Here are some comments from our users explaining how the library service has an impact across the Trust and also for them personally. Discuss your information needs with us. See how we can support you, to improve patient care and experience across the Trust and beyond.
The newly launched BNF Publications app brings together adult and child BNF content though a single mobile app, for the first time. The app has been designed to provide prescribers, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, working for the NHS in the UK, with easy access to information from the BNF
via Focus on: BNF/BNFC app — Mid Yorkshire NHS Staff Library
The library had a stand in the glass corridor during Health Information Week (3rd – 9th July) but just in case you missed us, here is a summary of some of the resources we recommend checking out.
All of these information sources are trustworthy and suitable for directing patients to when they would like guidance.
There is also a practical guide for patients on using the NHS Choices website here
Remember books can help! The Reading Well agency has a lovely website full of book recommendations for patients, both about health issues and as a distraction from them too. https://reading-well.org.uk/
This is a fantastic resource which looks at the facts and research behind what the papers are saying!
All Christie staff have access to the KnowledgeShare current awareness subscription service.To set up a KnowledgeShare mailing simply log on to the website: using your OpenAthens username and password, submit some information about your role and the bulletins will arrive.
Just contact the library if you have not got an OpenAthens set up yet, or are having trouble logging on.
An example:
Some examples of information sources in Knowledge Share mailings:
There are a diverse range of awards that you can put forward a team, project of member of staff forward for!
Huge thanks to our library colleague Tracey at Royal Preston Hospital for this comprehensive list of upcoming awards that acknowledge the effort of all sectors of the NHS workforce!
IET Innovation Awards
The IET’s annual Innovation Awards celebrate the very best in new innovations in science, engineering and technology, showcasing entries from around the world. Categories include healthcare technologies, information technology and sustainability.
Staff group: All staff
Deadline: 7th July 2017
Apply: http://conferences.theiet.org/innovation/
Social Enterprise Awards
To recognise and celebrate good practice in commissioning and providing social value. There are four award categories which include organisational leadership, individual leadership, promotion and value for money.
Staff group: All staff
Deadline: 7th July 2017
Apply: https://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/uk-social-enterprise-awards-2017
Kate Granger Compassion in Care Awards
The campaign reminds health care professionals of the importance of introducing themselves to patients and how a relatively ‘little thing’ can positively affect a patient’s experience of the treatment and care they receive. It is now backed by a significant number of health trusts. There are three award categories; for an individual working in the NHS or delivering NHS funded services; for teams who are part of the NHS or who deliver NHS funded services; for whole organisations that are part of the NHS or deliver NHS funded services.
Staff group: All staff
Deadline: 10th July 2017
Apply: https://www.england.nhs.uk/leadingchange/resources/staff-programmes/kate-granger-awards/
HSJ Awards
The awards highlight examples of outstanding practice and innovation that help to safeguard and improve patient care. They inspire other organisations up and down the country like no other event.
Staff group: All staff
Deadline: 18th July 2017
Apply: https://awards.hsj.co.uk/
General Practice Awards
Designed to recognise, highlight, and reward the hard work and innovation that gets carried out every day in GP surgeries up and down the UK. Entries are invited from either team projects or individual achievements which serve the best possible care to patients.
Staff group: Medical and Dental
Deadline: 21st July 2017
Apply: http://www.generalpracticeawards.com/categories/
Notes: Entries close 5pm. For GPs & Primary Care.
National Dementia Care Awards
Highlights excellence in all parts of the sector and rewards those who work tirelessly to provide consistently outstanding care.
Staff group: Nurse/Midwife/Visit
Deadline: 21st July 2017
Apply: http://www.careinfo.org/dementiacareawards-2017/
Workingmums.co.uk Top Employer Awards
Recognise employers who have embraced the business benefits of flexible working and have been proactive in seeking to recruit and retain talented staff, particularly working parents who want to combine successful careers with being a parent. Award categories include different sized employers, innovations, support, talent and career progression.
Staff group: HR, Workforce and OD.
Deadline: 21st July 2017
Apply: http://www.workingmums.co.uk/top-employer-awards/
Best Business Awards
The Best Business Awards aim to highlight and reward excellence across the private and public sectors to help you become even more successful. Entries are judged by an independent panel of past winners and other business experts. Each submission is scored against specific category criteria with particular emphasis on success and innovation.
Staff group: All staff
Deadline: 31st July 2017
Apply: http://www.bestbusinessawards.co.uk/public_sector_awards.asp
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Award for Outstanding Service
For nurses who provide exceptional care to their patients and demonstrate a continuing passion and enthusiasm for nursing which advances community nursing.
Staff group: Nurse/Midwife/Visit
Deadline: 31st July 2017
Apply: http://www.qni.org.uk/explore-qni/qni-awards/
Barron Prize. British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
Awarded for the best CD-ROM or DVD or video submitted by any Member of BAPRAS or by any plastic surgery trainee.
Staff group: Medical & Dental
Deadline: 10th August 2017
Notes: For informatics in the North West. Need to register to access site.
EHI Awards
UK’s only dedicated healthcare IT award scheme.
