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The Library and Knowledge Service for NHS staff and students in Brighton & Hove, Haywards Heath, Worthing and Chichester. www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/library

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🧬💻 Can computer simulations help find the right cancer treatment? Join Prof Simon Mitchell for his inaugural lecture exploring virtual tumours & personalised medicine. 📅 19 Nov | 6.30pm 📍 University of Sussex 🎟️ Free and open to all: bit.ly/4hB94s7
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Take the First Step This Stoptober #stoptober www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/take-th...
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Take the First Step This Stoptober - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Stoptober is back this October, encouraging people across the UK to take on the challenge of quitting smoking.
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NHS Resolution @nhsresolution.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Government has published its response to the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare, accepting all 44 recommendations and setting out a coordinated UK-wide approach to delivery. Read more here ➡️ tinyurl.com/ybfs9web
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Research led by UHSussex and BSMS has shown that involving parents in neonatal care can improve outcomes for babies www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/researc...
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Research led by UHSussex and BSMS has shown that involving parents in neonatal care can improve outcomes for babies - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Research led by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) and Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) has shown how putting parents at the heart of their baby’s care can improve ou...
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Our Book, eBook and Journal of the Month for October and #WorldMentalHealthDay 📚 www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/our-boo...
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Our Book, ebook and Journal of the Month for October - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, we’re highlighting a selection of resources that explore mental health.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Get Help to Get Online in West Sussex 19 – 25 October www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/get-hel...
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Get Help to Get Online in West Sussex 19 - 25 October - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Would you like to feel more confident using the internet, or know someone who could benefit from support to get online?
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 30/09/2026
📅 Save the date: RCN Children and Young People's Nursing Conference 2027 Join nurses from across the UK on 10 June 2027 for an inspiring day of learning, collaboration and networking dedicated to advancing children and young people's nursing. Register your interest ⬇️
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RCN Children and Young People's Conference 2027 | Events | RCN | Royal College of Nursing
Register your interest here!
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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 29/09/2026
🫀 Today is World Heart Day. To celebrate, we picked out a handful of impactful Cochrane reviews on heart health. See them below – 🧵
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Autumn is here and for many of us this means returning to study. Do you need to get organised and motivated? Get a head start by booking onto our Preparing for Study course www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/startin...
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Evidence Reviews in Action: highlighting the real-world difference our evidence review service has made for NHS colleagues www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/evidenc...
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Evidence Reviews in Action: Delivering Real Impact - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Our expert team can provide tailored evidence reviews that save time and bring together the best available research.
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KGH Knowledge & Library Service @kghlibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
New tool helps researchers spot problematic trials before they distort evidence www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
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New tool helps researchers spot problematic trials before they distort evidence | Cochrane
A tool for assessing the trustworthiness of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) has been published today in The BMJ, giving researchers a structured way to identify problematic studies before they're…
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today is International Day for Universal Access to Information www.un.org/en/observanc...
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International Day for Universal Access to Information | United Nations
In order to raise awareness of the importance of universal access to information, the UN General Assembly has proclaimed 28 September as International Day for Universal Access to Information.
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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 28/09/2026
Are antihistamines helpful for colds? 💊 Maybe in the short term. A Cochrane review looked at 18 trials to see if antihistamines can help alleviate the symptoms of a common cold. Discover what they found: www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....
Antihistamines for a common cold?
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy World Pharmacists Day! Check out our guide to library resources to support you #WPD2026 #WorldPharmacistsDay uhs.libguides.com/c.php?g=732088
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
New heart hub helps cardiac patients access trusted information online www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/new-hea...
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New heart hub helps cardiac patients access trusted information online - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Cardiac patients across University Hospitals Sussex and beyond can now access reliable, easy-to-understand heart health information through a new online ‘heart hub’, developed by patients for patients...
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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
📢 Students studying at Sussex sixth forms & colleges who apply to medicine at BSMS will now be guaranteed an interview, subject to eligibility criteria. The initiative reflects our commitment to supporting local students and helping aspiring doctors study closer to home Learn more: bit.ly/4rofD5F
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Care and consideration: Lessons for AI adoption in the public sector from a research collaboration with NICE www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/report/care-...
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Care and consideration
Lessons for AI adoption in the public sector from a research collaboration with NICE
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National Audit Office @nao.org.uk · 09/09/2026
Patients are still facing long waits at A&E and delayed discharge from hospitals, despite efforts from NHS England to improve A&E performance. Read the full report here: www.nao.org.uk/reports/mana...
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Managing the flow of patients through hospital from A&E  - NAO report
This report looks at how well patients flow through A&E into the wider hospital in England and at the support NHSE provides.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Happy World Physical Therapy Day! Check out our resources for physiotherapists across our libraries and online #WorldPTDay uhs.libguides.com/c.php?g=7320...
