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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Royal Marsden Manual is accessible with via Openanthens for guidelines based on latest research findings and expert clinical advice for delivering effective patient- focused care. Select the ‘sign in via institution’ option, & set to ‘NHS in England’ rmmonline.co.uk

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Students needing evidence & references can access books, e-books, KnowledgeShare alerts, clinicalskills.net, search training & other learning support such as critical appraisal, referencing & reflective writing skills. For more information contact the library

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

WHTH Libraries support students with books, e-books, exam prep, literature search, KnowledgeShare alerts, clinicalskills.net, search training &other learning support such as critical appraisal, referencing & reflective writing skills.For more information contact the library

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

All staff can access The Royal Marsden Manual with an Openanthens account for procedure guidelines that are based on latest research findings and expert clinical advice for you to deliver effective patient- focused care. rmmonline.co.uk

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Referencing tip: On Word you can Insert Citation, enter the details of the publication, and then select a Style to arrange them in the order needed. The Knowledge and Library Hub can do this too by bookmarking a publication, selecting Cite and then choosing the referencing style

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Healthcare is a knowledge-intensive industry & staff need to access the latest available research to provide evidence-based healthcare. If you tell us a topic you need publications on, we’ll complete an evidence search & send you a list of abstracts relevant to your subject

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Critical appraisal of research gives you the confidence that you are basing your decisions on high-quality evidence. Tools like the CASP checklists help by prompting you with suggested questions the strength of the evidence. Contact the library for support. casp-uk.net/casp-tools-c...

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CASP Checklists - Critical Appraisal Skills Programme

View or download our range of critical appraisal tools & checklists for free including our RCT, qualitative and quantitative checklists.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Take a look at the wellbeing resources available in the Library on a variety of areas like mental health, mindfulness, happier life, stress management, anxiety, depression, burnout, fatigue, menopause. Some area available to browse on: elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha...

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The library has a number of resources to support AHPs. From the Knowledge and Library Hub, books, journals and many eResources accessible with OpenAthens. The library can also undertake literature searches too. Please contact the library for more information. #NHSKLS #AHPs

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Library support for clinicians well-known, but supporting the non-clinical workforce is also one of our core functions. Whether it’s leadership, coaching, sustainability, wellbeing, EDI and more, we have a range of publications, bulletins, eResources to meet non-clinical needs.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It’s World Breastfeeding Week, and the Library has added several recent books on this topic in response to staff requests. See our growing collection at elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha... #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #HopefulFutures

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

If you need any assistance on how to cite references for an assignment or document, the Library can help to get you started by explaining referencing principles and sharing access to reference management tools. Contact the Library to make referencing easier.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

In order to provide evidence-based healthcare, we need to be certain that we’re basing our decisions on high-quality research. Being able to separate the strong evidence from the poor is where our critical appraisal skills come into play. Contact the Library for Critical Appraisal training.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Misinformation Found some Health information online but not sure if you can trust it? 🧐 Follow the #MisinformationUnmasked strategy to check the reliability of health information. It's time for misinformation to be UnMASKED. Find out more at library.nhs.uk/health-infor...

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Found some Health information online but not sure if you can trust it? 🧐 Follow the #MisinformationUnmasked strategy to check the reliability of health information. It's time for misinformation to be UnMASKED. Find out more at library.nhs.uk/health-infor...

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Guidelines for a variety of conditions can be found on BMJ Best Practice & DynaMed. Guidelines from the UK, Europe & internationally. Simply access BMJ & DynaMed with your OpenAthens account, click on a condition and head to the Guidelines & Resources section

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Do you work in an Additional Clinical Services role, like Support Worker, Technician, Emergency Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, or Nursery Nurse? The Library has resources tailored to your needs. Contact the Library for more information: westherts.librarywat@nhs.net.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Staff, students, volunteers & any workers based on Trust sites can register with the library. This allows you to borrow & browse books across NHS libraries in the East of England. Register & explore at elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha...

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Some may not know we are part of the East of England Consortium of NHS Libraries, who share journals, books & other publications to maximise resources available to all trusts. If you don’t see a publication you need, ask Library staff. There’s more available than it seems

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Do you have questions about WHTH library services or resources that you are not sure about? Visit our Library's frequently asked questions page for clear and concise information 👇 10.144.37.212/library/FAQs...

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Patients with lower health literacy suffer the worst health outcomes. To raise the awareness on the impact of health literacy skills on patient care, the library offers training on sessions on health literacy skills. For more information contact westherts.librarywat@nhs.net

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The physical library space is a dedicated area conducive to private study, which also serves as a wellbeing sanctuary away from your work environment. Equipped with desks & computers, it is there 24/7 to all staff who register & can be accessed on the Watford & St Albans sites

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This week is #DiabetesWeek 2026. The library has a range of resources on diabetes such as clinical guidelines through BMJ Best Practice. Books & articles on diabetes can be found by searching on the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub here 👉 library.nhs.uk/knowledgehub/ Access these with OpenAthens

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Estates & ancillary staff use our quiet space to catch up on emails & paperwork. They can also receive alerts for publications on health facility environments, maintenance, design & sustainability. We have many books on non-clinical topics, such as management & wellbeing too

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Many Library resources are available with one convenient OpenAthens login. This includes eBooks, BMJ Best Practice, Dynamed, the Knowledge & Library Hub, clinicalskills.net, KnowledgeShare, and eLearning for Healthcare. Register for a free account at openathens.nice.org.uk