Staff group: Admin & Managers
Deadline: 22nd August 2017
Apply: https://www.ehilive.co.uk/en/VISIT/ehiAwards/aboutehiawards.html
Notes: IT Staff/Managers/Clinical Staff.
iNetwork Innovation Awards
Celebrating public sector innovation. The awards are seeking entries that have designed or delivered exceptional projects or services to patients and service users.
Staff group: All staff
Deadline: 11th September 2017
Apply: http://devolution.i-network.org.uk/nominate/
Notes: Open to iNetwork members (including AQua membership). More information: http://aquanw.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/inetwork-innovation-awards-2016-now.html
Edie Awards
These prestigious awards celebrate real sustainability excellence and innovation, from the largest multi-national businesses to the smallest micro-organisations, whether operating across the public or private sector – as long as the initiative, project, product or strategy shows commitment, credibility and concrete results, you are eligible to enter!
Staff group: All staff
Deadline: 12th September 2017
Apply: http://leaders.edie.net/2018/en/page/home
Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Awards Program: The Technology Fall Programme
The Excellence Awards recognize the best organizations that have successfully deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems, and tools that have achieved measurable results. The program attracts entrants from leading corporations around the world, as well as mid-market and smaller firms.
Staff group: Admin & Managers
Deadline: 15th September 2017
Apply: http://www.brandonhall.com/excellenceawards/index.html
Occupational Therapy Show Awards
The awards will celebrate and acknowledge successful individuals and teams within the OT profession.
Staff group: Allied Health Professionals
Deadline: 15th September 2017
Apply: http://www.theotshow.com/why-visit/occupational-therapy-show-awards-2016
Notes: For occupational therapists. No information about whether or not awards will take place in 2017.
HFMA Awards
The HFMA National Healthcare Finance Awards celebrate excellence in finance departments across the four home nations, showcasing best practice and achievement in financial management and governance. While the public sector ethos is as strong in finance departments as it is in front line services, the important work of these teams is all too often overlooked.
Staff group: Admin & Managers
Deadline: 29th September 2017
Apply: https://www.hfma.org.uk/education-events/awards
Learning Awards
Gold, silver and bronze awards are made in each category. The awards can be entered by any company, organisation or individual who excel in the field of learning and innovative approaches.
Staff group: All staff
Deadline: 30th September 2017
Apply: http://www.thelearningawards.com/
Notes: For occupational therapists. No information about whether or not awards will take place in 2017.
The following sites also have ongoing awards/prizes and should be checked each month:
Health Information Week (HIW) is an annual, multi-sector campaign to promote the good quality health resources that are available to the public and to encourage partnership working across sectors. This year it is 3rd-9th July.
What does it mean for Christie staff?
In the context of Making Every Contact Count, you can ensure that patients, carers and families can access the information they need.
What does it mean for the Christie patients, carers and families?
They will be confident in the information they receive
Roger Spencer, Chief Executive of The Christie, supports the best information for patients.
Just a reminder to all staff that you have access to Anatomy TV from Primal Pictures.
This resource is a fantastic and easy to use online educational collection of fully interactive anatomical 3D images and models of the human body!
If you have yet to set up an Open Athens account, just register HERE
Staff now have access to Cancer Immunology Research Journal!
“Cancer Immunology Research publishes outstanding original articles reporting major advances in cancer immunology that span the discipline from basic investigations in host-tumor interactions to developmental therapeutics in model systems, early translational studies in patients, and late-stage clinical trials. The journal disseminates knowledge of immunology to the cancer research community, catalyzing cross-disciplinary work that yields a deeper understanding of the host-tumor relationship, more potent cancer treatments, and improved clinical outcomes.”
Vitals:
Impact factor of 6.665
Currently ranks 20th out of 213 Oncology Journals
Currently ranks 18th out of 151 Immunology Journals.
Let the library know if you would like to be sent the Electronic Table of Contents for this or any other journal on a regular basis, right to your inbox.
It’s time to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzA47J7QsVk) and so therefore it must be skin cancer awareness month. Chris T Bear has already done the appropriate thing and slid on his sunglasses, and here is some information including up to date evidence and guidance when it comes to skin cancer.
Infographic via Cancer Research UK accessed 26/05/17“Excluding non-melanoma, melanoma is the fifth most common cancer in the UK. Around 13,500 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed each year.
More than a quarter of skin cancer cases are diagnosed in people under 50, which is unusually early compared to most other types of cancer.
Over recent years, skin cancer has become much more common in the UK. This is thought to be the result of increased exposure to intense sunlight while on holiday abroad.”
Information on Melanoma aimed at patients available from www.nhs.uk – accessed 26/05/17
Find the Pathway
Skin cancer – everything NICE says in an interactive flowchart https://pathways.nice.org.uk/pathways/skin-cancer
Melanoma https://pathways.nice.org.uk/pathways/melanoma
Get the NICE Guidance
Christie Research
Black tea consumption and risk of skin cancer: an 11-year prospective study.
Radiotherapy treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer: a survey of current UK practice and commentary.
Behind the Headlines
“Expanding waistline linked to an increased risk of cancer”
‘Secret ginger gene’ may increase skin cancer risk for millions”
Treatment ‘breakthrough’ in man with advanced skin cancer
Cochrane Clinical Answers:
In people with primary cutaneous melanoma, how do surgical excision margins affect outcomes?