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Health Information Week is a campaign promoting access to high-quality health information for patients and the public.

Health Information Week 2023 runs from the 3 July to 9 July 2023.

To celebrate the week, the library at WMUH site have a display with posters, books and useful information.

One of the themes is Mental Health & Wellbeing. Find the resources list which is available to download or pick up a copy from the library.

Another theme is Health Literacy Awareness. We are organising a virtual Health Literacy Awareness session on 5th July 2-3 pm.

The session will provide learners with a useful introduction to the concept of health literacy and how a low level of health literacy impacts the lives of patients. Contact us to find more information or to book the session.

The session will cover:

What is health literacy
The impact of poor health literacy on patients
To explore information resources which can assist patients with health-related
enquiries
Be aware of tools and technique that can support patients with low health literacy

Learning at work week 2025

The library is taking part in Learning at Work Week 2025 along with our Learning and Development team. We are proud to support this year’s ‘Get Connected’ theme and encourage everyone across the trust to make the most of the free workshops available.

We are organising the following events during this week.

Mon 12^th May: Library stand in the education centre foyer 10am -12pm
Tue 13^th May: Library Drop- in sessions between 10-12 and 2-4pm
Wed 14^th May: Library stand in the education centre foyer From 2- 3pm
Wed 14^th May : Finding the Evidence: Searching EBSCOhost CINAHL 2-3 pm

Our education teams - simulations, learning and development, practice education, medical education and library services - provide a comprehensive range of learning opportunities designed to support the personal and professional development of all staff.

Celebrate World Book Night on 23 April 2025

World Book Night celebrates the pleasure and benefits of reading. It is promoted each year by the Reading Agency, a national charity with a clear message, that it doesn’t matter what you read, as long as you read!

Visit WMUH library to:

See our display of health and well-being books - The library has a growing collection of print and digital books to help you look after your own personal health & wellbeing, be happy, stay healthy. You can borrow these books. Ask library staff for more details.
Look at the books available to borrow from the Public library collection
Help yourself to a free copy of Leila Aboulela’s book “ A New Year. Read more

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.

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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