Things in the Library - November

 Toddler development checks

The National Institute for Health & Care Research have found that about 1 in 4 children are missing their 2-2.5 year development checks. Children from deprived backgrounds, and those in local authority care, were less likely than other children to have these checks recorded. The Healthy Child Programme in England states that all children aged 2-2½ should have a health check by the health visiting team. Not all children receive these checks, and, before this study, it was not known whether certain groups are more likely to miss out.

Protecting children online

Ofcom has published a report looking at the measures taken by video sharing platforms to protect children and ensure that they do not view adult material including pornography. The report found that most UK sites do not have robust verification methods in place, and many sites merely require the user to check a box stating that they are 18 or over.

NSPCC Learning has created an e-learning course to help designated child protection leads understand the risks around children sharing nude images and how to respond appropriately. The course includes training on recognising when sharing imagery is harmful sexual behaviour, and steps to safeguard all young people involved.  

  

Workforce Census 2022

The Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health has published an overview of paediatric and child health workforce, focusing on consultants and SAS doctors working in the UK. It includes recommendations and key findings graphics. 

Childhood obesity

From the Nuffield Trust:Despite numerous initiatives, there have been no improvements in the levels of childhood excess weight and obesity in England over recent years. Much of the research used to inform policy on childhood obesity has been based on ways of changing the behaviour of individuals rather than influences outside their control, like the characteristics of a local area. Understanding these external factors is particularly important for children, who cannot choose the environment they grow up in.

A Million & Me

Centre for Mental Health have released a report into A Million & Me, which  was developed by BBC Children in Need to explore how ordinary, trusted relationships can help children who are beginning to struggle with their mental wellbeing. Funded projects include including text and phone support for children, the production of digital resources and training for trusted adults, and activities aimed at boosting children’s wellbeing.

Things happening in Sheffield in November

Wreath making at Kelham Island Museum

Get festive and learn how to make a fresh Christmas door wreath  using locally sourced foliage, beautiful dried fruits, ribbons and sparkly bits and bobs. Enjoy hot drinks and mince pies while you craft the evening away, and come away with a beautiful hand-crafted wreath to decorate your door for the season. All abilities are welcome from complete beginners to experts and all materials will be provided. Thu, November 10, 2022, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Tickets here.

The Art of Play at the National Videogame Museum

Did you know that Sheffield is home to the National Videogame Museum?  Based in Castle House in the city centre, it is currently exhibiting The Art of Play, which showcases the artistry behind videogames

Recipe of the Month

These pear, apple and cider muffins are exactly the kind of treat to see us into November.

Things in the library 17 June...

Things to visit...
The University of Sheffield's new Diamond building (opened last year) is having an open day in September as part of Heritage Open Day - first come first served and likely to be booked up quickly - so follow the link for booking and more information it is a wonderful building. Friday 9 September 2016 32 Leavygreave Rd, Sheffield, S3 7RD  http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/whatson/heritageopenday

Things about e-books... 
We now have access to 130 Oxford handbooks and textbooks as e-books on a wide range of topics  - you will find them by searching in our library catalogue then by clicking the "Read Me" button to gain access. You will be able to read them by logging in with your NHS OpenAthens account, it is also possible to download chapters.

Once logged in with NHS OpenAthens you can also search the Oxford Medicine Online site by specialty, career stage and book series - then if you select Unlocked and Free  in the filter section (see left) you can see what is available to you. Or you can browse the books available to you. If you need an OpenAthens account login join up here for free if you work for SCH.

Things to come to in the library...
Next week's journal club is on Thursday morning 23 June between 8:00 - 9:00 am. The paper to be presented and discussed is " Is screening for urine infection in well infants with prolonged jaundice required? Local review and meta-analysis of existing data" : Steadman S,Ahmed I, McGarry K, et al.Arch Dis Child ...with of course muffins.


Things about NHS leadership...

