Sussex Knowledge & Libraries Service

Moved to Care exhibition programme graphic, featuring event dates, all of which can be found on www.rcn.org.uk/whatson

Our new exhibition Moved to Care launched last week, exploring stories of nursing and migration. We've a great #MovedToCare event programme lined up! Covering everything from the history of empire to cutting-edge research on health inequalities.

Book your place: https://bit.ly/4qnqbB5

#HistNursing

Unpacking the Literature: A Guide to Review Types - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust The Sussex Health and Care Research Training Hub is inviting you to a session on the wide range of literature review types that are available

New session with the Sussex Health and Care Research Training Hub, on the wide range of literature review types that are available for research synthesis for publication and research purposes www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/unpacki...

Music therapy enhances recovery for patients with neurological conditions - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Music therapy is transforming care for patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, supporting rehabilitation, improving wellbeing, and creating a harmonious atmosphere on the neurology ward.

Music therapy enhances recovery for patients with neurological conditions www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/music-t...

More about Dr Louisa Martindale here, our new hospital building was named for her in 2023 www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/about/trust/...

A cake with fondant icing in the shape of a blue and white boat with a little David in shorts sitting atop it, alongside a couple of seagulls and a Scottish flag.

Incredible farewell cake for our colleague David, made by one of our library assistants Bev. All the best David!

Pioneers and Practitioners: Celebrating the Women Who Shape Medicine (Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, the first woman member of the BMA, in 1873) International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated each year on 8 March, has its roots in early 20th-century labour organising and …

Pioneers and Practitioners: Celebrating the Women Who Shape Medicine
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Estimates of multimorbidity range from 15-43% of the adult population, and most people with one long term condition have more than one. How well do guidelines account for this? How often do they offer specific guidance on how to manage long term conditions that may be affected by comorbidities?🧵

Bar chart of responses to the question, 'Which of these new tasks would you be happy to do through the NHS App?' showing that the public supports most of the proposed new uses of the NHS App in England.

Our survey of attitudes to tech and AI in health care reveals three quarters of the public would be happy to use the NHS App for booking hospital appointments (76%), choosing a preferred hospital (73%) and accessing information about procedures (73%).

Explore more findings 👇
https://bit.ly/407xoJG

NHS England » Movement matters: why supporting physical activity in NHS staff is good for everyone NHS England » Movement matters: why supporting physical activity in NHS staff is good for everyone

Movement matters: why supporting physical activity in NHS staff is good for everyone

Celebrating World Book Day in our libraries today!

Technology and AI are central to improving the NHS as set out in the 10-Year Health Plan. But take-up and effective use of tech will depend on the confidence and support of public and staff.

Our latest survey findings explore attitudes to technology and AI in health care 👇
https://bit.ly/407xoJG

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Every year, around 7400 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK. This can be effectively treated if diagnosed early.

It's #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth and we have a range of leaflets and models in our health promotion collection that can be used to increase awareness of this and other types of cancer. Get in touch! www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/ovarian...

Book of the month for March – The Literature Review: 6 Steps to Success - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Creating a successful literature review can be a daunting task, which is why so many researchers have relied on previous editions of this book

Our March book of the month is The Literature Review: 6 Steps to Success 📚 www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/book-of...

RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2026| Royal College of Nursing Join us in September for the RCN International Nursing Research Conference 2026

📢 Got nursing research to share?

Help shape our International Nursing Research Conference by submitting an abstract, and book your place to explore how nursing research drives health improvements locally and globally.

⏰ Submission deadline: 9 March
📆 Event: 15-17 September

Explore our Methods Primers Collection, where all resources in this area are conveniently organized for your reference https://bit.ly/45vZb9G

The Art of Nursing: Novel Nurses YouTube video by RCN

✒️Did you catch Novel Nurses? Part of the #ArtOfNursing series with @fonscharity.bsky.social. Speakers share examples of their work and discuss why they write fiction and how being a nurse helps.

📼Watch online: https://youtu.be/YVjDRWEv6YY?si=Lr7EZyVDUgNNM6H7

Looking forward to meeting the @sussexpartnership.bsky.social intake at their induction today in Worthing showing them our library resources. Welcome.

1 in 10 adults in the UK have been affected by misinformation.

That rises to 2 in 10 for black and ethnic minority communities.

In our new video in partnership with
@england.nhs.uk, Dr Sylvia Kama-Kieghe talks about what you can do to find trusted health information.

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❤️ This Valentine’s Day, the anatomy team at BSMS hosted Matters of the Heart — a live heart dissection exploring how the heart works, from blood flow to “heartstrings.” 📸Here are a few snaps from the day!

All proceeds supported Sussex Heart Charity ✨

#ValentinesDay #Anatomy #MedicalEducation

Newly added: New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust We’re pleased to announce that the New England Journal of Medicine is now available through Sussex Health Libraries.

The New England Journal of Medicine @nejm.org is now available through our libraries, along with 80 other new journals!
www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/newly-a...

Health Promotion Leaflet Service Survey Results - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust During December 2025 and January 2026, we carried out an evaluation of our Health Promotion Leaflet Service, inviting feedback from people who have used the service within the past year.  39% of those...

The impact of our health promotion leaflet service - survey results
www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/health-...

Major changes to type 2 diabetes treatment could save thousands of lives

New NICE guidance to transform treatment for people living with type 2 diabetes by providing earlier access to vital drugs that protect the heart and kidneys from diabetes related complications
www.nice.org.uk/news/article...

Have you been enjoying the #WinterOlympics ⛷️? It's brought to mind this fab photo. Not quite a bobsleigh team ... but they look like they're having a lot of fun. Taken from the RCN Archives: Nurses and soldiers sledging in the snow during WWI.

View the full image online: https://bit.ly/4atV3sy

📢 The BMJ Medics’ Revue is back 📢

Got a sketch, song, poem, or skit about medicine? Submit your entry by 28 February 2026.

Email jburrell@bmj.com with your script, recording, or idea.

🎭 🎤🕺Perform in London’s West End on 15 May 2026

More details: https://bit.ly/4pO188H

📢 NEW REPORT PUBLISHED 📢

#HSRUK research report exploring career experiences in HSR is now available. From contract precarity to mentoring, inclusion and tacit knowledge, this work shines a light on what shapes real careers in HSR and what needs to change.

Read it here ⬇️
hsruk.org/hsruk/public...

Fruit kebab

Lovely to see so many new faces at the @sussexpartnership.bsky.social induction today at Portland House in Worthing, where you can pick up a great lanyard and a fruit kebab for lunch.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science | United Nations The purpose of the day is to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🧪
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Meet our new library assistant Sacha! 👋www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/news/meet-sa...

WHO graphic titled “5 things to know about cataract.” It features five blue circular icons with short facts: 1. It’s the leading cause of blindness 2. It’s the clouding of the lens of the eye 3. Cataract surgery is the only treatment 4. It affects adults and children 5. Regular eye exams and timely treatment can prevent vision loss

Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Yet it’s also one of the most treatable.

- Knowing the signs
- Getting regular eye exams
- Accessing timely treatment

can protect your 👁️ vision.

Here are 5 things to know about cataract 🔗 bit.ly/4bNNEGU

Shmedic | Nest Experience fringe theatre in The Nest, Chichester's newest venue

Coming up at The Nest from @chichesterft.bsky.social, Schmedic is a new one-woman play by doctor turned National Theatre actress, Dr Sara Otung. thenest.cft.org.uk/events/shmedic