Library & Knowledge Service

As the clocks go back this Sunday, It's a perfect opportunity to curl up with a good book. Check our our great selection of fiction titles in the library🍂 📚🍁

On National Poetry Day, let’s take a look …
At what YOUR library provides … it’s not just a book
We’re here for the long-term, to support you in your role
Life-long learning’s the key, achievement the goal
Unlock your potential, let us help motivate and inspire
One-click access to articles, search whatever you desire
We have evidence and knowledge that can expand your mind
Lots of electronic resources that are easy to find
To help with your development and patient care too
Come and explore your library… see what we can do!

October is Health Literacy Month and the library has a great selection of e-books and textbooks about the importance of patients understanding information about their own health. For more on the subject go to https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/knowledge-library-services/improving-health-literacy or contact the library [email protected]

You may recognise this incredible person from our library! ⭐️

We're so proud of her for donating a kidney to her husband ❤️

You inspire us all!

It's National Fitness Day today so run don't walk to the library and browse our non fiction books on cycling, gardening, walking & so much more. Even walking to the library in the Education Centre will get some extra steps in so visit us today! 🏋️‍♀️🏋️🏋️‍♂️🤸‍♂️🤸🤸‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚵🚴‍♂️🏆🥉🎖🚣🤽🏊

Today is World Patient Safety Day. If you require any books, articles or a literature search on this subject please click on the link https://www.librarycrhft.co.uk/contact-us
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-patient-safety-day/world-patient-safety-day-2024

Need an evidence search but short on time? Let the library help! We can undertake an evidence search on your behalf, searching the key healthcare databases and emailing you a list of useful and relevant guidelines and research articles.

You can request an evidence search by emailing the library [email protected] or via our website:

https://www.librarycrhft.co.uk/literature-search-service

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. The library has a selection of books and information leaflets for further advice about the subject https://www.samaritans.org/ https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/services/helpline-and-support-service

The library will be unstaffed over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.

Our website, https://www.librarycrhft.co.uk/, which offers you online resources, guidance & information is available 24/7. You can also still use our physical library space by using your Trust swipe card, as well as loan books, using the self-service machine.

We will be back on Tuesday 27th of August. 😊📚

Yes we have clinical books, management books, fiction books BUT did you know that the Library is more than just books.... visit our website https://www.librarycrhft.co.uk and discover the training sessions we offer to support you with research, professional development and education. We also offer evidence searches, current awareness and article requests & so much more!

Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Charity Funded ‘Distraction Kits’ to Support Patients

Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Charity has generously funded 136 Patient Support Kits – designed to support patients and provide welcome distractions and comfort during potentially stressful times and treatments.

You can read more on our website: https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/latest-news/chesterfield-royal-hospital-trust-charity-funded-distraction-kits-support-patients