Things in the library 2nd July...

 Things about child development... 

The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) has a membership comprising a diverse group of clinicians, practitioners and world-leading child mental health researchers, working across an array of child and adolescent mental health domains. As part of the ACAMH educational series of talks on child development Dr. Max Davie, Community Paediatrician specialising in child development, has recorded two talks on this topic which you can watch or read the transcript. In the first he focusses on what mental health professionals working with children and young people need to know about child development, the second is on neurodevelopmental assessment. ACAMH members can get a CPD certificate for watching either - details on the website.

Things about weight and wellbeing... 

Announced yesterday the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme – backed by £12 million of government funding – will offer free online support via GP and primary care teams referrals for adults living with obesity, who also have a diagnosis of either diabetes, high blood pressure or both, to help manage their weight and improve their health.  

Alongside this, the government is providing £30 million of new funding to councils across England to roll out expanded management services for adults living with obesity. Services can be delivered face to face, remotely or digitally. With 98% of councils accepting the funding, individuals will be able to sign up for this help via their primary care services or in some areas refer themselves via their local authority.

In most areas, services will include 12-week sessions, with dietary advice, physical activity guidance and support to help people start and maintain healthier habits. 

An additional £4.3 million of new funding has also been allocated to 11 local authorities to support the expansion of child weight management services in 2021 to 2022. They will trial new ways to improve access to services for up to 6,000 children identified as living with excess weight or obesity. 

New rules on advertising unhealthy foods online and before 9pm on TV across the UK after public consultation. Regulations will come into force at the end of next year to introduce a 9pm watershed for advertisements of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS). These new regulations will apply to food and drink products of most concern to childhood obesity and will ensure the healthiest in each category will be able to continue to advertise. This approach means foods such as honey, olive oil, avocados and marmite are excluded from the restrictions.

Things to attend... 

It is Reading Group next week and the book we are discussing is 'American Dirt' by Jeanine Cummins. If you would like to join us online from 18.30 - 19.30 please contact the library for the joining link.

Our next book (4th August) will be quite a contrast 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott. A comment often made by members of the Reading Group is that they have enjoyed a book which they would have never otherwise chosen.

Things to book... 

NHS Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Digital Conference takes place as a digital event in October, organised by Westminter Insight, covering such topics as:

• how to improve equality, diversity, and inclusion to create a sense of belonging for all NHS employees
• how to implement data tracking, reporting, and transparency around targets to help improve equality, diversity and inclusion in the NHS
• Creating diverse NHS leadership to ensure they better reflect the communities they serve
• Ensuring a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying and harassment to support staff

Just one thing... 

A recent fascinating series of radio programmes...

If time is tight, what's the one thing that you should be doing to improve your health and wellbeing? Michael Mosley reveals surprisingly simple top tips that are scientifically proven to change your life.

• Count your blessings
• Hot baths
• Standing on one leg
• Green spaces
• Intelligent exercise
• Learning a new skill
• Cold showers
• Eating bacteria
• Early morning walks

Several of these could be combined (though please don't stand on one leg in the shower!). The website explains the science and you can listen to the episodes. 

Things to make... 

Wimbledon means strawberries... but not necessarily with cream. Balsamic vinegar is fabulous with strawberries (as is black or pink pepper). This recipe marinates strawberries in balsamic vinegar and combines them with halloumi and fresh cucumber. 

Things in the library 16th April...

 Things about diversity... 

A new range of e-books about diversity, provided by HEE, have been added to the library catalogue. Some excellent titles that may be of interest to you. The details are on this link and you will need to sign in with your NHS Open Athens account to access them for free. If you don't have an Athens account and you work for the NHS then please sign up here.

Things about serious case reviews... 

The NSPCC catalogue serious case reviews so you can easily find them in one place if you need to. This link takes you to the ones published in March 2021. If you click on the title of each one you will find a brief summary of the case and the findings and also a link to the free full report. You can also search for other past reviews there or our own catalogue for ones relating to Sheffield area.

Things about depression... 

I spotted an interesting article this week "Association between Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Depression Symptoms in Young People and Adults Aged 15-45: A Systematic Review of Cohort Studies". Despite some reservations about some of the studies, the authors conclude that evidence seems to be building that a possible association exists, and this may have implications for addressing the burden of mental illness in young people and adults aged 15-45 years. 

