Things in the library 10th May...

Things new and old...
A new batch of books have arrived and are on the shelves. If you are registered with the library and want to be notified when new books are bought on your subject interests please contact us and let us know. This means we have added more old books to our 'For Sale' trolley so come up and browse or check this list (please note some items have already been sold.)

Things just for CAMHS...
We have just launched a Randomised Coffee Trial for CAMHS @SCH as part of their Transforming CAMHS 'It starts with me' programme. Any member of  staff at CAMHS - whatever your role or workplace - is eligible to take part. Please sign up via this form before 30th May (don't try to open in Internet Explorer)  and you will be randomly matched with another CAMHS person and encouraged to meet for a 30/40 minute chat about anything you like during June. Have fun!

Things about science...
Pint of Science returns to Sheffield from Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 May at six pubs across the city. At the festival 55 of University of Sheffield researchers will be swapping the lab for the pub to talk about their work and answer your questions. Covering topics as diverse as 3D printing, the Large Hadron Collider, Game of Thrones fans, air pollution, the physical benefits of playing an instrument, and the future of biological engineering...The talks will be accompanied by hands-on activities, demonstrations and a chance to win prizes - play Periodic Bingo, craft some body-parts, sample some antarctic snacks, build your own air quality monitor, and walk around a virtual reality model of our sun! See the full Sheffield programme and buy tickets - some already sold out.

Things about Prof Illingworth...
Our namesake...and some shots of the library...are featured in this short video. Throughout the last year, the University Library has been gathering nominations from staff, students and alumni for books by their academic community that have inspired, motivated or informed. The Sheffield Authors Showcase honours the achievements of the academic community, by celebrating their contribution to academic endeavour and by recognising the effect that their scholarly works have had on their readers. The latest featured author in the Sheffield Authors Showcase is Professor Ronald Illingworth, a pioneer in both the teaching, and practice, of paediatrics. We have many of his books in the library.

Things to improve your spoken English...

If you are (or know) someone who would like to improve their spoken English The English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) at University of Sheffield is looking for volunteers to join classes so that trainee teachers can practise their teaching.
The Free English classes are not part of a course and you don't have to work or study at the University to attend. If you wish to join these classes, you will do so as a volunteer not a student. The classes are a great way of learning English in a relaxed environment and volunteers in the past have really enjoyed and benefited from them.
To join our free English classes you must:
- Be over 18 years old.
- Have an English level between pre-intermediate (IELTS 3.0 - 5.0) and upper-intermediate (IELTS 5.0 - 6.5).
- Live in the UK and be able to attend face-to-face classes at the ELTC.
- Be able to attend at least 80% of the classes.
If you are interested in attending, please look on their website for times and days, and complete a simple application form.

Things about the developing child...
Harvard University's Centre on the Developing Child has published a new infographic explaining what executive function is and how it relates to child development. The infographic stresses the importance of relationships with responsive caregivers. The phrase “executive function” refers to a set of skills. These skills underlie the capacity to plan ahead and meet goals, display self-control, follow multiple-step directions even when interrupted, and stay focused despite distractions, among others

Things to eat...
Next week is Coeliac awareness week so I thought I would signpost some gluten free recipes  from the Coeliac Society (UK) and BBC Good Food.. This Harrisa chicken traybake happens to be a favourite recipe of mine whether you follow a gluten-free diet or not.

Things in the library 9th March...

Things doubled up...
If you come up to the library to use our computers don't be surprised if you are seeing double. Thanks to a successful bid for funding from HEE we have been able to provide two screens for each of the NHS computers. If you have worked with two screens you will know how useful it is to have, for example, a spreadsheet open on one and a Word document on another at the same time. If you are not sure how to do this please ask any of the library staff for help.

Things about mental health...
The CQC report their findings of their independent review of the system of services that support children and young people’s mental health. Are we listening? full report and summary are available here. 
Their recommendations are:

• The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care should make sure there is joint action across government to make children and young people’s mental health a national priority, working with ministers in health, social care, education, housing and local government
• Local organisations must work together to deliver a clear ‘local offer’ of the care and support available to children and young people
• Government, employers and schools should make sure that everyone that works, volunteers or cares for children and young people are trained to encourage good mental health and offer basic mental health support
• Ofsted should look at what schools are doing to support children and young people’s mental health when they inspect

Things to attend...

