At Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, we know that the most powerful lessons often come directly from people with lived experience.
The My Story playlist brings together personal accounts of recovery, resilience and the challenges of living with mental ill health. These stories are not only deeply moving, they also help shape the way we deliver care and design services.
Watch Jane’s story here: Jane’s story on YouTube
Explore the full playlist: My Story on YouTube
Please note that the library will be closed on Monday 25th August for the bank holiday. Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 26th August.
If you need resources during the closure, you can still access our online library services, including e-books, journals, and databases.
We hope you enjoy the long weekend!
The latest Children and Young People’s Mental Health Newsletter is now available to view or download. Some articles are freely accessible, others require an Open Athens account. Please get in touch for support with this: academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
We’re proud to share a new video from Dr Jamali Qutub, a doctor from our Trust, explaining the differences between e-letters, preprints, and review articles – and how each plays a role in building a research career.
In this clear and practical guide, Dr J covers:
The video encourages a step-by-step approach to publishing. Starting with e-letters, moving on to preprints, and finally producing review articles. Helping researchers gain skills, confidence, and credibility along the way.
Watch the full video here: e-Letter, pre-print and review article – YouTube
We’re pleased to announce that ICD-11 Personality Disorders: A Clinician’s Guide is now available in our library collection. This essential resource offers clear guidance on the ICD-11 classification of personality disorders, practical tools for assessment, and evidence-based approaches to treatment. Perfect for clinicians, mental health professionals, and students seeking to deepen their understanding of this updated diagnostic framework.
Please note: This book is available for LSCFT staff only. Visit the library to borrow your copy or reserve it online.
We’ve had the pleasure of supporting all LSCFT staff this past month and are thrilled to see so many of you engaging with our resources. If you’re not yet a member, we’d love to have you join our community. Simply reach out to us at academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