Things about modern slavery... 

The Home Office has updated the statutory guidance on identifying and supporting victims of modern slavery. It describes the signs that someone may be a victim of modern slavery, the support available to victims, and the process for determining whether someone is a victim.

Things about looked after children... 

The Mayor of London has published a protocol setting out the roles and responsibilities of groups involved in the care of looked-after children and care leavers in reducing their involvement in crime. The protocol covers: children’s home carers; foster parents; police officers; the Crown Prosecution Service; health services and local authorities. The organisations who have signed the protocol have agreed: that diversion from the criminal justice system should be at the heart of any response to offending behaviour; to listen and learn from children and young people; and ask ‘would this response be good enough for my child?’

Things to attend...

There are a wide range of events available to the public via the University of Sheffield. This page lists the upcoming ones including: history, science, libraries of the future, mental health for NHS, patient reported outcome measures and vegetables for pre-school children. 

Things to make... 

Plenty of al-fresco dining going on I expect at the moment with some meeting possible in gardens. This is a great sharing meal to make Roasted ratatouille & goat’s cheese tart - check the comments as some people have found the mixture larger in quantity...or perhaps they need a bigger tin to cook it. 

Things in the library 28th Aug...

 Things that look a little different... 

To protect ourselves and library users we have plastic screens between the computers and in front of the desk. We ask you to wear a mask and sanitise your hands when coming into the library and maintain social distancing of 2m. Please take a wipe and clean the area you are about to use when you enter. We are currently open 8:45 to 17:00. We are now asking you to take control over your return dates for books again, we will be now be issuing items for normal loan periods of 1 or 3 weeks and also charging fines on overdue items. Books which are returned are quarantined before being re-shelved and if you use books in the library but don't borrow them please leave at the desk for staff to quarantine and shelve later.

If you are unable to come into the library we will still support your needs and can be flexible if you contact us to explain your circumstances. remember that by using your PIN (ask if you don't have one) and your library ticket number (first group of numbers on the back of your trust badge) you can manage your account remotely and also use the MyCirqa App.

Things to chat about... 

Our virtual reading group meeting this week takes place at 18:15 for an hour via Google Meet - please contact the library for the login link. We are chatting about 'When I had a little sister'. Whether you want to join us or are just interested in knowing about what we are reading, please contact the library if you would like to be in the email group for information. 

Our next book wil be 'The versions of us' by Laura Barnett on Wed 7th October. A man is walking down a country lane. A woman, cycling towards him, swerves to avoid a dog. On that moment, their future hinges. There are three possible outcomes, three small decisions that could determine the rest of their life.

The Versions of Us explores the idea that there are moments when our lives might have turned out differently, the tiny factors or decisions that could determine our fate, and the precarious nature of the foundations upon which we build our lives. It is also a story about the nature of love and how it grows, changes and evolves as we go through the vagaries of life.

Things about children's computer time... 

I am sure many of us have had battles with our children and negotiations worthy of United Nations peace agreements in trying to agree on how much computer time is allowed. In this BBC Radio 4 programme  - the problem is investigated and seen from the perspective of an 11 year old. Roman: What's wrong with screen time?

Things about skin...  

Skin Deep is a project aiming to improve the diversity in paediatric skin images online. This is to improve education and therefore patient care. It is a collaboration between the Royal London Hospital (Paediatric Emergency Department), Don’t Forget The Bubbles, and their Dermatology colleagues. They are collaborating with other hospitals and organisations in the UK and internationally. They are looking to build up their image bank and would love to receive your submissions. You can also browse their extensive range of Skin pictures. You can search by description, diagnoses, or body part. You can view their Diagnoses A-Z and also test yourself with their Quiz.

Things about Covid-19 and children... 

In the news today a large BMJ study which concluded

Our data confirm less severe covid-19 in children and young people with SARS-CoV-2 infection than in adults. Admission to critical care was associated with age under 1 month, age 10-14 years, and black ethnicity. In agreement with previous reports, we found older age and non-white ethnicity to be associated with MIS-C.