Two ScHARR courses in Sheffield.

Experiential Research Approaches (ERA): Qualitative Methods using Observation, Description and Interpretation  2 day course - Thursday 28th - Friday 29th June 2018 Early Bird Booking rate closes 29th April 2018. Standard Booking closes 13th June 2018.

Cluster Randomised Trials Design and Analysis 1 day course - Wednesday 4th July 2018 Early Bird Booking rate closes 6th May 2018. Standard Booking closes 20th June 2018.


Things about obesity...
Children who eat takeaways once or more each week have more body fat and higher low-density lipoprotein (LDL) “bad” cholesterol levels than those who never or hardly ever eat them. Their diets were also higher in fat and lower in protein and calcium. This cross-sectional study looked in depth at eating habits and risk markers for coronary heart disease, obesity and diabetes in 2,529 children in England. Though this type of study can only show an association between takeaways and risk markers, it is one of the first of its type, and the results do give cause for concern. Increasing numbers of people are eating takeaways in the UK. Local authorities and healthcare professionals are well placed to encourage parents and children to choose healthier foods, in line with current national guidance.

Things about abuse...
Getting help to overcome abuse A quick guide for young people receiving support published by NICE is available online. This guide has been written by young people who have experienced abuse or neglect. 15 young people from around the country were supported by AVA to help develop the NICE guideline on child abuse and neglect. They did this by talking about their experiences of seeking help and support, including sharing the challenges they faced as well as what worked well. When the guideline was finished, they wanted to write a quick guide to help other young people find out what support they are entitled to.

Things about child health...
The government has published the Child Health profiles for 2018 which provide an overview of child health and wellbeing for each local authority in England. Those working in local government and health services can use the profiles as a tool to help:

• understand the needs of their communities
• improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people
• reduce health inequalities

Things new in the library...

Quite a few new books hitting the shelves of the library this week. If you want to be notified when books matching your subject interests are bought please let us know. If you have suggestions for books or e-books you think we should have then get in touch. if you want to see the latest books then check this link on our catalogue.  If a book is 'processing' but not yet available it can be reserved for you.

Things to read...

Next months Reading Group will be on Wed 4th April so pop the date in your diaries the book to read is 'The Pianist' by Wladyslaw Szpilman. The powerful and bestselling memoir of a young Jewish pianist who survived the war in Warsaw against all odds.

and things to eat...
How about some Polish sausage and red cabbage - this dish could be a main or a side dish.  Rosemary braised red cabbage with kabanos takes long slow cooking but is really easy to prepare.

Things in the library 26 Jan...

Things you might want to comment on...

 Sheffield's Clinical Commissioning Group are currently consulting on their plans for changing Urgent Care in Sheffield. This is likely to have an impact on every resident so do take time to read the proposals and respond - closing date 31 January. 

Things about life-limiting conditions...
A meta-synthesis of qualitative research exploring parents' psychosocial experiences during complex and traumatic life transitions related to caring for a child with a life-limiting (LLI) or life-threatening illness (LTI) was published in Journal of Pediatric Nursing this week.  A synthesis of the findings demonstrated that parents experience profound and pervasive uncertainty, leading to their own illness experience being described as a dual reality in which fighting for survival and recognising the threat of their child's death were daily challenges. Three key processes emerged: the devastation of living with uncertainty, the emergence of hope, and moving forward.  These findings can support a more comprehensive pediatric nursing plan of care that accounts for the intricacies of the parental experience and the importance of hope.

Things about child sexual exploitation...
Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and HM Inspectorate of Probation have updated inspection guidance on the multi-agency response to child sexual exploitation and missing children. The guidance points out that a further sample of inspections on this theme is planned for 2018, which aims to identify whether agencies have made further progress since the Joint targeted area inspections (JTAIs) in 2016. For 2018, the inspectorate has widened the scope of the investigation to include children associated with gangs or involved with gangs who are at risk of exploitation. This in response to an increasing awareness of the risks to children being exploited for criminal reasons by gangs, in particular the risk of involvement in ‘county lines’. Other updates include: the inspection now considers the role of schools; and references to Local Safeguarding Children Boards have been changed to local safeguarding arrangements.


