This month’s newsletter is a great way to keep up to date with what is happening in the library this month!
Health Information Week 2025
Health Information Week 2025 is here, taking place from 20th to 26th January 2025. This national, multi-sector campaign promotes high-quality information for patients and the public.
This year’s themes are:
- Monday, 20 January – Winter Health
- Tuesday, 21 January – Mental Health
- Wednesday, 22 January – Wellbeing
- Thursday, 23 January – Health Literacy and Misinformation
- Friday, 24 January – Digital Literacy
Let’s work together to promote accessible, reliable health information for all!
Eating Disorder Bulletin January 2025
Our Library Stats December 2024
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.
Always Events Toolkit
Always Events are aspects of the patient experience that are so important to patients, their care partners, and service users that health care providers must aim to perform them consistently for every individual, every time. The toolkit supports providers in partnering with patients and family members to co-design, reliably implement, and sustain and spread Always Events to dramatically improve the care experience.
Making Every Contact Count January 2025
The most recent Make Every Contact count public heath bulletin looking at latest evidence around smoking cessation, alcohol, healthy weight, healthy eating and physical exercise is now available. The bulletin is produced by Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT Library staff. If you cannot access any of the articles included in the bulletin please contact academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
Smoking Cessation
Alcohol
Healthy Weight
Healthy Eating
Physical Activity
Welcome Back! Our Library Reopens for 2025
Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to announce that the library is reopening its doors for 2025. After a short break, we’re back with a refreshed space and plenty of books just waiting to be discovered.
Whether you’re here to explore the shelves, dive into research, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, we can’t wait to welcome you back. Let’s make 2025 a year full of stories, connections, and inspiration!
Library Christmas & New Year Opening Hours
The holiday season is upon us, and we want to make sure you know when and how you can access our library services during this time. Here’s a quick breakdown of our opening hours:
While our doors may be closed on some days, our virtual services will still be available on key dates to ensure you get the support and resources you need.
For any inquiries, feel free to email us at academic.library@lscft.nhs.uk.
Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a fantastic New Year!
Library Painting in Progress
We’re excited to announce that the library is getting a fresh coat of paint! Please note that during this time, there may be some disturbances, including mild noise and restricted access to certain areas. We the work will be completed shortly, and we’ll keep you updated on the progress. Thank you for your understanding!
Eating Disorder Bulletin December 2024
The latest Eating Disorder Bulletin 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.