And more plants going like hotcakes from Velindre Library! @vcclibrary.bsky.social
Posts by NHS Wales Library & Knowledge Service
Prince Charles Hospital Library are sharing their plants for College's National Green Week
Pop in to grab a baby spider plant 🪴
And if you're feeling stressed or burnt out, don't forget to take a look at the Staff Wellbeing resources available to you: heiw.nhs.wales/workforce/wo...
Your #NHSWales libraries also have Wellbeing areas in lace, where you can find self help books, plus a relaxing space for activities like jigsaws, mindful drawing, or to just rest and recuperate away from the ward or office.
April is Stress Awareness Month - #NHSWales staff can pick up these titles from the NHS Wales Library service, as well as dozens more on wellbeing and self-help. Find them on our catalogue: nhswaleslibrarysearch.cardiff.ac.uk
BCUHB Libraries now offer over 160 fiction and wellbeing titles - all chosen to help you relax, recharge, and take a moment for yourself. All titles are requestable via our catalogue! nhswaleslibrarysearch.cardiff.ac.uk
Our April staff pick comes from the team at Glan Clwyd Hospital Library in Betsi Cadwaladr UHB
"Us Three" by Welsh icon Ruth Jones a story of friendship and forgiveness.
Request it today: nhswaleslibrarysearch.cardiff.ac.uk
BMJ Best Practice is clinical decision support tool, uniquely structured around the patient consultation. Use your NHS Wales email address to log on. An app is also available!
From today ABUHB staff will no longer have free access to UpToDate - a reminder that all NHS Wales staff continue to have access to BMJ Best Practice via @nhswaleselibrary.bsky.social
Struggle to read books and articles digitally? If you're after a resource and can't find the physical version on our catalogue don't struggle - get in touch!
We're always happy to look at ordering in physical items, and can print articles for you that are covered by our copyright license too.
Feeling overwhelmed? Our libraries provide quiet wellbeing spaces for #NHSWales staff or students on placement to take time away from the busy ward and reset - we have mindful activities like jigsaws, and some fiction books available to read. You're always welcome to take a break with us!
This week is Autism Acceptance Week - #NHSWales staff can access our physical and e-book titles on supporting neurodivergent patients or loved ones (or yourself!)
Visit nhswaleslibrarysearch.cardiff.ac.uk or get in touch with your library team directly to make requests www.nhswls.org/contactyourl...
🔦Today's Library in the Spotlight is Velindre University NHS Trust Library, based in the Velindre Cancer Centre - @vcclibrary.bsky.social
The library hosts Velindre networked PCs, a specialised collection, and professional staff to support you.
Get in touch: Library.velindre@wales.nhs.uk
We've got a treat for you all...some great new books fresh on to the catalogue at St. Cadoc's Hospital Library! If you like the look of these or want to check any other titles get in touch with your local health board library! #newbooks #library
Wedi cael eich temtio i ddefnyddio DA ar gyfer eich ymchwil? Cadwch at offer sy'n cael gwybodaeth yn uniongyrchol o erthyglau cyfnodolion, yn hytrach na deallusrwydd artiffisial cynhyrchiol. Gweler ein fideo ar ddefnyddio Cynorthwyydd Ymchwil. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iqg...
Tempted to use AI for your research? Stick to tools that source information directly from journal articles, rather than generative AI. See our video on using the NHS Wales Library Research Assistant, now embedded in our catalogue. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm4h...
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month - #NHSWales staff can find these titles and more on our catalogue to help support patients, family, or friends with Endometriosis and general menstrual care.
nhswaleslibrarysearch.cardiff.ac.uk
🔦Today's Library in the Spotlight is Cefn Coed Hospital Library in Swansea Bay UHB
The library hosts SBUHB networked PCs, a bookable study pod, quiet study spaces, a wellbeing area, and staff on site to support you.
Get in touch with the team to find out more
library.cefncoed@wales.nhs.uk
March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month - here is a selection of titles available to #NHSWales staff via our catalogue on this topic. View our catalogue and make requests here: nhswaleslibrarysearch.cardiff.ac.uk
Lauren from the Grange Hospital Library has been representing @abuhblibraries.bsky.social at the IMG Induction today. If you missed her and need to get in touch with Lauren or the Grange Hospital Library team to find out about their services, you can email them at: ABB.GUHLibrary@wales.nhs.uk
Our March pick for our fiction spotlight comes from Simon at Singleton Hospital Library
He recommends 'The Decagon House Murders' by Yukito Ayatsuji - a Japanese murder mystery inspired by Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None'
Request it today: nhswaleslibrarysearch.cardiff.ac.uk
#NHSWales staff can also freely access the fantastic 'Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation' resource, via the NHS Wale E-Library (@nhswaleselibrary.bsky.social) subscription to MedicinesComplete @pharmpress.bsky.social
Find a link to MedicinesComplete here: elh.nhs.wales/medicines-in...
A slightly belated Happy International Women's Day from us at the #NHSWales Library Service! #IWD2026
NHS Wales staff can find these titles and more on our catalogue to support healthcare for all women at every stage of life.
Considering a career in Health Libraries? We're always happy to share more about what we do day to day to support #NHSWales - get in touch with our team if you'd like to learn more! nhswls.org/contactyourlibrary
It's National Careers Week #NCW2026
This week we've been sharing profiles from our colleagues in the #NHSWales Library Services to show you what our roles look like
Finishing off the week we have Rebecca - Engagement and Learning Specialist with the NHS Wales E-Library @nhswaleselibrary.bsky.social
It's National Careers Week #NCW2026
Have you considered a career in Health Libraries?
Lauren is the Assistant Librarian at The Grange Hospital Library @abuhblibraries.bsky.social, working alongside Katie who we featured earlier this week!
Read Lauren's profile to learn what her role involves!
It's National Careers Week #NCW2026
Have you considered a career in Health Libraries?
Liam is our Specialist Librarian based at the Princess of Wales Hospital Library CTMUHB - take a look at his profile below to learn what he enjoys most about his role in the #NHSWales Library Service!
It's National Careers Week #NCW2026
Have you considered a career in Health Libraries?
Laura Moss works as a Library Assistant at the Royal Gwent Hospital Library @abuhblibraries.bsky.social
Take a look at her profile below to see what life as an #NHSWales Library Assistant looks like!
It's National Careers Week #NCW2026
Have you considered a career in Health Libraries?
Katie Osborne is the Librarian at The Grange Hospital Library @abuhblibraries.bsky.social - take a look at her profile below to see what her day-to-day is like as a Health Librarian.
It's National Careers Week #NCW2026
Have you considered a career in Health Libraries?
This week we'll be sharing profiles from our colleagues in the NHS Wales Library and Knowledge Service, to give you an idea of what working in health board libraries is like!
Up first is Felicity Jones at CTMUHB!