Marcus Powell joined The King’s Fund earlier this year as Director of Leadership and Organisational Development, having spent his whole career outside the NHS in the private sector. He has written a paper entitled 'Leadership in the NHS :Thoughts of a newcomer' which makes interesting reading.

Things about care models...
NHS confederation have just published "New care models and staff engagement: All aboard" This publication brings together the experiences of four vanguards which are placing staff at the centre of new care models. The vanguards featured recognise that those on the front line of care have the best ideas about how to improve it – but need to feel empowered to do so.

Things for father's day...

If you have little ones who want to make gifts then there are some nice ideas here  or for something to bake some good recipes here

Things in the library 3 Jun

Absent things....Library Staff

On Tuesday 7th June the library will be closed all day as Library staff plan services for the coming year.  These will be based on the National Library Strategy  - Knowledge for Healthcare published in 2015.



Controlled things... Drugs
NICE Bites summary of prescribing recommendations from NICE guideline NG46: 2016 covers  systems and processes for using and managing CDs safely in all NHS settings except care homes.

Diabetic things...
National Paediatric Diabetes Audit Report 2014-2015. For the fifth consecutive year, there has been an increase in the number of children and young people achieving excellent diabetes control, thereby reducing their lifetime risk of diabetes associated complications. It also demonstrates the impact of inequality on outcomes for children and young people, with those living in the most deprived areas having worse outcomes. Download the report here






Crying and irritable things - infants
"No Effect of Proton Pump Inhibitors on Crying and Irritability in Infants" - the title of next week's Journal Club. It is on Weds 8th June 5.30 - 6.30 pm in the Education & Skills Centre, F Floor Stephenson Wing. Please come along for an informal presentation and discussion and of course ...muffins. Contact the library if you would like to see the paper beforehand.


Things about ourhealthheroes

To celebrate International Children’s Day on June 1st, Skills for Health and National Skills Academy have launched a week-long celebration to honour Sheffield Children's Hospital  health heroes The library service and staff were featured in their blog and gallery.



Advanced warning of things
You may have seen the library has undergone a mini refurbishment.  We will be holding an event to celebrate the "New Look".  Come and join us on Tues 28th Jun 11.30am - 14.30pm  for refreshments including of course MUFFINS! 


Talking of which...

Gluten free things
Here is a Jamie Oliver recipe for cottage cheese muffins which I will be making for Journal Club next Wednesday

Things in the library 9 October

Things to go with muffins - Journal Club
Next week the Journal Club will be on Thursday 15 October from  8:00 to 9:00 held on  F Floor Stephenson Wing. All clinicians welcome and the paper being discussed is "Using multifaceted education to improve management in acute viral bronchiolitis" Murch H, Oakley J,Pierrepoint M, et al. Arch Dis Child 2015. Please contact the library if you need help accessing a copy of the full text.

Things about health visitors and school nurses 
"Health visiting and school nursing partnership nurse interface and improved partnership working" has been published. This pathway is guidance to support professionals to deliver improved outcomes, and outlines aspirations for service delivery. The guidance will assist in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and will help local areas to shape their services.

Things about training doctors

The BMA defines 'core principles' of training for doctors. The six key principles set out in the document were formulated following consultation with BMA members, as well as being informed by existing policy, and include that education, training and development is:

• Responsive to the population’s health requirements
• Rooted in an ethos of professional excellence
• An inspiring process of continuous life-long learning
• Fair and inclusive
• Supportive and flexible for learners and trainees
• Designed to enable employers and infrastructure to provide value and support.

Things about children's mental wellbeing
A new resource from Public Health England’s (PHE) Mental Health Intelligence Network highlights the importance of local organisations measuring and acting to improve the mental wellbeing of children and young people. Measuring mental wellbeing in children and young people shows that raising levels of mental wellbeing influences a child’s ability to learn, their resilience to risky behaviours and their physical and mental health in adulthood. Half of all mental health problems emerge before the age of 14 and 1 in 10 children will have a clinically diagnosed mental health problem during their childhood.

