News and information from the Health Library at County Hospital Stafford.

May 5th – World Asthma Day

World Asthma Day highlights the urgent need for access to life‑saving medications for people living with asthma. Many patients manage their condition daily and rely on the right treatment to maintain a good quality of life and reduce the risk of exacerbations or asthma attacks that can affect long‑term health.

ClinicalKey supports healthcare professionals in making confident, informed decisions at every stage of patient care. Explore the challenges faced by asthma patients and discover how effective treatment choices and personalised care plans can help optimise outcomes.: Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management (BTS, NICE, SIGN) - ClinicalKey

Early May bank Holiday

A reminder that the library will be self-service over the Early May bank holiday the library remains open for those with 24/7 access.

Early May Bank Holiday

Please note that the library will be self-service Early May Bank Holiday

the library remains open over the Bank Holiday for those with 24/7 access.

ClinicalKey general training April

Monthly ClinicalKey Sessions 2026 by TEAMS - April 22nd

(10:00hrs UK & Ireland time)

Did you know that ClinicalKey can help you save time, make better clinical decisions, and access evidence-based content? Join our monthly session and discover how to make the most of ClinicalKey in your daily practice. Topics we will cover in this session:

- What is ClinicalKey? Use cases and types of content.

- Benefits of registration: 24/7 access, content downloads, and personalized alerts.

- Live demonstration: efficient searching, navigation, and time-saving tools.

- ClinicalKey App: access from iOS and Android devices.

- Additional resources: video tutorials and reference materials.

- Questions and answers.

Registration page: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/81ff0131-e2fb-4ca6-b971-7cceaaecebe4@9274ee3f-9425-4109-a27f-9fb15c10675d

Did you know that NHS staff have free, online access to the latest edition of the Royal Marsden Manual. Log in using your OpenAthens details. rmmonline.co.uk Contact us if you need any help: library@uhnm.nhs.uk.

Easter 2026

Happy Good Friday - the library will be self-service Good Friday and Easter Monday the library will remain open over the Bank Holiday Weekend for those with 24/7 access.

Library Opening Hours

The library is accessible 24/7 to members who apply for extended hours access. Otherwise staff can access the library during PGMC opening hours Monday-Friday excluding Bank Holidays.

Library staff are increasingly working on an outreach basis and are able to come to visit/assist you and your team in your workplace if desired, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The physical library space in the chapel building is designed so that you can use it on a self-service basis but library staff are available should you need help either online or in person, Mon-Fri. If you are making a special journey to the library and know you will need help or advice it is recommended to contact us in advance to ensure staff are on hand. We welcome your enquiries.