CDDFT NHS Library Services team

Our book club choice for The Fiction Prescription this month is the courageous and inspiring autobiography of Rob Burrow.
If you'd like a copy reserving do let us know:
cdda-tr.dmhlibrary@nhs.net or cdda-tr.uhndlibrary@nhs.net

For something a little different why not check out our Book of Month 'Cox's Navy: Salvaging the German High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flow, 1924–1931' by Tony Booth.

A captivating true story of human ingenuity and innovation.

Our CDDFT Book Club The Fiction Prescription celebrates it's 1st birthday in September!
170 members are now part of the group!
Recently the Chairman came to offer his support and some cake was enjoyed too!
We are grateful to all of our CDDFT colleagues helping make it a success!
#cddft #libraries

Thanks to Morrisons North Road for giving us some cakes and scones for our Big Tea event last week!

Poster advertising the NHS Big Tea: raise a mug for a great cause.

Biscuits and cakes spread out on a table next to a window.

Good morning all! If you're around Prospect House this morning, feel free to join us for our NHS Big Tea Coffee Morning to help raise funds for our brilliant CDDFT Charity. 10am-12pm in the library coffee area. The more the merrier ☕🍪🧁

A new poem for the profession Poet Rishi Dastidar has created a new poem to celebrate the profession, exclsuively for CILIP

"Breathing search engines, we dissect the quest."

We love this poem, 'The Way, The Deep', written by Rishi Dastidar, celebrating the library and information professions and launched at this week's @cilip.bsky.social conference. You can read the full poem here: www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...

Image of the book cover of The Secret History by Donna Tartt. Cover image consists of a close up of the face of a Greek statue.

Introducing our Book of the Month: 'The Secret History by Donna Tartt'📚 #library #NHS #bookofthemonth

A coming-of-age story that is both Greek tragedy and dark academia;

"Beauty is rarely soft or consolatory. Quite the contrary. Genuine beauty is always quite alarming".

May's book is 'Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham. 📚 #library #NHS #bookofthemonth

A cornerstone of British science fiction, a blending post-apocalyptic survival with ecological horror & subtle social commentary.

Our Library team at DMH took part in the Health and Wellbeing Roadshow in Hollies yesterday.

We had a successful stall with lots of people coming to chat to us about what Health and Wellbeing Resources we offer.

#HealthandWellbeing #CDDFT #Library #bookclub

Bring your child to work day 2025!

🏥 The young people who have joined us have been brilliant, asking lots of questions and finding out all about what we do!
🏥 We've really enjoyed meeting you all!
🏥 Morning over, now onto the afternoon session!

We have just discovered that yesterday was both Thank You for Libraries📚 Day & National Tea🍵 Day! As librarians that are fueled by copious amounts of tea we had to rectify this!

Happy (belated) National Tea Day to all library staff!! Thank you for keeping your libraries running!

#Library

Click Quiz here:
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Do you know your Shakespeare from your Mary Shelley?
Can you recall intricate details about classic stories?
Do you have 5 minutes to spare?
Have a go at our World Book Night Quiz (link in comments) for a chance to be entered into a prize draw before 25th April.

#WorldBookNight #CDDFT #quiz

April's book of the month is 'Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus'. 📚 #library #NHS #bookofthemonth

“Today we’re going to study three different types of chemical bonds … Why learn about bonds? Because when you do you will grasp the very foundation of life. Plus, your cakes will rise.”

The Royal Marsden Manual is offering 30-minute drop-in sessions at both basic & advanced levels for all KLS staff & end users this 2025

Follow the link below to register now:
register.gotowebinar.com/rt/495423930...

#NHS

New books alert! 📚
We've been Spring cleaning and found space for some new shiny books at DMH and PH libraries.
There's something for everyone so come and find a new favourite!
#spring #newbooks #shiny #fiction #nonfiction

Tell us your favourite read on World Book day 2025!

We're Celebrating Women’s History Month this March! Come & read about the women who made history (and those that didn't) #Library #NHS #womenshistorymonth

Our Book of the Month is ‘Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop’ by Hwang Bo-Reum! The novel follows Yeongju, who leaves her stressful life and opens a bookshop, finding healing and friendship along the way. #library #NHS #bookofthemonth

There are some things in life that are better shared. Let's talk about our mental health together. #TimeToTalk #Library #NHS

YouTube video by World Cancer Day World Cancer Day 2025: United by Unique – Championing People-Centred Cancer Care

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a person, each one unique in their own way. There is more need for person centered care than ever before. #NHS #WorldCancerDay

youtu.be/f6ybU06LR5A

The votes have been counted & The Fiction Prescription is excited to announce that our book for the next two months is How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie.

"I have killed several people (some brutally, others calmly) and yet I currently languish in jail for a murder I did not commit."

Why is Health Literacy so Important?

Studies show that low levels of health literacy negatively affect physiological well-being. Developing health literacy skills reduces health inequalities.

All libraries are crucial in helping people access the information they need.
#HIW2025 #library #NHS

Did you know we have an online fiction book club for CDDFT staff?

Did you know it is flexible around your schedule, giving you time to enjoy each book at your leisure?

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We’re 3 days into Health Information Week. And today’s theme is Wellbeing! These are our favourite wellbeing picks, what's yours? #HealthInformationWeek #library

CDDFT Library Services welcomes you to our new Bluesky account! Whether you want to keep up to date with your favourite journal or just want a good book to unwind with, we’ve got something for everyone here. #library #NHS