you. Find out how to keep abreast of the latest evidence for clinical practice.

Things to read or see

We don't recommend stealing books from anywhere but both Sarah and Kate are currently reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, it tells the story of Liesel, an extraordinary and courageous young girl sent to live with a foster family in World War II Germany. She learns to read with encouragement from her new family and Max, a Jewish refugee who they are hiding under the stairs. For Liesel and Max, the power of words and imagination become the only escape from the tumultuous events happening around them. 

This film, in cinemas now is a life-affirming story of survival and of the resilience of the human spirit. If you would like to read the book thief you can pop up and borrow the book from the library.

Things needing your help

A review for the Office of the Children’s Commissioner "Assessing the Evidence Base in Relation to Intrafamilial Child Sexual Abuse".
This will cover the nature, scale and scope of intrafamilial CSA, the child protection response and implications for legislation. The authors have sent out a call for unpublished papers, documents, reports and briefings that are in the public domain which will help them understand Intrafamilial CSA. The deadline for receipt of papers: 24th  March, 2014.  Send any electronic materials to: ICSAREA@mdx.ac.uk 

Things to make and eat

This week is British Pie week which had us thinking about which pies we would like to make this weekend. We have chosen both a savoury Chicken pie with tenderstem broccoli, sweetcorn, tarragon and shallots and a sweet Apple, elderflower and almond pie recipes for you to try.