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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services

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Supporting knowledge exchange, putting evidence into practice. We promote curiosity with no such thing as a dumb question.

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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
This local Menopause Toolkit brings together trusted information and practical advice to support people experiencing symptoms and those working with them. Explore resources and local signposting: cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/health-matters/menopause
Menopause can have a significant impact on health, wellbeing and daily life.
This local Menopause Toolkit brings together trusted information and practical advice to support people experiencing symptoms and those working with them.
Explore resources and local signposting:
cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/health-matters/menopause
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Today is International Happiness Day. This year's World Happiness Report looks at the impact of social media and happiness. Enjoy! www.worldhappiness.report
Find you happy at work.  Lessons from the largest happiness studies.  Quit the time-sucking activities you hate.
Opt for variety over becoming an expert.
Try new things just for the fun of it.
Wherever possible, focus on intrinsic goals.
Work less and spend time with people you care about.
Talk to strangers.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Got any fond memories of Leighton or share tales on how it has changed?
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Need Help getting online?  Digital Cheshire will be at Sandbach Library to help on 20th March 10.30-11.30.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
We are used to finding strange things in the library. Someone has been brightening up one of our study pods.
Study desk with white and pink flowers
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Joining us from Wythenshawe, lead employer or another Trust in the North West? Remember to update your details to make Mid Cheshire (JET Library) your home library. Log in to the catalogue on your phone to access your virtual card, or we can update on request. now.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha...
No need to re-join!  Your Library membership travels with you if you move to another Trust in the NoW Consortium.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Did you know that you can explore a huge collection of medical titles, images, and videos through our library? Start using Oxford Medicine Online by logging in with OpenAthens under NHS in England academic.oup.com/oxford-medic...
Oxford medicine online: supporting every stage in a medical career.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Unlock your potential. As a newly qualified doctor you now have access to a wealth of clinical information from @BMJBestPractice, free to all NHS healthcare staff and learners in England. Learn more at: bestpractice.bmj.com.
BMJ Best Practice - It helps me become a more confident and skilled doctor.  Kavi Tamilarasu, Emergency registrar.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
What small change can you make that makes a big difference?
CI Launch Pad is coming to the crossroads Wednesday 20th Aug 11-11.15.  Come hear our improver from Critical Care share their work on reducing the number of unnecessary blood tests.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Got this yesterday at last. So important to solve small problems one step at a time, to achieve greater things. Good methodology helps improve project quality to support robust, scalable change.
Improvement coaches award certificate and a blue pin badge
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
As we reach the end of #MakeItClick month, we're going to highlight one step of the misinformation strategy every week. Un: Listen to your senses! If something about a post or article makes you feel unsure, it might be misinformation. Find out more at #MisinformationUnmasked.
A poster of the misinformation unmasked strategy: Feeling UNsure? Is media Manipulated? What's their Agenda? Grab a Sidekick! Do they have expert Knowledge? Where's the Evidence? Out of Date?
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Today was the kick off for the Big Conversation knowledge cafe to find out about what matters to you and how we can improve care in the future. Tomorrow at Crewe Market Hall from midday www.mcht.nhs.uk/about-us/big...
A group of people viewing the hospital plans for the future.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
May be an image of 2 people and text that says 'HEALTH & WELLBEING SESSION THURSDAY 10TH APRIL Join us for an informative and engaging session focusing on lifestyle choices, physical activities, sleep, and self-care strategies to enhance your overall health and wellbeing. TIME: 10AM -11AM 8 WHERE: INFINITY HOUSE MEETING ROOM 1 MALLARD WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE CW1 6ZQ DELIVERED BY: PATHWAYS SOCIAL PRESCRIBERS TO YOUR PLACE SCAN THE QR CODE Pathways CIC'
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
🍃 Calling all gardeners. 🎋 I am starting a seed exchange in the JET library foyer (accessible 24/7 by your staff badge). Please donate any spares. Next week I will have packets to take what your need. It would be nice to see photos if you give it a try 🪴
Wall pockets with seed packets
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Join us & staff Social Prescribers in Nantwich Hub Conference Room until 3pm today. Raising awareness of microbreaks & role of nature on wellbeing with Reflection on Nature: rest, recharge & reconnect. Pop in for a couple of minutes to find out more mchft.sharepoint.com/SitePages/Re...