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The Royal Marsden Manual Online has a completely upgraded and replatformed website, with a refreshed look and improved user interface www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/the-roy...
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The Royal Marsden Manual Online: A modern new platform for evidence-based care - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Nursing and clinical teams can now access trusted, evidence-based procedures more easily than ever with the new improved Royal Marsden Online.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Need evidence to support a project, service improvement or clinical decision? Our expert team can provide tailored evidence reviews that save time and bring together the best available research. www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/need-ev...
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Need evidence to support a project, service improvement or clinical decision? - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Our expert team can provide tailored evidence reviews that save time and bring together the best available research.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
What lessons can the NHS learn from international experience? On 26 November, join us to hear about major challenges facing health systems internationally, the policy responses in other countries, and to discuss what lessons they hold for policy and practice in England. Register to join online⬇️
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Register now | Common challenges and policy responses: international lessons for the NHS
The NHS in England is under huge pressure. Health needs are growing as more people live longer and with major health conditions. Staff are under significant strain. Funding increases are modest by historic standards and productivity remains below pre-pandemic levels.
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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
🚨🎉 Register now for our launch event! Be among the first to experience this new exhibition, opening 16 September 2026 📅✨ Discover the choices, changes and challenges of the digital revolution in healthcare ❤️💻 🎟️ Secure your place today: bit.ly/3UAaStw #HistNursing #RCNDigitalRevolution
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Large text in blue reads The Digital Revolution Nursing in the Age of Technology. Smaller text around this says that the event runs from 5.30pm to 8.30pm at the Royal College of Nursing headquarters in London.
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Royal College of Emergency Medicine @rcem.ac.uk · 07/09/2026
Too many A&E staff have the same story. Three quarters of A&E staff have witnessed violence and aggression at work at least once a week Today (7 September) is the launch of our campaign ‘Safe to Care’, to highlight and centre the high levels of violence and aggression healthcare staff face
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Three quarters of A&E staff witness violence and aggression at work at least once a week
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The Royal College of Surgeons of England @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
What's next in your surgical career? Join our Virtual Open Day to discover the courses and resources available to support your learning and development at every career stage. 📅 22 October, 12pm–1.30pm (BST) Sign up for your free place: ow.ly/3OUP50ZIJz4
Calendar showing 22 October circled, with a “Save the Date” message and images of surgical training.
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 02/09/2026
Cases of giardiasis have reached a 10 year high in England. Why has this happened, and what do doctors and patients need to know? www.bmj.com/content/394/bmj-2026-10…
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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 03/09/2026
Hear from inspirational keynote speakers and connect with over 400 nurse researchers at our upcoming International Nursing Research Conference. 15-17 September 2026 University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Book your place before 7 September ⬇️ bit.ly/4sRGXcC
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RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2026| Royal College of Nursing
Join us in September for the RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2026
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Research at UHSussex shows how virtual reality could improve care for people living with advanced cancer www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/researc...
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Research at UHSussex shows how virtual reality could improve care for people living with advanced cancer - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Researchers at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex) have helped demonstrate how virtual reality (VR) could become a valuable new tool for supporting people living with advanced ...
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Exhibition - The Digital Revolution: Nursing in the Age of Technology www.rcn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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The Digital Revolution: Exhibition Launch (hybrid) | Event | Royal College of Nursing
A public launch of our new exhibition exploring data, computing and technology in nursing practice, from health care past to science fiction.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
If you’d like to run a journal club or support your team or department in setting one up, this is the skills session you need. www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/interes...
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Interested in running a journal club? - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
If you'd like to run a journal club or support your team or department in setting one up, this is the skills session you need.
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
RCPsych response to Channel 4's documentary ‘The Great ADHD Myth?'. "The way we speak about neurodevelopmental conditions really matters. It can fuel harmful stigma experienced by people with the condition and risk discouraging them from seeking support and treatment." More ⬇️ shorturl.at/dFfVh
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RCPsych statement on Channel 4 ADHD documentary
President Professor Subodh Dave comments on a new documentary about ADHD.
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 20/08/2026
Giving intravenous iron to patients with anaemia before heart surgery reduces the need for a red blood transfusion and results in an extra day at home in the first 90 days after surgery, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ bit.ly/4ijjmyN
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Intravenous iron to treat anaemia before cardiac surgery
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The Royal College of Surgeons of England @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
How do healthcare innovations actually reach patients❓ Join us at our London HQ on 15 September to hear from speakers in surgery, engineering, funding and industry to follow the journey from idea to NHS adoption 👇https://ow.ly/EkNJ50ZATM3
Four colleagues engaged in a brainstorming session around a table with sticky notes and charts in a library setting.