Things about cross-border children...
Can you contribute? Research in Practice is seeking children’s social workers, local authority
solicitors and children’s guardians with experience of cross-border casework (including care proceedings where an international family placement is explored or instances where a family with a child at risk has fled abroad) to participate in a telephone focus group on behalf of Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB).




Things coming soon...
We are just sending off an order for some new books...if you are searching the library catalogue you may come across items that say 'On order'. If you want to see any of these when they arrive please login with your library ticket number and PIN (ask us if you don't have one) so that you can reserve the items. If there are any resources you would like us to buy for your subject area (books or e-books) then please let us know.

Something to eat...
This celeriac, onion and mustard tart sounds easy and different. Did you know that celeriac has been used in Europe since ancient times (it is mentioned in Homer's Odyssey as selinon apparently).

Things in the library 4th August...

Things new...
Blog going out a bit late today as I have been putting lots of lovely new books out on the shelves. See them here  . You can always make suggestions of new books that you think we should buy and if you have found a book particularly useful (or not) why not rate it on our catalogue and leave a comment for other users. You can also make suggestions of e-books you would like us to purchase by logging on to the e-book platform with your NHS Open Athens account

More new things...
Lots of new staff arriving this week - we look forward to helping you in any ways we can whilst you are here. If you need anything relating to information or organisation skills we are your people.

Things about juvenile mood disorders...
Suicide attempts are prevalent in association with major mood disorders, and risk is greater with bipolar disorder (BD) than major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. There may be similar relationships in juvenile mood disorders, but the evidence has not been compiled systematically and quantitatively. Article published in JAA Child and Adolescent Psychiatry



Things about wellbeing...
Independent high quality evidence on what organisations – Governments, Charities, Businesses – can do to improve wellbeing is available here.

Things about undernourishment of children in England...
The Patients Association has issued a report suggesting that under-nutrition among children is not confined to the developing world, but is a problem in Britain today.
The project was undertaken by the Patients Association and funded by a non-restricted education grant from Abbott. A cross-section of health and care staff in four sites – Bradford, Cornwall, Tower Hamlets and Birmingham – were interviewed. Parents were also interviewed in Bradford and Cornwall. The findings reveal examples of positive efforts in working with children and families across agencies, particularly by public health teams, community and acute health staff; but many are overstretched and unable to meet demand for the types of information and guidance that people need. The report’s recommendations include:

• Awareness of under-nutrition should be raised among both professionals and the public
• New and existing training and guidance for professionals should include the identification and treatment of under-nutrition
• National guidance and a care pathway should be developed specifically for undernutrition.

Things improved...

New improved BNF and BNFC app has been launched.

The publishers of the British National Formulary (BNF) and British National Formulary for Children (BNFC) have released a new, faster, easier to use and access app. 

The new app has been purpose built for iOS and Android platforms. This has enabled an intuitive design and enhanced features around search, interactions checking and updating mechanisms. 

For the first time adult and child BNF content is available through a single app, providing ease of use and saving space on users’ devices.

The new app is fully portable and users don’t need to be connected to the internet to access it; this means the BNF and BNFC’s authoritative guidance is readily available at the point of care in a digital format to suit the needs of health and social care professionals.

Things to read...

We had an enjoyable time at Reading Group this week discussing our last book. The next meeting is at 17:15 on Wed 6th Sept and the book we will be discussing then is Lion: a long way home by Saroo Brierley. Do come and join us.

Things to attend...

Did you know Sheffield is hosting the Special Olympics between 7 - 12 August? Tickets are now on sale for the opening ceremony. We attended this in 1993 and it was great. However the previous night I had spent in Sheffield Children's where son number 1 was having a Lego brick he had inhaled removed....sigh.  PS If the junior doctor who was on duty when we first brought him in ...and didn't believe us......is now an esteemed consultant...do come and have a word...! 

Things to eat...

For the Reading Group this week I made some Buttermilk biscuits from the recipe in the book we were reading. The recipe below is similar and one I have made before...great with chowder.

Things in the library 21st July

Things about changes to the NMC's Nursing Code...
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has been told that a change to the code may be required to ensure clarification on delegation to nursing associates. The NMC also plans to begin working on professional standards for the new nursing associate role over summer. Read about it here.

Things about the health of the nation...
A report about the heath profile of the nation has been published by Public Health England (PHE).This report focuses on the question 'are we living longer, and are the extra years spent in good or bad health?' Four key areas are considered; life expectancy, health life expectancy, morbidity and mortality. The report data also compares the health of the population in England with other developed nations.

