We’re proud to support patient care by delivering timely, reliable knowledge and evidence. Every interaction matters, and we’ll keep #strivingforexcellence in 2026. #NHSLibraries #Feedback

We embraced the festive spirit for #ChristmasJumperDay! This photo captures more than just seasonal fun—it reflects our collaborative ethos, commitment to learning, and passion for empowering colleagues with trusted knowledge and resources. #TeamSpirit #StrivingforExcellence

📢 We’re now on #LinkedIn! Follow us for updates, resources, training, and more. Let’s connect➡️https://linkedin.com/company/bchft-knowledge-and-library-services #NHSLibraries #HealthLibraries #StrivingforExcellence

Great to present to the Governance Assurance Unit this afternoon! We explored how @bchftlibrary.bsky.social can support putting evidence into practice—through CAT Groups, journal clubs, and repositories. Looking forward to collaborating further! 📚💡 #EvidenceBasedPractice

🤝 AHP staff - Connect, share, and grow during #KNOWvember25! Join our AHP Knowledge Networks and be randomly paired with an AHP colleague from another team for a 30-minute chat via MS Teams. Register by 30 Nov to take part.

📚 Our next @bchftlibrary.bsky.social Reading Group is on Wednesday 3 December, 2–3pm. We’ll be discussing Still Life by Sarah Winman — a story of art, war, and unexpected connection. Join us or share your spoiler-free thoughts in the Teams chat! Message us for the Teams meeting link.

Good event at Penn Bowling Club for #AHPDay! We shared insights on #HealthLiteracy and connected with colleagues across the Trust. Excited to launch our AHP Knowledge Networks for #Knowvember—pairing AHPs from different teams to spark collaboration 💬🤝 #Connect

📰 The latest @bchftlibrary.bsky.social KLS Newsletter is out! 🌿 Green Libraries Week 🌸 Menopause & Stoptober resources 🤝 AHP Knowledge Networks for KNOWvember25 🧠 Refreshed NHS Knowledge & Library Hub 🤖 Tips for writing effective AI prompts #KNOWvember #StrivingforExcellence

Busy day @bchftlibrary.bsky.social today! We're attending 2 events - the AHP event at Penn Bowling Club and the #Wellbeing event at Edward Street. Here's our set up at the Wellbeing event. We will be talking about our resources including Libby audiobooks and the reading group. #NHSLibraries #SayHi

It's Health Literacy Month! Find out the definition of #HealthLiteracy by watching our short video: youtu.be/nbNzUx9zRCA?...

Visit our physical @bchftlibrary.bsky.social libraries at Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall for a brilliant selection of titles celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth this October! #StrivingforExcellence #BHM25

October is #BlackHistoryMonth! At @bchftlibrary.bsky.social Libraries, we’re proud to showcase powerful stories that celebrate Black history, identity & resilience. From Britain’s Black nurses to global changemakers—there’s something for everyone. Explore the collection today! #NHSLibraries #BHM2025

October is #HealthLiteracy Month — a reminder to champion clear, accessible, and empowering communication. As NHS professionals, we help people find, understand & use health info to make informed choices. Let’s keep it simple, supportive & stigma-free.

New to BCHFT or want an update? Join our @bchftlibrary.bsky.social Knowledge & Library Services Induction on Wed 22 Oct (10–10:45am) Discover tools like OpenAthens, NHS Hub, BrowZine & more 💡 Support your work, learning & wellbeing 🔗https://forms.office.com/r/xiUrRfUZLG

Join us on Wednesday for our #ReadingGroup from 2pm!

