Sign in

Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS

@kls-sft.bsky.social
159 followers 93 following 68 posts

We provide knowledge and library services for Stockport NHS staff and students.

PostsRepliesMedia
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Are you starting a course or apprenticeship this autumn? Knowledge & Library Services can support your studies. We offer: 📚 Books, e-books and journals ✍️ Academic skills support 👩‍💻 24/7 study space …and much more! Visit the library or get in touch to find out more
000
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
📢 We're at the Health & Wellbeing event today in Pinewood House from 10am - 2pm Come along and say hi 👋
Knowledge & Library Services wellbeing display with wellbeing and fiction books, a wordsearch and library information
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📚 Get easy access to journals, ebooks and evidence resources Join our new lunch and learn session to get an OpenAthens account, explore library resources, and discover support available from your Knowledge & Library Services. 📆 8th and 22nd September 12:30 – 1pm, MS Teams Book your place on ESR
Get started with OpenAthens. Join a lunch and learn to discover online resources and library support available to you. Knowledge and library services, for your evidence needs. Image includes icons of people working on laptops and sharing documents.
000
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
📚 Access our e-book collection anytime, anywhere with the VLeBooks app! ✔ Read online or download for later ✔ Seamless access to over 350 eBooks ✔ Perfect for learning on the go, at work or at home Search ‘VLeBooks’ in your app store and get started with our quick guide: canva.link/xaxcr4fy3tpn...
The image shows a phone with rows of ebooks that would appear in the app. Text says VLeBooks app - access our eBooks anytime, anywhere.
000
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
📢 Did you know? Staff can submit cases to BMJ Case Reports free of charge, so you can share learning, improve practice, and contribute to the medical literature. 🩺 Get in touch for our fellowship code to submit
BMJ Case Reports. Have you been published yet? Submit unlimited cases in the world's largest online repository of case reports. Ask your librarian for your fellowship number today!
000
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
📚Looking for exam revision books? We've moved them to a new, more visible location in the library! They're now grouped by subject too, making it quicker and easier to find the resources you need for your next exam. Drop in and take a look! 👀
Photo of bookshelves showing the exam revision guides section in the library.
020
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Working on a project that requires a review of current evidence? Knowledge & Library Services can help! We carry out evidence searches to find the latest research, guidance and case studies to save you time and strengthen quality. Get in touch to request a search 📨
Looking for evidence? The image shows hands holding a magnifying glass over some papers next to a cup of tea.
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
📨 Stay ahead with evidence updates Get the latest research evidence tailored to your interests, delivered to your inbox Save time searching and keep up with new developments so that you can make informed decisions with the latest information Sign in with OpenAthens at www.knowledgeshare.nhs.uk
Save time with evidence updates on your professional interests. Knowledgeshare.nhs.uk. There is an icon of a clock next to the text.
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Need trusted evidence fast? We can help! Our evidence search service can support with high-quality evidence reviews for patient care, guidelines and policies, audits, research and more. Save time finding up-to-date evidence with relevant results for your needs. Get in touch to request a search
NHS. Expert help for your evidence searches.
020
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
It's #LearningAtWorkWeek! 📖👩‍🎓 We're here to support with your learning and professional development. From study space to searching for literature - we've got you covered! Get in touch to find out how we can help you 📨
Get support for your apprenticeship or CPD. Knowledge and library services can help with 121 support for literature reviews and referencing, access to journals books and databases, 24/7 study space, literature search and critical analysis skills, inter-library loans, evidence updates on your subject.
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Hantavirus has been in the news recently. If you want to find out more about it, BMJ Best Practice has evidence-based information including important updates on the current situation. Go to bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb... or search 'Hantavirus' in the BMJ Best Practice app
BMJ Best Practice. Available to all healthcare professionals in our institution. Bestpractice.bmj.com. There is an image of two doctors consulting an ipad alongside clinical notes.
