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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Library Update


Patricia Bowen Library supports the education, lifelong learning, training, research and clinical information needs of all Trust staff based at West Middlesex Hospital site and students on clinical placements.

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24 Hour Access to the Library
Eligible Library members can use Trust ID badge to access 24 hour section of the Library after normal working hours. You need to join the library to use this facility. Please contact library staff for more details. 

Library News

Library Discovery Tool

Check out our guide for a brief overview, how to access and use the Discovery tool. Trouble accessing or have questions?  Please contact us

BMJ Best Practice, clinical decision support tool is now available. Access it on the Trust intranet without password, access remotely with NHS OpenAthens, download the app to access on mobile devices anywhere. See the  user guide for details.

Access to DynaMed is available via Cerner EPR. Contact us for more details.

Latest Staff Publications lists:

COVID- 19 Staff Publications

WMUH

CWMH (can download only on the Trust computers)

Institutional Repository of Staff Publications

Latest Health Management Bulletin

BBC News – Health

Coronavirus: 'Widespread virus growth across the country'
The R number has risen to between 1.1 and 1.4 as officials warn of "far worse things to come".
Coronavirus testing: Government claims on test centres and international comparisons fact-checked
We examine government claims on testing capacity, international comparisons and the average distance travelled to a test centre.
Coronavirus testing: Simple test gives results in 90 minutes
The device is already being used in some hospitals to identify Covid patients.
Coronavirus: Test demand 'significantly outstripping' capacity
The number of under-17s seeking Covid-19 tests has doubled, the head of NHS Test and Trace tells MPs.
Coronavirus in the UK: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

Upcoming Events
Oct
14
Wed
10:00 am Finding the Evidence: Introducti... @ Virtual
Finding the Evidence: Introducti... @ Virtual
Oct 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Due to social distancing, all training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams.The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library. This session will equip learners…
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Oct
20
Tue
2:00 pm Appraising Research Papers for B... @ Virtual
Appraising Research Papers for B... @ Virtual
Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
This course is for Trust staff only. Due to social distancing, all training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams.The library offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.…
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Oct
23
Fri
10:00 am Appraising Research for beginner... @ Virtual
Appraising Research for beginner... @ Virtual
Oct 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Due to social distancing all training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams. The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library. Learners are required…
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Nov
5
Thu
2:00 pm Finding the Evidence: Introducti... @ Virtual
Finding the Evidence: Introducti... @ Virtual
Nov 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Due to social distancing, all training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams.The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library. This session will equip…
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Nov
12
Thu
10:00 am Appraising Research Papers for B... @ Virtual
Appraising Research Papers for B... @ Virtual
Nov 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
This course is for Trust staff only. Due to social distancing, all training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams.The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course…
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Nov
19
Thu
2:00 pm Appraising Research for beginner... @ Library, Education Centre
Appraising Research for beginner... @ Library, Education Centre
Nov 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Due to social distancing all training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams. The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library. Learners are required…
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Nov
27
Fri
10:00 am Finding the Evidence: Introducti... @ Virtual
Finding the Evidence: Introducti... @ Virtual
Nov 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Due to social distancing, all training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams.The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library. This session will equip learners…
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