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Been out in CCICP at Infinity House and Eagle Bridge today asking staff to Reflect on Nature: Rest, Recharge & Reconnect. Staff have submitted their letters about what small things bring them joy and happy countryside memories. Even a microbreak looking at nature will improve your mood.
Person holding their letter to the earth
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Thanks to all you attended yesterday's launch of Reflections on Nature: Rest, Recharge, Reconnect. Exhibit will be in staff gardens until 16th April, please visit and listen to Letters to the Earth & The Lost Words, provided by Wild Rumpus. #NHSGreenLibraries @alisonday.bsky.social
Letters writing in the staff gardenWild Rumpus bandIan Moston, Chief Exec listening to Wild Rumpus installation of The Lost Words.Letter to the earth
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Look out for our glowing lotus flowers until 16th April, lighting up the ECG & Ward 1/2 gardens. A reminder to stop, rest, recharge and reconnect with nature even in a passive way for the benefit of your wellbeing. #NHSGreenLibraries
Two large inflatable lotus flowers, lit up with green base and pink petal tips in the hospital garden.A single light up large inflatable lotus flower with dark blue and pink petals and a green centre under a birch tree at night looking towards an empty hospital corridor.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Really excited to be installing our #NHSGreenLibraries project today with Wild Rumpus & MCHT Charity. After you try the exhibits, why not explore the books available in the library.
Library Manager with a copy of The Lost Words book.  It is the size of her torso.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Last week was the launch of the research champions network. Proud to be a champion and looking forward to working with the team to develop the library support effort.
Research Champions Handbook & Badge
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Flicking through an old 2012 Route map for Vasculitis by Vasculitis UK and it reads a bit like BMJ Best Practice, amazing how much our knowledge has progressed. Concerns me these are still lying about clinics, when recent information is available: bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb...
Old entry for Henoch-Schonlein Purpura
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Struggling with SAD or cost of living issues? Maybe you find it hard to get your resolutions off the ground or plagued with seasonal illness. Here are some seasonal health resources to give you a boost. #BlueMonday #hiw2025 5dd0e006-3ffd-496b-a2e6-fbd8d698481a.filesusr.com/ugd/92c4bd_b...
Two people hugging in the snow.  Health Information Week 20th January #HIW2025  Winter Health
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Congratulations to Eleanor Burkquest on achieving 10 years service across both UHNM and MCHFT in Finance and ESR.
Eleanor with a bottle of prosecco, 10 year pin badge and thank you card.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Explore the hive with Flora 717 in her quest to change change her destiny and world. Join us 3rd Feb 6pm in the Rising Sun with Laline Paull's The Bees. #MCHFTBookClub
Book cover of The Bees with hexagonal yellow honeycomb and a single bee in the middle.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Certificates and books now available for our airfryer Multiply Maths attendees. And congratulations Shino & Beatriz on completing Level 2 Functional Skills Maths. All go with our new cohort just starting today. Great partnership working with Reaseheath to upskill and 'grow our own' staff.
Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Just been collecting some large print books for our patient book trolley from our local public library. Always popular. Remember you can access audio books and digital magazines when you sign up online to them too www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/libraries/jo...
Four bags of large print books.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Seems sad taking down the library tree today, but here are some of the warm drink stories from the tree for a frosty morning.
Cardboard tags with handwritten stories.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
This year we have a Chia Tree come in and chose a drink of the tree and have some Winter warmth. We are also collecting happy memories of warm drinks to decorate the tree. Share your memory below.
Christmas tree with Snickers hot chocolate, coffee and tea.The chai tree with 2 flasks of water and mugs and a comfy chair.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Love the idea of 'Jolabokaflod'. We have been celebrating with releasing books in ED & JET Library. Remember to register it if you pick one up, leave a review and gift it forward! www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/...
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Next book club will be discussing short stories in The Winter Spirits. Join us in the Rising Sun 6pm 8th Jan 2025. All welcome, even if you don't finish the book there is still plenty of conversation about all things supernatural. Wrap up warm and I hope it is not too chilling! #MCHFTBookClub
Book Club - The Winter Spirits  8th January Rising Sun from 6pm.
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MCHFT Knowledge & Library Services @mchftkls.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Really great day at the #KLSCelebration24 event. Well done to everyone for their inspiring projects, impact and achievements. Already working my way through a list of actions
List of good practice lightening talks
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