We had a fantastic morning at Halesowen Public Library, supporting members of the public with the #NHSApp and promoting #HealthLiteracy as part of the #AgeingWellFestival. Great conversations, practical help, and lots of learning! #NHSLibraries #WorkingTogether #collaboration

Men’s health—physical or mental—is too often overlooked. If you’ve faced challenges while working in healthcare and want to share your story, we’re looking for staff storytellers for our next Schwartz Round. 📩 [email protected]

“Back to work, but not the same me.” Have you returned to work after maternity or adoption leave and found things different—new routines or the emotional juggle of work and parenting? We’re looking for staff storytellers for our next Schwartz Round. 📩 [email protected]

Unlock your potential with @bchftlibrary.bsky.social Knowledge & Library Services Induction! 📚Discover resources, expert support, and tools to boost your work, learning, and wellbeing. Book your spot today and start making the most of your NHS library! forms.office.com/r/xiUrRfUZLG

#WorldPatientSafetyDay was established by the World Health Organization in 2019 to spotlight a global health priority: keeping patients safe. Observed every 17 Sept, it unites healthcare workers, patients & policymakers worldwide to reduce harm & improve care.

Curious what your colleagues are searching for on BMJ Best Practice? Here's our list of hot topics. BMJ Best Practice is your #point-of-care tool for fast, evidence-based answers—available free to all NHS staff. Make confident decisions with trusted clinical info—anytime, anywhere.

World Suicide Prevention Day is tomorrow, 10th September. Let’s raise awareness, offer support, and share resources that can make a difference. Explore @bchftlibrary.bsky.social’s guide: 🔗 canva.com/design/DAGgx...

Need evidence to support care decisions but short on time? Let us do the digging! Request a literature search and access the latest, high-quality research to inform your practice. 📚💡🔗https://forms.office.com/e/4bAn2cTCMn

World Suicide Prevention Day is on 10th September. Let’s raise awareness, offer support, and share resources that can make a difference. Explore @bchftlibrary.bsky.social’s guide: 🔗 www.canva.com/design/DAGgx...

📚 BCHFT #ReadingGroup 📚Join us on Wednesday 1st October at 2pm for our next meeting! We’ll be discussing Love Untold by Ruth Jones 💬 Open to all staff – come along for a friendly chat and bookish inspiration! #Wellbeing #ReadingforPleasure #RecreationalReading

🕵️‍♀️ Unmask the truth. Protect your health. The #MisinformationUnMASKED campaign helps the public spot fake health info using 7 simple checks. 📚 Ask a librarian. Trust evidence. Check the date. 🔗 library.nhs.uk/health-information #HealthLiteracy #NHSUnmasked

It's quick and easy to get started with #Audiobooks @libbyapp.com If you're short on time there are some titles that are less than five hours long #speedlisten #NHSLibraries #RecreationalReading #wellbeing

Reflect to Elevate Your Practice! Join us for a dynamic session on reflective writing & models of reflection. 📅 24 Sept & 5 Nov | ⏰ 13:30–14:30 💬 Interactive scenarios 🛠️ Practical techniques #ReflectivePractice #StrivingforExcellence #NHSLibrary

📢 Our @bchftlibrary.bsky.social libraries will be unstaffed on Monday 25 August for the bank holiday. You can still access the libraries using your Trust ID badge.📧 For queries, please email [email protected].

When you're looking for research online, using #Libkey Nomad helps to guide you to the full-text. Look for the green teardrop symbol! Email [email protected] for further information #Research #Evidence #NHSLibrary

Our @bchftlibrary.bsky.social training sessions cover everything from Critical Appraisal & Reflective Writing to Health Literacy & Writing for Publication. Explore eResources, sharpen your searching, and more! Book now or email [email protected] for bespoke sessions.

🗣️We asked you how @bchftlibrary.bsky.social Knowledge & Library Services has helped - and you had a lot to say! We've created a #wordcloud from your responses, highlighting the words that came up most often. #strivingforexcellence #NHSLibrary

📚 Join the @bchftlibrary.bsky.social and access 40+ NHS libraries across the Midlands through the HeLM consortium!🔄 Borrow up to 16 items for up to 30 weeks📲 Get text alerts for reservations, renewals & returns💬Questions? Email [email protected] #HeLM #NHSLibraries

📢 Our @bchftlibrary.bsky.social libraries will be unstaffed on Monday 25 August for the bank holiday. You can still access the libraries using your Trust ID badge.📧 For queries, please email [email protected].