021
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
International Nurses Day 🌎 💙 Thank you to all the nurses for the massive difference you make every day! 🌟 We have lots of resources to support you with evidence-based practice and staying up to date 📚 Check them out here: linktr.ee/tgic.sft_nur... #InternationalNursesDay2026
Heartbeat and hands graphics on a purple background with text in the middle that says Evidence-based resources for nurses, https://linktr.ee/tgic.sft_nurses, Nurses' Day, 12th May
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
🌎💙 International Day of the Midwife 💙🌎 Thank you to all the midwives for the vital work you do! We have lots of evidence-based resources to support you with staying up to date and accessing reliable information. Check them out here: linktr.ee/tgic.sft_mid... #IDM2026
A graphic with a globe, footprints and text that says Evidence-based resources for midwives, https://linktr.ee/tgic.sft_midwives, International Day of the Midwife, 5th May
020
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
April is Stress Awareness Month 💚 We have a range of wellbeing books and e-books on mindfulness, resilience and self-care 📚 Pop in to the Library to check out our collection or search the Library catalogue now.koha-ptfs.co.uk
Book display with wellbeing books and posters and resilience and looking after yourself.
000
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Our evidence search service saves time for colleagues ⏳️ Our experienced, professional librarians carry out thorough searches to find the latest research, knowledge and information to support evidence-based care. ✍️ Get in touch to request a search
A user said 'we requested a search on the benefits of digital pre operative assessment to help us to describe the benefits in a service development proposal. The search was very thorough and described the impact of similar schemes elsewhere. This provided the evidence to help us build a strong business case.' It also has the Knowledge and Library Services slogan 'supporting your evidence needs'
000
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Get reliable, evidence-based information at your fingertips with Oxford Handbooks Online! 🔍 Easy to search for quick reference and clear explanations 🩺 Includes Medical, Nursing and Specialist handbooks 💻 Access on any device with OpenAthens Get started today: academic.oup.com/oxford-medic...
Oxford handbooks online. Available to all Stockport NHS Trust staff. Sign in with OpenAthens. Read whenever, wherever you need. Image shows the book cover of Stroke Medicine on a phone, next to the book covers of the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine, Oxford Handbook of Cardiology and Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
020
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
📚 Borrowing Made Easy 📚 NoW brings together NHS libraries in the North West. Search once and access books from multiple sites, saving you time and connecting you to the knowledge you need for patient care and professional development. Start exploring today: now.koha-ptfs.co.uk
NoW - your library made easy. One system, many libraries, unlimited access. One catalogue, borrow anywhere, self service.
021
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Congratulations to our colleagues on achieving the NHS England Gold Award for work experience, very well deserved 🎉🎉 We have had great experiences with the placements we have supported in the Library 📚
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
🎄 The BMJ Christmas issue gives peer-reviewed research a fun festive twist Find out how the BNF has grown in size over the years, what a doctor looks like according to AI and more! 📚 💡 Check it out at: www.bmj.com/specialties/...
bmj.com
Christmas
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Congratulations to our Librarian Naomi who has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Data Science! 🎓 The data skills and AI knowledge from the course will help us develop knowledge & library services to ensure they are fit for the future 💪📊
A photograph of the librarian in graduation robes
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
The Library team recently won Gold at the LIHNN Service Development Awards for our Copilot Stay & Play training! 🎉🎉 The interactive training session helps colleagues to explore how they can use Copilot effectively ✍️✨️
A photograph of Mary and Naomi from the Library team holding the LIHNN award in front of a large screen with an awards background.
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
🔍💡 We can find the evidence to support your projects, service developments, audits, policies, patient information and more! ⏰️ Save time - librarians complete expert searches 3x faster than other colleagues Contact the library team to request a search #KNOWvember #EvidenceBased #HealthLibraries
020
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
🎉 It's #KNOWvember 🎉 Throughout November, we're celebrating how Knowledge & Library Services mobilise knowledge and evidence 🧠💡 We support with finding, accessing and sharing the latest evidence to save clinicians time and improve patient care 🩺🏥 Get in touch to explore how we can help you!
