This year, for National Apprenticeship Week, we will be running daily webinars to show you how the Library and Knowledge Service can help support you if you have started an apprenticeship or are thinking of doing so.

You can join us on Teams, for one of our 30 minute sessions, to find out about our services and resources and ask us any questions you might have.
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Contact us to book your space on one of the sessions listed below.

To find out more about the Apprenticeship opportunities in the Trust, go to the Apprenticeship Intranet page at: https://intranet.sthk.nhs.uk/extranet/circle/1db390c0aecf4685424e6b23732442fe 

And to find out more about National Apprenticeship Week, see their website at: https://nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk/

It’s time for our Library Survey again! We have lots of questions for you; to find out what you want from your Library and Knowledge Service and how we can make it better for you.
Do you use the library? Let us know what you think. What did you use? How did we help?
Don’t use the library? We want to know why not!

The survey is open to all MWL staff, as well as students on placement with us.
The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete, and you will have the chance to enter our prize draw to win a £25 Amazon gift card. Please note you will need your Trust or University email to enter the prize draw. Personal email addresses will not be accepted (Your email will only be used in the draw and not for any other purpose)
 
There are three ways to take part:

1. Click on this link to start the survey: forms.office.com/e/jinKfr5XE2
2. Use the QR Code:
3. Fill in a paper copy, available from the library enquiry desk.

The survey will close Friday 28th February 2025

Thank you from the Library Team 

BJN Inform is a new learning platform created for nurses, providing quick access to bite-sized evidence-based articles that supports every aspect of nursing practice – from insightful guides on clinical topics to engaging holistic information on professional growth and wellbeing.
 
Each article is quick and easy to read, with relevant links and thorough references provided. You can bookmark and return to saved articles, as well as creating your own CPD log within the platform. You can also track your reading hours on BJN inform and download your CPD log to add to any portfolio.
 
There is also a dedicated BJN Inform Let's Talk Nursing podcast which covers interesting, current and relevant nursing topics and can be listened to via any podcast provider

To access BJN Inform

• Go to https://www.bjninform.com
• Login using your NHS Athens account (under institutional access)

  
Once in, you can browse or search the topics available from these categories: Clinical A-Z, Person-Centred Care, including physical needs, psychology, society and culture, learning difficulties, nutrition and safeguarding, My Wellbeing and My Career.
 
BJN Inform is a new and exciting way of accessing interesting and useful content, as well as an innovative way to keep up to date with your CPD. Available on a PC, laptop or mobile device, it’s perfect for revalidation.

The Libraries at Southport and Ormskirk are taking part in this year’s Green Libraries Week, with some fantastic initiatives and promotions.
The trial of the new MWL Seed Library will be officially launched on Tuesday 8th October outside the canteen at Southport. Library staff will be available to explain all about how staff can get involved in this exciting initiative and to encourage and support Trust staff to get growing! Plus, we’ll have some gardening giveaways on the day too. More details about the Seed Library can be found here.
The Library will also unveil its new online sustainability newsletter, the Green Gazette. This is a quarterly publication covering the latest news, research, ideas and tips about all things green! Keep your eyes peeled for more details. If you have any suggestions for features in the next issue, please email [email protected]
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​​BJN Inform have launched a brand-new podcast called Lets Talk Nursing. In this podcast, the host – Samina Hashimi, editor of BJN inform – will chat to nurses about their real-life experiences and share practical tips that listeners can apply to their practice.
In the first six-episode series, the podcast will be dedicating two episodes to each of the non-clinical pillars of BJN inform: person-centred care, nurse wellbeing, and career development. Guests will share their insights, personal experiences and three key actions that they want listeners to come away with and start implementing into their practice.
Each episode will wrap up with a reflective exercise that listeners can work through alongside the guest.
You can listen to the trailer now on Spotify or Apple podcasts. Every released episode will also be available here: Lets Talk Nursing Podcast – BJN Inform
The first episode of Let’s Talk Nursing launches on Thursday, October 3, with new episodes out every other Thursday.

This year, Men’s Health Week runs from the 10th to the 16th of June.
 
Men's Health Week (MHW) aims to raise awareness of men’s health and to encourage all men to seek help to address any health concerns that they may be experiencing. 
 