Explore our tailored intranet pages for Doctors, Nurses, and soon AHPs—designed to support your clinical and evidence needs. Visit the @bchftlibrary.bsky.social site on the staff intranet to discover resources just for you. 🏥 #NHSLibrary #Evidence #Knowledge

Discover the benefits of using #BrowZine to browse eJournals relevant to your work and track new issues with the My Bookshelf feature. Stay updated and enhance your research! Check out our video resource playlist: youtube.com/playlist?lis.... #NHSLibraries #Evidence

It's Self-care month. Here's our guide to resources including books, eBooks, podcasts and audiobooks: www.canva.com/design/DAGr0...

The new NHS Knowledge and Library Hub, your one-stop discovery platform for evidence-based information and guidance is launching from 7th July with an easier search and a cleaner look. #NHSKLHub

🎉 Congratulations to Zoe who completed our #AnnualSurvey and won a donated copy of "How I Hacked my Mental Health" by Aparna Piramal Raje 📚 She collected her prize from Bushey Fields library this afternoon. Enjoy your read, Zoe! 🌟 #MentalHealth #KLSSurvey #BookWinner

📢 Exciting News! The new NHS Knowledge and Library Hub, your one-stop discovery platform for evidence-based information and guidance, is launching on 7th July with an easier search and a cleaner look 🎉 Check out our promo video for details: youtu.be/8hAPR1mXLL0?...

We received some great #feedback yesterday from a student nurse who found our #knowledgeShare alerting service incredibly useful for staying up-to-date. @BCHFTLibrary is here to support your professional growth and keep you informed. Discover how our services can benefit you too!

We are thrilled to celebrate the #success of one of our users who achieved a 1st in their Occupational Therapy degree! 🎉 They thanked our library for the support and resources that helped them succeed. Remember, @bchftlibrary.bsky.social is here to help you achieve your goals too! ✨

Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual survey! Your feedback is invaluable. We will be publishing the results soon, so stay tuned to see how your input is helping us improve our services and resources. #LibrarySurvey #ThankYou #ComingSoon

Supporting an event run by Estates and Facilities today at Beeches Training Centre, #Penn hospital. Call in to find out more about @bchftlibrary.bsky.social #NHSLibraries #Evidence #Knowledge #Wellbeing

🌟It's Learning Disability Awareness Week. Let's raise awareness, promote understanding, and support individuals with learning disabilities. See our reading list of resources: koha.healthlibrariesmidlands.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/koha... #LearningDisabilityAwareness #NHSLibraries #InclusionMatters

Need #evidence to support patient care, personal development or research? We can help! Save time finding evidence and information for your work with our evidence search service. Here's a link to our request form: forms.office.com/e/4bAn2cTCMn #NHSLibraries #StrivingforExcellence

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Celebrate diversity and inclusion by exploring our curated collection of LGBTQ+ books available at our site libraries. Borrow, read, and share to support our vibrant community. #Pride2025 #NHSLibraries

It's quick and easy to get started with #Audiobooks @libbyapp.com . If you're short on time there are some titles that are less than five hours long #speedlisten #NHSLibraries #RecreationalReading #wellbeing

Happy Carers Week! 🌟 As NHS workers, let's support the incredible work of carers. Need resources? Contact the library to borrow books, eBooks and more. #CarersWeek2025 #SupportForCarers #Evidence #Knowledge #NHSLibraries

We're celebrating #pridemonth2025! See our reading list of resources, available across our three site libraries: koha.healthlibrariesmidlands.nhs.uk/cgi-bin/koha... #Celebrate #StrivingforExcellence #Educate