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Library resources

The Library has a wide range of textbooks covering all clinical specialties, plus a collection of exam revision books. We also have books on non-clinical subjects such as leadership, doing research, IT and much more. All East Cheshire NHS Trust staff are able to join the library and borrow books. If you are unsure where to start please speak to a member of library staff and we will be happy to help you.​
Library catalogue
Oxford Specialist Handbook picture - click to access the ebooks

UpToDate

UpToDate is an evidence-based decision support tool which is available to all Trust staff. It includes over 11,000 clinical topics, drug information, practice-changing updates and much more. Create your free personal login and collect CME/CPD points each time you use it. Access from work by clicking the UpToDate link in the Start Menu, or from anywhere with a personal login.
Access UpToDate

Athens

​A lot of resources are only available to subscribers. Athens is the key to unlocking access. Athens accounts are free to set up and use, click the button below to set yours up today!
Login to Athens - you can update your details and link directly to resources.
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Click here to access the e-journals

Organisations

  • ​BMA
  • Health Education England Specialty Training
  • Health Education North West
  • Royal College of Surgeons - library services for exam candidates
  • General Medical Council

Evidence-based resources

  • ​UpToDate
  • NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries
  • NICE Guidance
  • ​BMJ Best Practice
  • Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews​
  • Best Evidence.Info

Web resources

  • BMJ Infographics
  • BMJ Learning
  • Doctors.Net
  • Feedback for revalidation (RCP)
  • The Foundation Programme
  • Good medical practice decision tools (GMC)
  • ​JuniorDr.com
  • NHS Jobs
  • Paediatric A&E training flashcards
  • ST3 Recruitment: specialties information
The state of medical education and practice in the UK : 2020 (GMC report)

Healthy English

This resource has been developed by East Cheshire NHS Trust to address the language and communication needs of international health and care staff and their colleagues working in the UK.
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There is a range of activities and explanations to help you develop appropriate language and communication skills for the health and care context.
Access Healthy English

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KnowledgeShare is our targeted current awareness service. Alerts are emailed out every fortnight. Your KnowledgeShare profile can be created to be as broad or specific as you need, and can be updated if your interests change.   It can include non-clinical topics such as leadership, management, coaching, and research, as well as clinical conditions.
Register for KnowledgeShare

Useful eLearning modules

  • Acute and general medicine
  • Antimicrobial resistance
  • Clinical nutrition
  • CST1 Advanced Trauma Life Support
  • Obesity
  • Pain management
  • TIAs
  • Foundation e-learning programme

Social media

  • BMA Junior Doctors @BMA_JuniorDocs
  • Doctors.Net @doctors_net_uk
  • East Cheshire NHS Trust @EastCheshireNHS
  • East Cheshire staff @ECTStaff
  • East Midlands FOAM @EM3FOAMed
  • Library @TheStaffLibrary
  • Brown Skin Matters: @BrwnSkinMatters

​Apps

  • BMJ Best Practice app
  • BNF/BNFC app
  • BrowZine app (access the library journals)
  • Cochrane iPad app
  • ESR app
  • My CPD app (GMC)
  • My Good Medical Practice app (GMC)
  • NHS safeguarding app
  • UpToDate app​​

​Videos

  • RSM videos - search by specialty

​Podcasts

  • Junior doctors: low morale and burnout [BBC Radio 4: The Fix; 15/9/2018]
  • NHS language use [BBC Radio 4: Word of Mouth; 28/1/2020]

​Guides

Resources for medical staff - leaflet
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How to use UpToDate leaflet

PGME Team at East Cheshire

Steve Booth
Clinical and Medical Education Manager
01625 663065
steve.booth1@nhs.net

Stephen Barker
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Revalidation Support Manager
01625 661438
stephenbarker@nhs.net
Becky Hope
Foundation Administrator

01625 661864
rebecca.hope3@nhs.net

​Catherine Rimmer
UG & SAS Drs Administrator
01625 661170
catherinerimmer@nhs.net

Christine Hopley
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GPVTS Co-ordinator
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01625 661360
christine.hopley1@nhs.net
PGME Training Calendars

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  • Home
  • Evidence
    • Databases >
      • Search HDAS
    • Information Resources
    • Critical appraisal
    • UpToDate
    • Athens >
      • Login to Athens
  • Knowledge Hubs
    • Clinical specialties >
      • Acute medicine
      • Anaesthetics
      • Audiology
      • Cardiology
      • Critical care
      • Dermatology
      • Emergency Medicine
      • Endocrinology
      • Gastroenterology
      • Geriatrics
      • Mental Health
      • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
      • Oncology
      • Orthopaedics
      • Paediatrics
      • Palliative Care >
        • Chaplaincy
      • Public Health
      • Radiology
      • Respiratory
      • Rheumatology
      • Surgery
    • Staff groups >
      • General Practitioners
      • Healthcare Assistants
      • Junior Doctors
      • Managers and Leaders
      • Mentors and Educators
      • NHS Staff
      • Nurses >
        • International Nurses
        • Nursing Associates
        • Revalidation
      • Occupational Therapists
      • Pharmacists
      • Physiotherapists
      • SAS Doctors
      • Speech Therapists
      • Students
    • Conditions >
      • Autism
      • COVID-19
      • Dementia
      • Sepsis
    • Initiatives >
      • Awards
      • Coaching
      • CWP Best Practice
      • English language resources
      • Health Literacy
      • Knowledge Management
      • Patient information
      • Quality Improvement
      • Research
      • Staff Wellbeing
      • Talent Management
    • Podcasts
  • Library Services
    • Search the Library Catalogue >
      • My library account
      • eJournals
      • Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures [NHS Athens]
    • Training
    • Keep up to date
    • Feedback & Enquiries
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