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King’s Fund Free Online Course

Leading well for staff health and wellbeing in the NHS

The Covid-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented pressures on the health and social care workforce and is now compounding longstanding inequalities and challenges among staff. The role of a manager and leader in protecting, supporting and promoting the health and wellbeing of staff has, therefore, never been more necessary and urgent.

In this free, online, three-week course from the King’s Fund you’ll develop your understanding of your own health and wellbeing and learn to better lead and support your colleagues, team and organisation.

Click here to sign up for free.

Resource of the Month

ORCHA APP Library

ORCHA (the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Applications) is an online app library, giving you the opportunity to download, share and recommend health and care related apps.

With thousands of health and care apps available on the market, it can be hard to decide which apps are reliable and trustworthy.

ORCHA only include apps which have been reviewed against best practice criteria.
This allows you to map apps for either your personal or professional needs.
Simply search for the app you are looking for or browse the contents.
Save the apps to your favourites or recommend to others (including patients via a text/email or APP code).
Access the Digitial Health Academy for bite size training videos to gain new skills and CPD points.

It’s easy to sign up. Visit: https://lscft.orcha.co.uk. In the top right corner – click ‘Sign up’ and enter your details. Upgrade your account with the code: LSCFT01 to access the Digital Health Academy.

Please feel free to download our resource of the month poster and share with your team or within your department.

Library Newsletter

May 2022

The May edition of the Library Newsletter is now available to view here.

Please feel free to download and share with your colleagues and/or department.

If you would like to see any additional features on our newsletter or have any queries regarding information featured in this month’s newsletter, please get in touch by emailing: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk

CPD Online

Migration to new platform complete

From 1^st April The Royal College of Psychiatry’s CPD Online is moving to a new platform which can be accessed here: eLearning Hub (rcpsych.ac.uk) or via OpenAthens.

We would like to remind you that all certificates should be downloaded by 31^st March as they have not been transferred to the new platform.

Please contact the library team academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk if you have any questions.

Free Online Event

Begin your Tai Chi journey: An introduction to essential Tai Chi skills

Source: Eventbrite, Quality of Life Now

Learning even basic Tai Chi skills can promote balance, calmness, and mental focus. Every Sunday: 11am EST (Boston, MA)

Movement is the key to maintaining mental and physical health.

This series uses seasonal training to help you develop a wide range of skills which will enhance both your mental and physical health. Introducing basic Tai Chi skills, such as posting, walking, breathing, stretching, energy work, bone tapping and hand movements.

Even outwardly simple movement when practiced correctly promote organ health, lower body strength and mental focus.

Enjoy learning at home through these weekly online lessons.

To register click here

Closure of HDAS for Literature Searching

On 31^st March 2022 the current database (HDAS) used to conduct literature searches will be switched off.

Once HDAS has closed access to bibliographic databases will be via the various providers’ websites. Please be aware that requests for literature searches will be delayed as we familiarise ourselves with the new interfaces so please allow extra time when making requests.

If you have undertaken any searches yourself and would like to be able to access these results after the end of March please have a look at the following webpage for further information:-

HDAS closure information – https://www.nice.org.uk/about/what-we-do/evidence-services/journals-and-databases/hdas-closure-information

Training material on the new platforms is currently being designed and will be made available soon.

If you have questions please contact the Library Team: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk

Further updates on this change-over will be published here on the blog and on our Twitter feed.

Library Team

Lunch and Learn – Reminder

A session around mental health for new parents

This is just a reminder that the next Lunch and Learn session will be held via Teams on Thursday 17th March between 12pm and 1pm.

This session will feature Mark Williams, fatherhood and mental health campaigner and author, talking about mental health for new parents, with a particular focus on men.

Teams invites have been sent to all our Library registered users. If you would like an invite to be extended to you or your team please email: carmel.finley@lscft.nhs.uk

Public Health

Current awareness updates

A retrospective investigation of the prodromal stages of eating disorders and use of health services in young patients the year prior to the diagnosis. [Abstract]
Gómez Del Barrio A. Early Intervention in Psychiatry 2022;16(2):162-167.
[CONCLUSIONS: The majority of reasons for consultation were related to symptoms that could be prodromal symptoms, but the patients were not diagnosed with an eating disorder. These findings highlight the importance of professionals understanding how to identify the warning signs of an eating disorder, so they can refer patients to a specialized unit to establish an early treatment.]

State of the nation 2021: children and young people’s wellbeing.
Department for Education (DfE); 2022.
[This report collates and presents new analysis of published evidence on the wellbeing of children and young people over the period of August 2020 to July 2021, including a wider set of indicators on their: mental and physical health; education and skills; relationships; activities and time use; views on the self, society, and future; an analysis of Covid-19 and the psychological health of young adults; and an analysis of individual predictors of school attendance in 2020 to 2021.]

Subnational indicators explorer.
Office for National Statistics (ONS); 2022.
[A core set of indicators which align with some of the metrics selected to measure the progress of levelling-up, where data is available. Indicators are grouped in three broad categories: boosting living standards, spreading opportunity and improving public services, and restoring local pride. Measures include healthy life expectancy, smokers, overweight, anxiety, happiness, internet capability. Searchable by UK local authority.]