Some facts:

• One man in five dies before the age of 65
• Men go to the doctor less than women
• Men are three times more likely to die from suicide than women
• 67% of men are overweight or obese
• Middle-aged men are twice as likely to have diabetes than women

 
The overall aims of MHW are to:

• Heighten awareness of preventable health problems for males of all ages
• Support men and boys to engage in healthier lifestyles/activities
• Encourage the early detection and treatment of health difficulties in males

 
The Library service have a number of books in stock aimed at supporting men’s health. If you’re interested in borrowing any of these titles, please see your site library.

​There are also a vast number of websites dedicated to Men’s Health. These include:
 

• www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/en/health-and-wellbeing/helpful-links/mens-health-week
• www.menshealthforum.org.uk/mhw
• www.matesinmind.org/training-and-resources/men-s-health-week-10-16-june-2024
• www.menshealth.com/uk/

 
If you have any questions about Men’s Health and would like to know more about resources to help you, please contact your site Library.

You have access to both the Professional Edition AND ‘The Royal Marsden Manual of Cancer Nursing Procedures,’ providing you with over 300 detailed, evidence-based procedures across 28 chapters.

Content is now linked to the ‘Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses’ (NMC 2018) document, providing clear information on the roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities of registered nurses and the newest edition also includes:

• Expanded content on Mental Capacity and Safeguarding
• Increased focus on Clinical Governance outlining any professional guidance, law, or other national policy that may be relevant to the procedures
• A new chapter on ‘Self Care and Wellbeing’ reflecting the expectation that nurses “must be emotionally intelligent and resilient individuals, who are able to manage their own personal health and wellbeing, and know when and how to access support (NMC 2018)”

​At the bottom of the next screen, select ‘sign in with OpenAthens account’ at the bottom of the page and then type in your OpenAthens username and password.

February is LGBTQ+ History Month, and 2024’s theme is ‘Medicine – Under the Scope’. You can find out more at the LGBTQ+ History Month website.
 
The EDI Team have created a page on the Trust Intranet to celebrate. It is full of information including local and online events, film list, information about LGBTQ+ historical figures in medicine and healthcare, articles written by Trust staff and much more.
 
The Proud@MWL Staff Network will be hosting an online lunchtime talk by Dr Michael Brady FRCP (He/Him) - National Advisor for LGBT Health, NHS England. He will be speaking about ‘issues faced by the workforce and ways we can support them and how we can deliver more inclusive workplaces’. There will be a questions and answer session at the end of the event. The talk will be on Tuesday 27th February at 12:15-1:15pm, via MS Teams. More information about Dr Brady and the link to book your attendance can be found on the Intranet page linked above.
 
The Library and Knowledge Service catalogue has a large selection of LGBTQ+ books from NHS Libraries in the North West. You can access the selection here https://bit.ly/4buLJnV. If you would like to reserve any of the titles, please contact us by email on [email protected] or by telephone on 01704 704202. We will be showcasing our pick of these books on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts throughout February.

This year, National Apprenticeship Week runs from the 5th to the 11th of February, and we are delighted to be taking part!
 
If you’re thinking about starting an Apprenticeship but are worried because it’s been a long time since you were involved in any type of course or formal study, then find out how your Library and Knowledge Service at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals can help support you.

During the week we are offering two 30-minute virtual library taster sessions, where you can join us on MS Teams to find out about the resources, training and services that we can provide to help you during your Apprenticeship.

• Tuesday 6th Feb 2.00pm – 2.30pm: Virtual Library Taster Session (via MS Teams. Contact [email protected] for an invite)
• Wednesday 7th Feb 11am – 11.30am: Virtual Library Taster Contact [email protected]  for an invite)

 
For those working at Whiston or St Helens, our colleagues in Whiston Library and Knowledge Service are also running Virtual Library Taster Sessions.

• Monday 5th Feb 11.30am - 12.00: Virtual Library Taster Session (via MS Teams. Contact [email protected] for an invite)
• Thursday 8th Feb 4pm - 4.30pm: Virtual Library Taster Session (via MS Teams. Contact [email protected] for an invite) 

​We can offer a wide range of resources, as well as offering 1:1 support for anyone undertaking an Apprenticeship.
 
Please contact us at [email protected] or by telephone on 01704 704202