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The Cochrane Collaboration @cochrane.org · 21/08/2026
Leading scientific and global public health organizations have issued a collective statement reaffirming the safety and effectiveness of childhood vaccination, including the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and its individual components. 🔗 www.cochrane.org/about-us/new...
Cochrane announcement promoting confidence in childhood vaccination, showing a smiling young child playing with colorful wooden blocks; text reads “A collective statement on confidence in childhood vaccination.”
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Last month our team contributed to a global conference for health information, knowledge and libraries #icml2026 www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/proud-t...
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Proud to present at ICML 2026 - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Members of our K&L team recently attended the International Congress on Medical Librarianship (ICML), held in Glasgow14-16 July 2026.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Reminder that our RSCH library will be CLOSED next week 17-21 August while essential air conditioning work is carried out. Sorry for the inconvenience - if you've been in the building lately you will know just how essential the work is! www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/rsch-li...
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RSCH Library Closure: 17 to 21 August - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Please be aware that RSCH Library will be closed from Monday 17 Aug to Friday 21 Aug while essential air conditioning work is carried out.
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Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) @hqip.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
📢Calling all #healthcare professionals NEW #ClinicalAudit #QualityImprovement reports commissioned by @hqip.bsky.social @england.nhs.uk on #maternity and perinatal care, and #EndofLife published today: www.hqip.org.uk/news/new-reports-aug-2026 @thercog.bsky.social
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New improvement reports published - HQIP
NEW RESOURCES to support improvement in healthcare, from HQIP's audits and programmes, have been published
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WHO @who.int · 14/08/2026
What are you doing today to take care of yourself and your health and well-being? These could be small habits. Or big changes. Every action you take to protect your health matters.
Get moving, rest, enjoy sun safely, quit smoking, time to stretch, be kind to your mind, eat your veggies, reach out for support, drink less or not at all.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Our Book, ebook and Journal of the Month for August www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/our-boo...
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Our Book, ebook and Journal of the Month for August - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Our book, e-book and journal of the month for July 2026 focus on Eye Health. See links to borrow these resources.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Welcome to all the new doctors joining us this summer! www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/welcome...
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Welcome to all the new doctors joining us this summer! - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Welcome to our new doctors - Find out what we have in store for you! Register for a library membership card to use our services.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Clinical Scientist wins national Rising Star Award for transforming respiratory and sleep services www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/clinica...
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Clinical Scientist wins national Rising Star Award for transforming respiratory and sleep services - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Max Thomas, Clinical Scientist and Respiratory & Sleep Physiology Site Lead at University Hospitals Sussex, has been recognised with the Rising Star Award at the national Advancing Healthcare Awards. ...
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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🎉 We are delighted to be celebrating excellent #NSS2026 results, including 🥈2nd in the UK for Student Voice, 🎓6th for Teaching & Learning Opportunities and 💙2nd for mental wellbeing support. Thank you to our students, staff & NHS partners!👏 Read more: bit.ly/4pzLorD
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Fast information and slow evidence in the large language models era www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
UHSussex Voices: Improving patient journeys across Sussex through the HALO programme www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/improvi...
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UHSussex Voices: Improving patient journeys across Sussex through the HALO programme - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Listen to our latest podcast on how we're working with partners to transform patient journeys for people in Sussex.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Clinical answers at your fingertips! www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/clinica...
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Clinical answers at your fingertips! - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Sussex Health Knowledge and Libraries offer a range of point of care tools for NHS staff, trainees, and students on clinical placements.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Looking for support with statistical analysis for a research project? www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/looking...
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Looking for support with statistical analysis for a research project?  - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
This dedicated webpage brings together a range of resources designed to support you at every stage of your statistical journey.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
When time is limited and you need to quickly understand clinical literature, ClinicalKey’s Reading Assistant can help. www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/discove...
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Discover ClinicalKey’s Reading Assistant - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
When time is limited and you need to quickly understand clinical literature, ClinicalKey’s Reading Assistant can help.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
UHSussex team improving care for young patients shortlisted for national award www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/uhsusse...
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UHSussex team improving care for young patients shortlisted for national award - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
The Practice Development Education team for children’s services has been shortlisted at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards.
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Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service @sussex-kls.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🚨 Due to extreme temperatures, the library at RSCH will be unstaffed Weds 24th and Thu 25th June www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/the-lib...
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Brighton and Sussex Medical School @bsmsmedschool.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
📢 Registration is open for the Menstruation Research Conference 2026! Join researchers, clinicians, policymakers, charities, artists and community voices on 7–8 July at BSMS, University of Sussex, to explore menstruation across the life course. 📲Book: bit.ly/4ehUght
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