The image has a border of autumn leaves with text that says #KNOWvember discover, share and apply knowledge
011
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Pop in to Pinewood House today for #WorldSepsisDay There are games and quizzes to find out more about the impact of sepsis and how you can help prevent it. Check out our top library resources for sepsis too! #SepsisAwareness
Librarian stood in front of display of library posters and pink banner for World Sepsis Day
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Great to see a shout out for our sister library team @tgic-nhs-ft-kls.bsky.social at today's joint Stockport and Tameside Research Showcase. Their literature review supported discussions to change patient care We can do literature reviews for research, service improvements, policies and more!
The image is a photo of a presentation slide about a research project. As part of moving forward, a full literary review was completed by the fabulous library team.
030
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
🩺📚 Read all the Oxford medical and specialist handbooks online - great for reference on the go! Sign in with OpenAthens to get started tinyurl.com/OxHandbooks
Oxford handbooks available online. The image has book covers of a range of Oxford Medical Handbooks.
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Could you be the next BMJ Best Practice Clinical Champion? 🌟 Support your colleagues in using an evidence-based clinical decision support tool and join a national network of professionals Find out more and register your interest here: info.bestpractice.bmj.com/clinical-cha...
BMJ Best Practice. Make confident clinical decisions day or night. Nationally funded, free to all NHS healthcare staff and learners in England.
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Local author Heather Coppard visited our library on Friday! 📚✨️ Her new book 'Optimising Recovery from Vulval and Vaginal Pain' is now on our shelves - come and check it out! #LibraryVisit #LocalAuthor
A photo of the author holding her book in the library.
040
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
📢 NEW BOOKS JUST IN 📢 We have new books in the Library on topics including dementia, nursing and wellbeing Pop in and browse or search books online at now.koha-ptfs.co.uk
A photo of bookshelves displaying a selection of new books.
020
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Sign in with your OpenAthens account for full text access to articles
000
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
The NHS Knowledge and Library Hub has had a makeover! 💅 Check out the new uncluttered look library.nhs.uk/Stockport It includes a brand new natural language search option which turns your questions into structured searches to help you find relevant articles quickly and easily 📃🔍
Evidence and knowledge searches made easier. The NHS Knowledge and Library Hub. Centrally funded for healthcare by the NHS. NHS Knowledge & Library Services #NHSKLHub
030
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Reading a research paper that involves using AI in clinical settings? This article has questions to help you critically appraise AI papers: bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/4/1/...
How to read a paper involving artificial intelligence (AI) by Paul Dijkstra et al
098
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Looking for a book? 👀📚 Search and reserve books online on our catalogue: now.koha-ptfs.co.uk
Search books and ebooks in one place. Link: now.koha-ptfs.co.uk
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Come and find us at the @stockportnhsft.bsky.social staff Health & Wellbeing event today between 10-2 Try our wordsearch and answer a few questions to get a freebie! 🖊🗒
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Need evidence to support patient care, research or development? We can help! Save time finding evidence and information for your work with our evidence search service 🔍📃 Request an evidence search here: forms.office.com/e/RJrFazBe7t
Evidence searches - supporting patient care, best practice & innovation. Contact Knowledge & Library Services for a search.
000
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Did you know that around 7% of best practice goes out of date each year? Stay up to date with KnowledgeShare. Get personalised update emails with the latest high-impact evidence related to your professional interests Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/LLFEGRyxkz
Save time with evidence updates on your professional interests knowledgeshare.nhs.uk
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Are you joining the Introduction to AI session today at 1-2pm? If you can't make it but you're interested, we also have a lunchtime session next Tuesday 20th May 12-1pm Both sessions are on MS Teams, get in touch for the joining link 💻 #LearningAtWorkWeek
Introduction to AI - find out more about AI, the benefits & risks, and how to spot AI content
000
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Pop in to our drop-in session this afternoon - no need to book! If you're looking for resources, need support with a project or want to explore what we offer to support your professional development - we're here to help! 🕑 1-4pm 📍Library, Pinewood House #LearningAtWorkWeek
Ask the librarian drop in today 1-4pm. Have a question or need help finding information? Drop in for 1-2-1 support with evidence searches, resources, or anything library related. Whether you're working on a project, need help with the latest clinical evidence, or just curious about what we offer, our friendly librarians are here to help - no appointment needed!