(C)Gill Kaye 2015

Things exciting 
The landing outside the library is being painted as part of the signage project in the hospital so we expect our entrance will look very smart soon.

Things Philosophical
Philosophy at the Showroom is a series of sessions probing the philosophical questions raised by some of cinema's most intriguing films, and discussing books that have philosophical themes (either philosophical texts, or other works that raise philosophical questions). The talks will not presuppose any prior knowledge of philosophy, and we hope they will lead to the development of a thriving community of those interested in the subject in the city. Following the showing of the film, there will then be a short talk from a philosopher, and then general discussion. October Session : Babette's Feast introduced by Hugh Pyper Thursday 29 October 6pm. Tickets are available directly from the Showroom.You will need to pay the usual Showroom ticket charge for seeing the film.





Things musical 
The new season of University musical events have been announced and includes: Global Soundtracks, New York, Beethoven Plus and a live performance of The Snowman and Peter & the Wolf on Dec 19th.


Things about social media

I recently did a session with one of the departments in the hospital talking about the uses of social media. If you would like us to bring a training session to your department on anything information related then please ask. Here is a fun quiz to find out your social media age.
Thinking about age brings me nicely on to..



Things cakey 

(C) Gill Kaye 2015

As I write my son is at home making a birthday cake for his girlfriend...I kept getting baking related texts earlier in the week! Wonder if he will bake one for my birthday next week.....although I don't think we would have enough candles for mine! He has chosen to make this carrot cake here is the recipe but he has decorated his and it looks wonderful!

Things in the library 25 Sept

Things about SPSS
We are often asked if SPSS is available to SCH staff (sorry no) but we do have some good books on using the software to analyse data and IBM are offering a webinar on Tuesday 3 November at 11:00 for 1 hour. If you want to find out more then click the link to sign up.  'A better way to collect the data you need'

Thing we need your help with please
If anyone has a  copy of 'Training in Paediatrics'  Oxford Speciality Training by Mark Gardiner that they no longer need then the library would be grateful to hear from you as two of our copies have recently been lost/stolen from borrowers (who have paid for their replacement) and as the book is currently out of print we can't replace the missing copies.

Things on Global health 
Sheffield Supporting Women in Medicine are hosting a free event open to all on 'Global Health: Putting it all into Perspective' Lecture Theatre 2, University of Sheffield Medical School. It will be an opportunity to see how international, regional and local experiences can compliment and develop your leadership and clinical roles. Thursday 8th October 2015 registration from 5.30 pm with refreshments, speakers from 6.00 pm, networking from 7.00 pm with refreshments and nibbles in Cafe 1828, Medical School. Register here

Things literary
Sheffield hosts one of the largest literary festivals in the UK during Sept/Oct with most events taking place between 10 – 31 October. There are events for all ages and tastes including: poetry, photography, dramatic readings from 'Sherlock Holmes', the 'Hairy Bikers', Art Therapy and 'The Quantum behaviour of Lobster Protein'! Many events are free and for others there are charges - the venues range between the Crucible theatre and real ale pubs. Find the full details here Off the Shelf

Things Pharmaceutical
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has released a new video filmed at the Birmingham Children’s Hospital, highlighting how pharmacists can improve patient care in Accident and Emergency Departments.  It shows what a specially-trained pharmacist can achieve in A&E and the impact the role has had on other health professionals in the department.

Things for a child with epilepsy 
An epilepsy passport has been developed by Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health aimed at improving communication between professionals & keeping children and young people out of hospital. The passport is designed to be carried by a child with epilepsy to provide healthcare professionals with easily accessible and up-to-date information on their condition in the event of an emergency. In addition, it will mean that parents do not need to repeat their child’s epilepsy history at each medical visit a major frustration for parents.

Things about mental health
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced the appointment of a mental health champion for schools in England. Natasha Devon's role will involve raising awareness of and reducing stigma around mental health issues.