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Are you a Manager seeking tools & tips to run an effective team? Books, new evidence alerts & bulletins are available in the Library on leadership styles, coaching, developing talent, diversity, & well-being at elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk. For more information contact westherts.librarywat@nhs.net

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The British National Formulary can also be accessed through BMJ Best Practice. Simply go to 'Your Profile' then select 'Drug Information', which will bring up the BNF. BMJ Best Practice can be accessed with your OpenAthens account.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Learning at Work Week starts Monday! THRIVE launches a 6‑week campaign. Join online to see what our Library has to offer. Monday 18th May: Meeting ID: 392 861 077 430 705 Passcode: AE6Fn28R Face to face on Tuesday 19th May! More information: westherts.librarywat@nhs.net

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

DynaMed is a point of care tool that contains guidelines on a variety of specialities. It contains a list of Drugs from A-Z, as well as clincial decision support trees on a variety of conditions. All accessible with an OpenAthens account here www.dynamed.com

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Staff at West Herts can access BMJ Best Practice - a clinical decision support tools that provide overviews of conditions, guidelines, patient leaflets, drug databases, calculating tools & CDP tracking. Access via institutional sign-in with your OpenAthens account bestpractice.bmj.com/info/

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Access your library e-card by signing into the online catalogue & scrolling to the bottom elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha... Screenshot the card on your phone to avoid repeating this step, & use it to borrow books from our kiosks.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The Library can provide you with basic evidence summaries of several articles to allow for ease of comparison – something that journal publishers do not permit AI to be used for. Please contact us to request an evidence summary.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Registered members can borrow 8 books from our libraries and those in our region. To check if we have a book, please browse the catalogue on elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk For support to access e-books, please contact the Library on westherts.librarywat@nhs.net

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Today is #WorldHealthDay with this year’s theme being “Together for health. Stand with science”. Scientific achievements are achieved through research, underpinned by information and evidence obtained from library services. Today, we’re proud to be a part of that process www.who.int/campaigns/wo...

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World Health Days

World Health Days, 7 April, provide an opportunity to focus world attention on a health problem or issue that deserves special attention.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Our catalogue is used to find books in our libraries and across the East of England. Books can be reserved and you’ll be notified when it’s available to collect at your chosen library. Browse, reserve, track, recommend, register and make reading lists at elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

For people who like full control over their advanced evidence searching, the platform Ovid can be accessed with an OpenAthens account. Ovid features the databases Medline, Embase, Emcare and more! 🕵️ 🔎 Access Ovid with your OpenAthens account here: tinyurl.com/mpnvsknh

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

E-Learning for healthcare contains a variety of online learning modules from Anaesthesia & Geriatric Medicine to Microsoft teams training & Well-being and Mental Health. All accessible with an OpenAthens account here: Home -elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk)

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elearning for healthcare

providing elearning to educate and train the health and social care workforce

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

BMJ Best Practice and DynaMed offer powerful, built‑in calculation tools to support your work. These evidence‑based calculators help you make decisions quickly, confidently and consistently at the point of care.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Want more control over your literature searching? Access the full EBSCO interface with NHS OpenAthens and search databases like CINAHL, MEDLINE, Psychology & Behavioral Sciences, LISTA and GreenFILE. We can train you to search these databases effectively! search.ebscohost.com

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The library catalogue has an area for staff to suggest new books to the collection! This can be found by logging into your library account & submitting through 'Purchase Suggestions'. Suggestions from staff form the basis of our new collections, login to your account below! elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk 📚️

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The library has a subscription to the British Journal of Nursing. Log in 'through your institution' with your OpenAthens details to browse and read the articles available. You can sign up for a free OpenAthens account here: openathens.nice.org.uk www.magonlinelibrary.com/journal/bjon

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

March is National Nutrition Month. For the professionals, we have a range of books available on nutrition and dietetics. For the rest of us, see a range of tips and guidance on eating healthy by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics www.eatright.org/national-nut...

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National Nutrition Month® Resources

Dietary needs change during each stage of life. A nutritious, balanced eating plan can help ensure you're getting enough essential nutrients to maintain optimal health or manage health conditions.…

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

We produce a regular leadership bulletin full of the latest tips, advice, guidance, trends and news on the topic from both in and outside of the NHS. View issues at whhtlibraries.weebly.com/management-b... To be sent new issues directly, please email westherts.librarywat@nhs.net

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

DynaMed’s interactive Decision Tree helps you navigate complex patient scenarios across any specialty. Get validated, evidence-based guidance in seconds directly at the point of care. Log in via OpenAthens or your personal account to access these features www.dynamed.com

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The library has a print subscription to the Practising Midwife! Ideal for all Midwives and Maternity Workers. The newest issues can be found in the library and staff are welcome to browse them. Please contact the library if you are seeking an older edition.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Grey Literature includes working materials published by organisations, rather than through commercial & academic means, often ‘anything unable to stand on a shelf by itself’. More information on Grey Literature can be found here: tinyurl.com/4fnarwrp

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Grey literature | Workforce, training and education | NHS England

Find out more about understanding and using grey literature.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

February marks LGBT History Month! The Library has a range of ebooks on LGBTQ+ subjects that range from profound & challenging to technical & fiction. Access via app.kortext.com & login with OpenAthens openathens.nice.org.uk

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Training is available from the Library in topics such as evidence searching skills, critical appraisal, referencing, reflective writing, health information literacy & an introduction to medical terminology. Contact us to book a session for you or your colleagues.

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