Mental and Physical Health

Five activities that can protect your mental and physical health as you age

No one is immune to developing chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer or arthritis as they get older. But research shows social activities, like joining clubs, interest groups or volunteering, are linked to better mental and physical health and a longer lifespan.

Read more here

Local Government Association

Public health transformation seven years on: prevention in neighbourhood, place and system

The LGA’s 2020 public health annual report showcases examples from 10 areas that demonstrate what can be achieved by public health operating across local government and working closely with the NHS and a wide range of local and system partners.

Read the report here

Royal Marsden Manual

Access to Royal Marsden Manual 10 via OpenAthens

We have recently been experiencing some difficulties getting access to this resource via OpenAthens but this issue has now been resolved. To access the manual log in to OpenAthens, go to the My Resources section and choose Wiley Royal Marsden Manual 10 (RMM10) from the list.

Please email the library team academic.library@lancashirecare.nhs.uk if you have any problems getting access.