000
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Happy #InternationalNursesDay! 🎉 Grateful to all our nurses who are making a difference every day 💙 Find evidence-based resources for nurses here: linktr.ee/tgic.sft_nur...
Evidence-based resources for nurses. Nurses' Day - 12th May 2025
020
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Join us next week for #LearningAtWorkWeek to support your learning and development at work 🧠📖 Mon 2-3pm Health Literacy online session Weds 1-4pm Ask a Librarian drop in at the Library Thurs 1-2pm Introduction to AI online session Get in touch for links to online sessions 💻
Learning at Work Week 2025. We're taking part! Growing, inspiring and sharing through connection with Learning at Work Week.
011
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Celebrating all of the midwives here at @StockportNHS today on #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife We have put together some evidence-based resources for midwives at: linktr.ee/tgic.sft_mid...
Evidence-based resources for midwives. International Day of the Midwife. 5th May 2025.
010
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
🌟 We're thrilled to get such positive feedback about our service! Get in touch to discuss how we can support you and your team with evidence and information ✍️ #FeedbackFriday
Really welcoming and positive team. Turnaround for articles and evidence base searches is always quick and useful.
020
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Need to find literature for an upcoming assignment or project? 🔍📑 Join our literature searching skills training session this Friday 11:00 - 12:00 on Microsoft Teams 💻 Contact the library or book a place on ESR
Literature searching skills. Struggling to find relevant journal articles? Learn how to carry out a literature search with advanced techniques to find the information you need.
020
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
This #StressAwarenessMonth, we have some mindful activities available in the Library 🧠 Fold a bookmark, add a few pieces to our jigsaw or borrow a book from our wellbeing collection 🧩📚
A display of wellbeing books for stress awareness monthAn unfinished jigsaw with a poster for stress awareness month
020
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
📢 The latest falls prevention horizon scanning bulletin is out now! If you're interested in innovations and good practice to help prevent falls, check it out: fallspreventionnwpctl.wordpress.com If you would like a similar bulletin for your field, contact the library team
fallspreventionnwpctl.wordpress.com
Falls Prevention Horizon Scanning
from North West Health Libraries
020
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Are you looking to get published? ✍️📃 Get free submission to BMJ Case Reports journal! Contact the library for more information and our fellowship number to submit
BMJ Case Reports. Have you been published yet? Submit unlimited cases in the world's largest online repository of case reports. Ask your librarian for your Fellowship Number today!
000
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
It's #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek What could we do to better support neurodivergent staff and learners using the library? Get in touch or comment below!
Neurodiversity celebration week March 17-23 2025. Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences
022
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Interested in sustainability in healthcare? 🌱 Check out this bulletin by Hampshire Healthcare Library Service: www.hantshealthcarelibrary.nhs.uk/assets/files... Let us know if you would like a bulletin on a topic you're interested in!
A green recycling symbol on a blue background.
000
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
📢 Have Knowledge & Library Services helped you? Let us know how the library has supported your work or studies: forms.office.com/e/88SGRqLWKj
A library display with posters about the survey and a suggestion box
020
Knowledge & Library Services Stockport NHS @kls-sft.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Did you know that you can access Oxford Handbooks online? 📚💻 Over 240 titles are available to access anytime, anywhere with your OpenAthens account Browse here: pages.oup.com/nhs
6 oxford specialist handbook covers on a blue background with text that says Oxford Specialist Handbooks now available online
052