COVID-19 – Library Update

The Library at WMUH will aim to stay open throughout the lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak.  During this period if you are self- isolating, we can extend the loan period of your books. Article requests can still be provided, but book requests from other libraries may not be possible until further notice.

We are practicing social distancing in the library – sit apart if using our PCs/study spaces and please keep your distance from our Enquiry Desk. Extra hygiene measures are in place. If you are using the library during COVID-19 outbreak please abide our COVID-19 safety regulations.

COVID-19 : Evidence Resources & CAS Bulletins

To signpost to a range of evidence sources we have created COVID-19 Resource Hub and put together the following bulletins:

COVID-19: Topic Update

COVID-19 and pregnancy Bulletin

COVID-19 and Children

COVID-19 and Palliative Care

COVID-19 and BAME population

West Middlesex Hospital Staff publications 2025

COVID-19 Staff publications 2020-25

list of public library books

If you would like to request articles or need further help to find information or require a specific literature search please contact the library or submit the online Request form.

Examples of some COVID-19 related searches conducted are:

  • CPAP therapy in Coronavirus (covid-19) infection
  • COVID-19 in Pregnancy
  • Effect of COVID-19 on Access to Contraception and Unwanted Pregnancy
  • Effect of pandemics on restrictive working in healthcare
  • Steroids and COVID-19
  • COVID-19 and Mortality and Morbidity in Pregnancy
  • COVID-19 and staff wellbeing
  • COVID-19 and fraility/old age
  • COVID-19 and Thrombolytic events
  • COVID-19 and preterm delivery
  • Neurological manifestations of COVID-19
  • Biologics in the management of COVID-19

You can access range of information resources online using your OPenAthens . If you don’t have OpenAthens account you can register now.

Many publishers and suppliers are currently offering free e-resources to the NHS. This includes coronavirus/COVID-19 content, below are some links:

bioRxiv – COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 preprints

British Medical Journal

Cambridge University Press

Elsevier

Global University Press

Lancet

MAG Online Library

medRxiv – COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 preprints

New England Journal of Medicine

Oxford University Press

Springer

Wiley

If you would like to request articles or need further help to find information or require a specific literature search please contact the library or submit the online Request form.

Library News & What’s new

Health & Wellbeing Collection

Our wellbeing collection has a range of self-help and mood-boosting-books for library members to borrow. Books includes:

  • Mindfulness
  • Stress and Anxiety Management
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Meditation
  • Yoga, Pilates & Tai Chi
  • Healthy Eating

Access full list of  Health & Wellbeing Book Collection

We also have a range of resources to help staff to relax and stay healthy, including on-going jigsaw puzzles, colouring books and colouring pencils to help staff to relax and de-stress, so feel free to pop in and do a bit of jigsaw and colouring.

Board Games

We have a collection of educational board games which can be used in training sessions and to gain CPD credits. Below board games recently added to our existing collection.

Menopause Game

Team resilience game

Dysphagia game

Hydration game

Mental health at work  Map game

Mental health awareness

LGBT+ in the workplace game

Safeguarding game

If you’re interested in borrowing these board games for your CPD or training or if you have any questions please email chelwest.library.infoservice@nhs.net

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DynaMedAccess DynaMed, clinical decision support tool on the Trust intranet without password, access remotely with NHS OpenAthens, download the app to access on mobile devices anywhere. See the quick guide for details

 

Access BMJ Best Practice, clinical decision support tool 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.


Staff Publications lists:

COVID- 19 Staff Publications

WMUH -2025

CWMH (can download only on the Trust computers)

Institutional Repository of Staff Publications

Latest Health Management Bulletin

BBC News – Health

Young people are to be offered the MenB vaccine after three cases of meningitis were confirmed.
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
Men should discuss their feelings more
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.

Upcoming Events
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10:00 am Finding the Evidence: Searching ... @ Virtual
Finding the Evidence: Searching ... @ Virtual
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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 with the skills to formulate an effective database search strategy and
Apr
28
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2:00 pm Health Literacy Awareness @ Virtual
Health Literacy Awareness @ Virtual
Apr 28 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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 provide learners with a useful introduction to the concept of health literacy and
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2:00 pm Appraising Research Papers for B... @ Virtual
Appraising Research Papers for B... @ Virtual
May 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
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. Not all published research is reliable! If you want to be confident reading and utilising published research
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2:00 pm Appraising Research for beginner... @ Library, Education Centre
Appraising Research for beginner... @ Library, Education Centre
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All group and individual training will take place remotely via MS Teams, or face-to-face by appointment with the library trainer. To book your place on a course contact the Library. Learners are required to read a prescribed research paper in
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13
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10:00 am Finding the Evidence: Searching ... @ Virtual
Finding the Evidence: Searching ... @ Virtual
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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.  This session will equip learners with the skills to formulate an effective database search strategy and to search
May
15
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10:00 am Health Literacy Awareness @ Virtual
Health Literacy Awareness @ Virtual
May 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
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 provide learners with a useful introduction to the concept of health literacy and
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10:00 am Appraising Research Papers for B... @ Virtual
Appraising Research Papers for B... @ Virtual
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
This course is for Trust staff only. All group and individual training will take place remotely via MS Teams, or face-to-face by appointment with the library trainer. To book your place on a course contact the Library. Not all published
May
28
Thu
10:00 am Appraising Research for beginner... @ Library, Education Centre
Appraising Research for beginner... @ Library, Education Centre
May 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
All group and individual training will take place remotely via MS Teams, or face-to-face by appointment with the library trainer. To book your place on a course contact the Library. Learners are required to read a prescribed research paper in
Jun
2
Tue
2:00 pm Finding the Evidence: Searching ... @ Virtual
Finding the Evidence: Searching ... @ Virtual
Jun 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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 with the skills to formulate an effective database search strategy and
Jun
4
Thu
2:00 pm Health Literacy Awareness @ Virtual
Health Literacy Awareness @ Virtual
Jun 4 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
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 provide learners with a useful introduction to the concept of health literacy and