NHS Institute Alert

NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement produce a monthly current awareness alert, which highlights the latest research and publications from the Institute’s website. The alert also features guest editorials, and news of speical events.

The latest alert can be viewed online here

You can also register to receive the alerts directly to your inbox by following this link.

To request an article please contact library@wcheshirepct.nhs.uk

Eyes on Evidence

Eyes on Evidence is the monthly newsletter of NHS Evidence.  It offers a summary of the latest medical knowledge .

This month’s Eyes on Evidence includes an overview of new migraine treatments for primary and secondary care. There are updates on diabetic retinopathy, tinnitus and chronic kidney disease.

Eyes on Evidence also provides the latest news and updates about NHS Evidence.

To subscribe to Eyes on Evidence, follow this link.

Current Awareness Bulletin – Current Bytes

The new edition of Current Bytes, the current awareness bulletin produced by Mersey Care’s Knowledge and Library service has just been published.

Links in this issue include:

Alcohol and Depression

Does Improving Quality Save Money?

Psychiatric Services for Black and Minority Ethinic Older People

Securing Employment for Offenders with Mental Health Problems

National Confidential Enquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with a Mental Illness

Current Bytes

To be added to our distribution list for this bulletin please email library@wcheshirepct.nhs.uk

New Resources

We have a number of new resources available in the library.

Members of staff who have access to the NHS Western Cheshire extranet can follow links on the library pages to Freedom of Information Journal. Published six times a year, this journal is a vital read for all those who work in the field of information.

We also have a number of new books available in the library again this month. A list of new books is available here.

In addition, Current Awareness bulletins The Commissioner and Current Bytes have recently been published.

For more information on these, or any other library resources, do not hesitate to contact the library.

Library News – April 2009

The library newsletter contains information on NHS Evidence, Horizon Scanning,  and New Resources. Plus an update on the reorganisation of stock in the 1829 library.

If you have any library-based queries, or would like information on how the library can help you in your work and research, please do not hesitate to contact us in the library.

Library News

Current Bytes – Current Awareness Bulletin

The most recent edition of Current Bytes, the current awareness bulletin produced by Mersey Care’s Knowledge and Library Service is now available. The bulletin is aimed at keeping you up to date with the latest electronic-based health news.

Current Bytes

Horizon Scanning

North West Primary Care Health Librarians are currently launching their Horizon Scanning service, aiming to bring together best practice, innovation and future risks to support the commissioning process and service redesign and covering topics of interest to those working in Primary Care.

18 Weeks Update

Breast Feeding Update (Subscribe by Email)

Cancer Update (Subscribe by Email)

Cardio Update (Subscribe by Email)

Community Diagnostics Update (Subscribe by Email)

COPD Update (Subscribe by Email)

Dental Health Update (Subscribe by Email)

Diabetes Type 2 Update (Subscribe by Email)

Emotional Health and Wellbeing Update (Subscribe by Email)

Immunisation Update (Subscribe by Email)

Infection Control Update (Subscribe by Email)

Non-Medical Prescribers Update (Subscribe by Email)

Obesity Update (Subscribe by Email)

Palliative Care Update (Subscribe by Email)

Patient Experience Update (Subscribe by Email)

Sexual Health Update (Subscribe by Email)

Stroke Update (Subscribe by Email)

Substance Abuse Update (Subscribe by Email)

Sustainability Update (Subscribe by Email)

Urgent Care Update (Subscribe by Email)

Current Awareness Bulletins

The new editions of current awareness bulletins Current Bytes, The Commissioner and New Documents Bulletin are now available. The Commissioner and New Documents Bulletin are now available as a blog, to which you can subscribe to receive updates as soon as they become available. Alternatively, to receive email alerts from NHS Western Cheshire Library service about any of these bulletins please contact library@wcheshirepct.nhs.uk

New Documents Bulletin

The Commissioner

Current Bytes (Mental Health)