Things published
Simply by growing up in a certain part of England a child under five is more likely to have poor health that will impact the rest of their lives. The first five years of a child's life are critical to their future development. The NCB report 'Poor Beginnings: Health Inequalities among young children across England' is based on official data published by Public Health England. It looks at four key measures of young children's health and well-being - obesity, tooth decay, accidental injury and 'school readiness'. The report  provides a clear picture of the health of children under five years old living in England and shows how growing up in different areas of the country has a dramatic effect on their lives.


Things for a healthy NHS workplace
A toolkit has been published  to support NHS organisations to improve the staff health, wellbeing, effectiveness and productivity by providing practical, step-by-step information on how to implement the six pieces of workplace guidance from NICE. Download it here

Things for Royal College of Nursing members 
Important changes to rules on lapsed NMC registration as from November anyone who allows their registration to lapse will be taken off the register immediately. There is no longer a grace period for late payment. Re-admission to the register may take between two to six weeks. Continuing to work as a nurse or midwife while not on the NMC register contravenes the code and is illegal. It could result in suspension from work and difficulties with your employer.

Things to learn and eat
Sarah recently was out at Embrace delivering her Critical Appraisal course over 4 sessions and introducing them to Journal Club. Sarah's Carrot and Orange muffins that she made were very well received. They have carrot in so they must be healthy..right??!! If you want to learn how to critically appraise an article the next course is 20th October 9:30-13:00 at SCH so email to book a place.....but if you want muffins you will need to attend Journal Club 1st October 8:00 - 9:00 F Floor Stephenson Wing. All SCH staff welcome.

Things in the library 26 June

Things in and around the library

Opening hours - advanced warning that there will be some disruption coming up as Gill is away on holiday. We will be closed for the next 2  Monday and Wednesday evenings.
The library will be closed all day on friday 10th July

Journal Club next Thursday 2nd July  8-9 am
Paper: Complete & incomplete Kawasaki disease: two sides of the same coin. 
Presenter: Mekhala Ayya
Muffins: of course!

If you work for SCH please email the library if you want a copy of the article.

Critical Appraisal Course
This excellent course will be running on 2 July 9.30 - 13:00  in Education and Skills Centre, F Floor Stephenson Wing for SCH staff. We are often asked for help on this topic and previous attendees speak highly of it. Sadly the June course was cancelled due to lack of participants.  This course needs 6 people in order to go ahead.If you need to learn how to read journal articles and draw conclusions about whether to use the evidence in your practice this course is for you. The course is a mixture of taught and practical sessions including an introduction to statistics.

Inactive things

The Generation Inactive report is an analysis of the UK's childhood inactivity epidemic and tangible solutions to get children moving.
In response to the report, Prof Russell Viner from the RCPCH said
“At a time where children should be at their most active, it’s concerning that half of seven year olds are not doing the recommended one hour of physical activity that’s advised each day – the Generation Inactive report is a welcome reminder that more must be done to improve the health of our nation’s children.   The report can be read here

Things branded as healthy

"Healthy snacks could do more harm than good" say researchers from universities in Munich & Pennsylvania.

This research was a series of randomised controlled trials to investigate the effect of fitness branding on restrained eaters’ food consumption and post-consumption exercise.

The report showed that while some may have restrained from eating, say, 500 calories in the shape of crisps, they could then end up consuming a similar amount in muesli. Read about this on NHS Choices

Protective things for summer

Do you know your UVB from your UVA and what exactly is SPF?A Royal Pharmaceutical Society survey into sunscreen use has revealed a worrying lack of understanding about the degree of sun protection different products provide.
In particular, many are unaware that the SPF rating alone displayed in sunscreen labelling does not guarantee good all round protection from potential sun damage. see here for an explanation

Safe things - our children?

"The most comprehensive overview of child protection in the UK."

This report from the NSPCC compiles and analyses the most robust and up-to-date child protection data that exists across the 4 nations in the UK for 2015  Read the report here

Feel good things - Muffins!

This muffin recipe contain fibre-packed prunes and oats - enjoy them without guilt!

I will certainly be trying them for Journal Club!