“The AI we saw assured me that artists don’t yet have much to worry about” LSCFT librarian blog on attending clinical librarians conference

LSCFT Library service information services librarian Emma Dent recently attended a clinical librarians conference that looked at issues including systematic reviews and AI in information gathering. Read her blog for more

The International Clinical Librarian Conference 2023 #1 | Knowledge and Library Services (hee.nhs.uk)

Ministerial powers on reconfiguring NHS services

Government guidance which comes into force on 31 January 2024 sets out the process for ministerial intervention in reconfiguration of NHS services, including when and how NHS commissioning bodies must notify the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care of NHS service changes.

Reconfiguring NHS services – ministerial intervention powers – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Improving the mental health of babies, children and young people

The Department of Health and Social Care has published a framework of ‘modifiable factors’ on improving the mental health of babies, children and young people. This document aims to highlight the wide range of modifiable factors that interact to influence the mental health of babies, children and young people; summarise these in a framework and convey opportunities across the life course for promotion and prevention.

Improving the mental health of babies, children and young people: a framework of modifiable factors – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)