UHCW Knowledge and Library Services

Knowledge and Library Services for all staff and students on placement at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, including @UHCW_CEBIS service.

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Infection Prevention and Control Week (19th - 25th October) may be drawing to a close, but there's still time for us to share our Infection Control Resources awareness posters. Want a high-res poster for your department? Get in touch and we'll send you a PDF version for display.

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A few of our displays at yesterday's #BlackHistoryMonth Library Open Day ❤️

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WOW - what an incredible day we had yesterday! Our Black History Month Open Day was truly something special: we welcomed 250+ colleagues over the course of the event, an unprecedented turnout for us! Thank you #TeamUHCW for showing up and supporting our community🎉 @nhsuhcw

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Today's the day! Join us for a exciting lunchtime with great food, tunes and socialising with #TeamUHCW colleagues!

And don't forget, the library team and our very generous suppliers will be on hand to answer any of your questions ❤️

#BlackHistoryMonth

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We're getting preparations underway for our Open Day tomorrow, held in honour of #BlackHistoryMonth! Here's a sneak peek at the menu we have on offer...

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Happy Allied Health Professions Day! Thank you to our @AHPS_UHCW for the important contribution they make to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Learn how we can help support you, wherever you are in your career:
https://t.co/TgCTq4mojB

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Help us celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth by sharing your favourite African and Caribbean recipes. We would love to hear the stories, memories or history that make them meaningful to you. We need your submission before Oct 19th. Any questions? Get in touch!

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Is your written content easy for everyone to read?

Our Dyslexia Style Guide shares practical tips for creating clearer, more accessible written materials, from choosing fonts to structuring pages and using plain language.

These principles can benefit everyone, not just people with dyslexia.

Read the guide and make your content more accessible: https://t.co/liXGXoZbpt

#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #DAW2026

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It's Dyslexia Awareness Week! Our colleagues in the UHCW Neurodiversity Empowerment Group have put together this helpful poster with tips on improving the way we communicate. What small changes can you make at work to make your emails, instructions or meetings more inclusive?

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FREE TRIAL of #Ebsco Medline Ultimate for the rest of 2026. Log in with #OpenAthens at https://t.co/N6InPNuMDg

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The Education Council's Learners’ Café is back! Whether you’re studying for a degree, enrolled on a CPD course, or supervising learners and placement students, this event is for you.
Join us: 12-1pm, Weds 30th September, 1st floor, CSB.
Full details here:
https://t.co/g0yIpo9RoP

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Did you know we have a huge collection of fiction? Perfect to help you find a book to relax, or your next Reading Challenge entry. Want us to add a particular title to our shelves? Get in touch: [email protected]

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These are just some of the titles that helped one of our readers be the first to reach our Platinum Award in our Reading Challenge!

A massive congratulations to them, they’ve absolutely smashed it!

Maybe one of these titles can be the inspiration for your next challenge read?

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Last call for our Summer School! Final sessions are on the 1st, 2nd and 9th September. If you, or a @nhsuhcw colleague, are starting a new course and want to get a headstart on your learning, this is the place to be!

For more info: https://t.co/Knt6LR7act

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Unlock a world of research potential with your OpenAthens login. Whether you need evidence for patient care, professional development or research projects, your OpenAthens account gives you seamless access, whenever you need it.
Register online here: https://t.co/z3LiHcMXFo

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UHCW KLS at the 14th International Congress on Medical Librarianship:
https://t.co/mLJtTUlOOQ

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New resident doctors! Don't forget, we're here to support you with evidence, learning, research and professional development throughout your time with us. Take a look at our quick guide to discover the services and resources available to you: https://t.co/C4lLSpS8ba

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Too hot outside? Escape the heat and dive into one of our brand new books!

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There's still time to join us at our Summer School! If you're planning to start a new course this autumn and want to get a headstart on your learning, this is the opportunity for you.

Full details here: https://t.co/Knt6LR7act

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An enormously warm welcome to all of our newly qualified and resident doctors joining @nhsuhcw this week! We know there's lots of competing interests for your attention while you settle in, so here's a quick guide to your library to save you time... 💙⏱️
https://t.co/kAahFEQsdc