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Knowledge & Library Services for staff & students at Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust (X @BlackCountryNHS/Insta @bchftlibrary/Tik tok @bchft_nhs_library)
✍️ Case study spotlight: #WritingforPublication
We’ve captured a case study from our Writing for Publication session, delivered by Suzanne. The session helped participants build confidence and understand the publishing process. #NHSLibraries #LibraryImpact #ProfessionalDevelopment
📚 Edward Street Pop‑Up Library today!
We’re at Edward Street 10am–2pm with our Pop‑Up Library.
We'll answer library questions and chat about how we can support you. We’ll also be talking about the Wellbeing Space at Edward Street, with books available for staff, patients and visitors.👋#wellbeing
We’re excited to share a fab new @bchftlibrary.bsky.social induction video, created by Ashton as the final project for his Level 3 apprenticeship. It offers a clear, quick overview of what the library provides and how colleagues can get started
▶️ View it here: youtu.be/YF9kG4OkQ4M?...
📣 The KLS Newsletter – Issue Ten is here!
We’ve put together a short video guide to walk you through the highlights of this edition:
✨ New resource guides for Nurses, Doctors & AHPs
📝 Reflective writing training
💪 Musculoskeletal support resources
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📣 Our latest KLS Newsletter is out now! Issue Ten is packed with useful updates including new resource guides for Nurses, Doctors and AHPs, reflective writing training, musculoskeletal support resources, plus a sneak peek at the Year of Reading 2026.
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📚 Pop-Up Library Today!
We’re at Edward Street Hospital from 10am – 2pm for our Pop-Up Library event.
✅ Come and chat with the library team about:
How we can support evidence-based practice
Accessing resources, training, and more
Got questions? We’re here to help!
🧠 Health Information Week – Mental Health
Mental health matters every day. Access to trusted information can help us understand, support, and improve wellbeing.
📚 We’ve created a poster with links to books, eBooks and a podcast. #HIW2026
21.01.2026 16:15 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🌸 Health Information Week – Day Three: Women’s Health 🌸
Today we’re focusing on Women’s Health – from reproductive care to mental wellbeing, access to trusted information matters.
#HIW2026
Health Information Week – Day 1: Children & Young People
Trusted info saves lives. Scan our poster QR codes for support from NSPCC, YoungMinds, GOSH, Save the Children, and PAPYRUS (suicide prevention).
📲 Access help, advice & resources now.
#HIW2026
It's Health Information Week! We will post each day with tips and trusted sources to help you find and share reliable health information! Stop by the Libraries and check out our displays throughout the week! #HIW2026
19.01.2026 12:01 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
📢 Next week is Health Information Week 2026 – promoting trusted health resources for patients & the public.
Focus areas: Children & Young People, Women’s Health, Mental Health, Winter Health & more.
Explore resources 👉 healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfowe...
#HIW2026
📚 National Year of Reading 2026 is here! We’ve joined over 60 organisations – including @readingagency.bsky.social, @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social -to make reading part of everyday life again. This isn’t about pressure or targets. It’s about joy. Love films, music or fitness? Read about them!
15.01.2026 15:37 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We’re proud to support patient care by delivering timely, reliable knowledge and evidence. Every interaction matters, and we’ll keep #strivingforexcellence in 2026. #NHSLibraries #Feedback
15.12.2025 10:05 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We embraced the festive spirit for #ChristmasJumperDay! This photo captures more than just seasonal fun—it reflects our collaborative ethos, commitment to learning, and passion for empowering colleagues with trusted knowledge and resources. #TeamSpirit #StrivingforExcellence
11.12.2025 16:12 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
📢 We’re now on #LinkedIn! Follow us for updates, resources, training, and more. Let’s connect➡️https://linkedin.com/company/bchft-knowledge-and-library-services
#NHSLibraries #HealthLibraries #StrivingforExcellence
Great to present to the Governance Assurance Unit this afternoon! We explored how @bchftlibrary.bsky.social can support putting evidence into practice—through CAT Groups, journal clubs, and repositories. Looking forward to collaborating further! 📚💡 #EvidenceBasedPractice
21.10.2025 15:46 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🤝 AHP staff - Connect, share, and grow during #KNOWvember25!
Join our AHP Knowledge Networks and be randomly paired with an AHP colleague from another team for a 30-minute chat via MS Teams.
Register by 30 Nov to take part.
📚 Our next @bchftlibrary.bsky.social Reading Group is on Wednesday 3 December, 2–3pm. We’ll be discussing Still Life by Sarah Winman — a story of art, war, and unexpected connection. Join us or share your spoiler-free thoughts in the Teams chat! Message us for the Teams meeting link.
15.10.2025 14:33 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Good event at Penn Bowling Club for #AHPDay! We shared insights on #HealthLiteracy and connected with colleagues across the Trust. Excited to launch our AHP Knowledge Networks for #Knowvember—pairing AHPs from different teams to spark collaboration 💬🤝 #Connect
14.10.2025 14:12 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
📰 The latest @bchftlibrary.bsky.social KLS Newsletter is out!
🌿 Green Libraries Week
🌸 Menopause & Stoptober resources
🤝 AHP Knowledge Networks for KNOWvember25
🧠 Refreshed NHS Knowledge & Library Hub
🤖 Tips for writing effective AI prompts
#KNOWvember #StrivingforExcellence
Busy day @bchftlibrary.bsky.social today! We're attending 2 events - the AHP event at Penn Bowling Club and the #Wellbeing event at Edward Street. Here's our set up at the Wellbeing event. We will be talking about our resources including Libby audiobooks and the reading group. #NHSLibraries #SayHi
14.10.2025 09:38 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It's Health Literacy Month! Find out the definition of #HealthLiteracy by watching our short video: youtu.be/nbNzUx9zRCA?...
07.10.2025 15:23 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Visit our physical @bchftlibrary.bsky.social libraries at Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall for a brilliant selection of titles celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth this October! #StrivingforExcellence #BHM25
07.10.2025 15:07 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0October is #BlackHistoryMonth!
At @bchftlibrary.bsky.social Libraries, we’re proud to showcase powerful stories that celebrate Black history, identity & resilience. From Britain’s Black nurses to global changemakers—there’s something for everyone.
Explore the collection today! #NHSLibraries #BHM2025
October is #HealthLiteracy Month — a reminder to champion clear, accessible, and empowering communication.
As NHS professionals, we help people find, understand & use health info to make informed choices. Let’s keep it simple, supportive & stigma-free.
New to BCHFT or want an update? Join our @bchftlibrary.bsky.social Knowledge & Library Services Induction on Wed 22 Oct (10–10:45am) Discover tools like OpenAthens, NHS Hub, BrowZine & more
💡 Support your work, learning & wellbeing
🔗https://forms.office.com/r/xiUrRfUZLG
Join us on Wednesday for our #ReadingGroup from 2pm!
29.09.2025 12:51 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We had a fantastic morning at Halesowen Public Library, supporting members of the public with the #NHSApp and promoting #HealthLiteracy as part of the #AgeingWellFestival. Great conversations, practical help, and lots of learning! #NHSLibraries #WorkingTogether #collaboration
29.09.2025 12:47 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Men’s health—physical or mental—is too often overlooked. If you’ve faced challenges while working in healthcare and want to share your story, we’re looking for staff storytellers for our next Schwartz Round.
📩 bchft.schwartzrounds@nhs.net