Standardizing things for ambulances
Following the largest clinical ambulance trials in the world, NHS England is to implement new ambulance standards across the country. The changes focus on making sure the best, high quality, most appropriate response is provided for each patient first time.
So, in future there will be four categories of call. Details can be found here.

Things about new books in the Library...

We have many new titles available to be borrowed; including this book on integrative paediatrics which provides an "excellent introduction to a relatively young field and will help the reader understand the scope of current evidence for integrative therapies in children and how to introduce integrative concepts into clinical practice".

Things about volunteers...

Volunteers are crucial in both health and social care. Have your say on the future of  volunteering in the NHS by completing the online survey or downloading the questionnaire from this page.

Things about Google Translate... 

As it's summertime and lots of us are visiting places where we don't necessarily know the language - Google Translate is a nifty tool that can help us. If you're not already familiar,  you can use it to overcome the language barrier as it will translate the word, phrase or sentence from English to countless other languages. It works the other way round too! The app is available on Android or Apple.

Summer things..
Jersey Royals, courgette & goat’s cheese tart

Make the most of Jersey Royals while they're in season with this lovely summer tart that has a tang of goat’s cheese. Ideal for a picnic, served with salad

Things in the library 16 June

Things about healthy eating...
A new survey commissioned by Diabetes UK has found that 66 per cent of adults eat three or fewer portions of fruit and/ or vegetables a day- well below the recommended five portions- and 46 per cent won't eat any fruit at least three days a week.




Regulatory things...

Care Quality Commission (CQC) are consulting on a further set of proposals which will help shape the next phase of regulation of health and social care in England. For the next eight weeks anyone with an interest is encouraged to have their say.  

The proposals include:

• Changes to the regulation of primary medical services including the frequency and intensity of CQC's inspections 
• Improvements to the structure of registration and CQC's defintion of 'registered providers' 
• Further information on how CQC will monitor, inspect and rate new models of care and large or complex providers

Child dental health things...

This resource produced by Public Health England outlines how health professionals can help prevent tooth decay in children under 5 as part of ensuring every child has the best start in life. 

New things in the Library... 

Meena Balasubramanian, from Sheffield Children's Hospital Clinical Genetics Department has published the following book ...Clinical and Molecular Heterogeneity of Osteogenesis Imperfecta. It is now available in the Library.

The library regularly replaces the book stock and there are a number of new titles available. A selection is shown below but the complete list can be seen on the library catalogue.


Things to be aware of... Female Genital Mutilation...
NHS Digital has published an experimental statistics report on female genital mutilation (FGM)  in England for the period January- March 2017. Figures show there were 2,102 attendances reported at NHS trusts and GP practices where FGM was identified or a procedure for FGM was undertaken. Barnardo's children's charity is also providing advice to professionals of the signs that a girl may be a risk of undergoing FGM as 'cutting season' approaches.


Things about returning to practice...

The Health and Care Professions Council's guide provides information for professionals returning to practice after a break of more than two years.

It's a wrap! Yorkshire pudding things...
Try this Yorkshire Pudding wrap  from the BBC Good Food website for a change to the traditional Sunday dinner classic! Follow the recipe or watch the video.

Things in the library 7 April..

Things to read...
Our SCH Reading Group will be launching on Wed 3rd  May and the plan is to meet at 17:15 (5.15pm) on the first Wednesday of each month in the Illingworth Library. It will be an informal discussion of the books that we have read and if you are interested in coming along please email the library.

Things about medical training...
A new review from the GMC  'Adapting for the future' identifies five problems that create barriers to more flexible postgraduate UK medical training arrangements. These barriers result in training that is rigid, slow to adapt, and fixated with time and tick boxes.
They say"We will respond by taking specific actions, together with others, to realise our ambition for more transparency across specialties about outcomes. We want trainees to have clarity and confidence in what it will mean for them if they switch specialties. Equivalent training between related specialties will be recognised. This will improve efficiency by allowing doctors to transfer their skills more easily and to avoid repeating training. Patients and health services will benefit from having doctors who can care for patients with conditions that cross specialty and subspecialty boundaries." 


