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 and pregnancy Bulletin
West Middlesex Hospital Staff publications 2025
COVID-19 Staff publications 2020-25
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
medRxiv – COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 preprints
New England Journal of Medicine
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.