We also report that patients with MIS-C who are antibody positive for SARS-CoV-2 are more likely to be of non-white ethnicity, have mucocutaneous-enteric symptoms and cardiac complications, and have received intravenous immunoglobulins and corticosteroids than those who are in the acute phase of infection (polymerase chain reaction positive).

We have identified a systemic mucocutaneous-enteric symptom cluster across the whole cohort. In addition, we have provided evidence for refining the WHO case definition for MIS-C, including an association with low platelet count, fatigue, headache, myalgia, sore throat, and lymphadenopathy.

If you want to read the full text of the article it can be found here 

Things to cook... 

Definitely feeling autumnal today but still lots of lovely berries in the shops. I have made 'Pistachio meringues with summer berries' a couple of times recently when I had some egg whites which needed using up...very simple and delicious. Yesterday I used roasted and chopped hazlenuts instead of pistachios as I couldn't find any -  it worked really well. Make sure you leave them in the oven until completely cold.

Things in the library 21 Feb...

Things that were won...

Our recent 70th birthday quiz - based on our website - was won by Choire Wilson based at Ryegate - congratulations and enjoy the fizz Choire! Look out for more quizzes and prizes during our 70th birthday celebration year.


Things not to miss...
The Grand Round on Thursday 30th April (the day before our actual birthday) will be given by an external speaker Sue Lacey Bryant, Review Programme Manager Health Education England who was involved with the Topol Review published last February.  To refresh your memories the Topol Review was an independent report commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to provide advice on:

• how technological and other developments are likely to change the roles and functions of clinical staff in all professions over the next two decades to ensure safer, more productive, more effective and more personal care for patients;
• what the implications of these changes are for the skills required by the professionals filling these roles, identifying professions or sub-specialisms where these may be particularly significant;
• the consequences for the selection, education, training, development and lifelong learning of current and future clinical staff.

This has the potential to affect all clinical staff and services so do take the opportunity to hear more about it, ask questions and discuss the implications with  Sue Lacey Bryant who was closely involved. More details later but please put the date in your diaries.

Things about Outcome Measures...
Another date to save is for 5th National Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) Annual Research Conference 2020 The Diamond, Wednesday 10th June 2020.

The Conference will be hosted by ScHARR and chaired by Professor John Brazier, with support from the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Yorkshire and Humber.  The conference was founded by John and colleagues back in 2016 and goes from strength to strength.

The conference attracts clinicians, researchers, academic, patient representatives, students and early career researchers working or interested in Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) research.

Things about Eczema...

New Sheffield study of newborn babies seeks to prevent eczema. A research collaboration between the University of Sheffield and the University of Manchester will seek to understand how our skin develops from birth. The study will follow 175 newborn babies during their first year of life. Researchers hope to identify those with a high risk of developing eczema to improve standards of neonatal skincare. In the UK alone, one in five children and one in 12 adults have atopic eczema.

Things to buy...
We have a good selection of second-hand books that we are selling. These are mostly those which we have replaced with a newer editions. The current list of what is available is here - although some of these will have already been sold but some more books will be added next week. Why not come up and browse and buy a coffee and biscuit whilst you are here (25p reduction if you bring your own cup...which is the same cost of a biscuit!)

Things about diversity in NHS...

Chairs and non-executive directors are crucial to providing the governance needed to deliver the NHS Long Term Plan. They also play a key role in driving forward transformational change across the health service. But as a community of leaders, they are often not representative of the staff they govern or inclusive of the communities they serve. Research suggests that they are insufficiently diverse across gender, race, disability and age to be as effective as they need to be. To address this, the NHS Confederation is establishing an independent taskforce to improve the diversity of chairs and non-executive directors in the NHS. Find out more about the working group, its members and why diverse leadership matters for the sustainability of the NHS.

Things about maps...
If you love maps and have an eye for detail you might find helping out with this very rewarding and interesting. The Ramblers are trying to make sure any missing paths are recorded before 2026. It is easy to take part - sign up then you will see a random small piece of map along with two older version of it and the clear instructions show you what to look for and how to draw in any missing paths for them to then investigate.

Things to make...

Pancakes...it is that time of year again - the start of Lent is marked by eating pancakes next Tuesday Feb 25th. For something different this year why not try a stack of American Blueberry pancakes?