How did we help you?

An overview of some evidence searches completed last month

Take a look at some of the literature searches we completed last month. The outcomes help to support clinical decision making, inform patient care or plan for service developments.

If you would like to request a literature search, please complete the form below and send it back to academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk

Library Newsletter

December 2025

Please take a look at our December Library newsletter. This month we are encouraging all fathers to ‘Submit a letter to our sons’ writing about what matters most about fatherhood and lessons you want to pass down. This is supported by Stephen Graham and Orly Klein – who worked on the TV series Adolescence and hope to increase the communication between fathers and sons.

As always we hope you enjoy reading our newsletter and aim to keep you up to date with current news and awareness.

Library Newsletter

July 2025

Keep up to date with current news and resources in our monthly newsletter. Please get in touch for any support accessing any materials mentioned in this months update: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk

Library Newsletter November

Hi Everyone, I have attached the latest library newsletter. It’s a great way to keep up to date with what is happening in the library this month. Please email katie.roper@lscft.nhs.uk if you would like to be a participant for any of this month’s training.

Libraries Change Lives Week 2024

Libraries are more than just books, they’re community hubs, learning centres, and gateways to knowledge. During Libraries Change Lives Week 2024, join us in celebrating how libraries empower individuals and strengthen communities through knowledge. Visit the library stand at the Lantern centre. For more information please email the library at Academic.Library@lscft.nhs.uk.

Enhancing Lives Through Knowledge: Our New Dementia Collection

We are thrilled to announce the addition of a comprehensive Dementia Collection to our library! This new resource is designed to support individuals, families, and caregivers who are navigating the challenges of dementia.

What You Can Find in Our Dementia Collection:

Educational Books and Guides: Learn about the latest research, treatment options, and caregiving strategies from leading experts in the field.

Personal Stories and Memoirs: Gain insight and empathy through the experiences of those living with dementia and their loved ones.

Activity Resources: Discover activities and programs tailored to engage and support cognitive function for individuals with dementia.

Support Resources for Caregivers: Find practical advice and emotional support to help caregivers manage their responsibilities and well-being.

Visit our library today and start discovering these vital resources. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those touched by dementia.

Podcast

Bookshelfie: Maggie O’Farrell

Source: Women’s Prize for Fiction Podcast

What better way to discover new books than through recommendations from the shelves of inspiring women?

In this episode 2020 Women’s Prize winner Maggie O’Farrell joins Vick Hope and reveals what it was like to win the prize over a zoom call and what level of research is really required to write a masterpiece like Hamnet – a moving exploration of death and grief in Elizabethan England told through the story of William Shakespeare’s real life son Hamnet.

Listen to the podcast here

World Book Night

23rd April 2023

Find out which books have been selected for World Book Night 2023. Featuring fiction, non-fiction, Quick Reads and audiobooks for adults and young people aged 16+, this list has something to encourage everyone to pick up a book. Take a look at the booklist for inspiration.