Things about child mental health...
Delivering mental health transformation for all children : Findings from engagement with the children and young people’s voluntary sector in Autumn 2016. this report has been published by the national Children's Bureau and  focuses on progress and challenges in improving children and young people’s mental health services in England, particularly for minority or vulnerable groups. It is based on the views of 49 professionals working with children and young people, primarily from the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE).

Things for us to buy...

We will be sending off an order for new books soon so if you know of any resources that you think it would be useful for us to buy (books or e-books) then please contact us with your suggestions. If you are not sure what we already have access to then please check out our library catalogue on the internet. Don't forget there are also thousands of e-books that you can browse without charge for a few minutes and then request purchase if you think they would be a useful resource.

Things about preterm infants...

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A recent review article has looked at the evidence for the beneficial effects of massage on pre-term infants. The article reviews published randomized controlled trials on the effects of massage in preterm infants. Most studies evaluating the effect of massage in weight gain in premature infants suggest a positive effect on weight gain. Increase in vagal tone has been reported in infants who receive massage and has been suggested as a possible mechanism for improved weight gain. More studies are needed on the underlying mechanisms of the effects of massage therapy on weight gain in preterm infants. While some trials suggest improvements in developmental scores, decreased stress behavior, positive effects on immune system, improved pain tolerance and earlier discharge from the hospital, the number of such studies is small and further evidence is needed.

Things about Easter...
No blog next week as the library will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday and we will be closing at 5 pm the rest of that week.
If you don't like fruit cakes and so won't be making a  traditional Simnel cake then what about this Mary Berry alternative Cardamom and white chocolate sponge

Things in the library 17 March...

Things about looked after children...
Coram Voice and Bristol University launched the findings of a new report Our Lives Our Care. The report is part of Coram Voice’s Bright Spots project which aims to improve young people’s care journeys by involving their experiences and opinions.83% of looked after children say that being in care has improved their lives, but girls report lower wellbeing than boys.




Things about the environment...
This new publication from WHO presents the continuing and emerging challenges to children’s environmental health. Inheriting a sustainable world: Atlas on children’s health and the environment  takes into account changes in the major environmental hazards to children’s health over the last 13 years, due to increasing urbanisation, industrialisation, globalisation and climate change, as well as efforts in the health sector to reduce children’s environmental exposures. It aligns with the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health, launched in 2015, in stressing that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, in safe and healthy settings.
Closely linked is another publication from WHO Don’t pollute my future! The impact of the environment on children’s health. It was estimated in 2012 that 26% of childhood deaths and 25% of the total disease burden in children under five could be prevented through the reduction of environmental risks such as air pollution, unsafe water, sanitation and inadequate hygiene or chemicals. Children are especially vulnerable to environmental threats due to their developing organs and immune systems, smaller bodies and airways. Proportionate to their size, children ingest more food, drink more water and breathe more air than adults. Additionally, certain modes of behaviour, such as putting hands and objects into the mouth and playing outdoors can increase children’s exposure to environmental contaminants.

Things about DNA (Did Not Attend)...
Nottingham City Safeguarding Children Board has produced a short video animation to encourage practitioners to identify children as ‘Was Not Brought’ as opposed to ‘Did Not Attend’ (DNA) when referring to them not being presented at medical appointments. The NSPCC thematic briefing on learning from case reviews for the health sector finds that the DNA category does not recognise the real issue which is children not being taken to appointments, a potential indicator of neglect.

New books...
Some new books have been put on the shelves this week including a new edition of '100 cases in paediatrics'  The new edition explores common paediatric scenarios that will be encountered by the medical student and junior doctor during practical training on the ward, in the emergency department, in outpatient clinics and in the community, and which are likely to feature in qualifying examinations. The book covers a comprehensive range of presentations from cough to constipation, organised by sub-speciality area for ease of reference. Comprehensive answers highlight key take home points from each case and provide practical advice on how to deal with the challenges that occur when practising paediatric medicine at all levels.

Things a bit changeable...
From eating my lunch in Weston Park on Wednesday (along with lots of other staff escaping for a few minutes) to being back in my winter coat today it's difficult to know whether to go light and spring like with the recipe or back to warm, comfortable food. Although forecast to get a bit warmer at the weekend it doesn't look like it will be sunny so lets have a soup. This Jamie Oliver sweet potato, coconut & cardamom soup sounds lovely.