East Cheshire NHS Library

30/03/2026

The library has a collection of fiction and leisure books available to borrow. Browse the shelves in the LE&D Hub or search our online catalogue here: https://now.koha-ptfs.co.uk/

16/03/2026

The library provides evidence and literature searches to all staff and students on placement! Find out more at our website below:
https://eastcheshirenhslibrary.net/library-services/evidence-search-service/

02/03/2026

If you're looking to improve your digital skills, the library can help! Contact us or drop in to the LE&D Hub for 1:1 support 🖥️

20/02/2026

📨The latest edition of the Library Bytes newsletter has arrived - with information about changes to our inter-library loan process for articles, the redesign of our website, and more! Check your inbox or read online at: https://eastcheshirenhslibrary.net/library-services/newsletter/

09/02/2026

Did you know the library provides access to the world’s largest
collection of clinical case reports through BMJ Case Reports?

Search for published cases or view author guidelines, and contact the library team if you’d like help getting started!

Access BMJ Case Reports here: https://casereports.bmj.com/

26/01/2026

BMJ Best Practice is a clinical decision support tool available to all staff and students on placement at the Trust. Get immediate full access on-site when using a Trust computer, or log in with your NHS Athens account off-site.

Access Best Practice here: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/

12/01/2026

This year, we're highlighting an A-Z of different resources! First up is NHS Athens (also called OpenAthens).

Athens is a single username and password that gives all Trust staff and students on placement access to a wide range of resources.

You can register for an Athens account here: openathens.nice.org.uk/

Or find out more about what you can access using your Athens account here: https://www.eastcheshirenhslibrary.net/athens.html

16/12/2025

🎄Staffed library hours over Christmas

The library will be unstaffed from 25th December to 1st January, but will still be open to staff 24/7 via swipe access. We'll be staffed as usual up until 24th December and back again from 2nd January.

We hope you have a restful break this festive season!

19/08/2025

📨The August edition of the Library Bytes newsletter is out now! With news about the Six Book Challenge, how to access Medusa on Windows 11, and more. Check your inbox or click the link in the comments to read online ⬇️

07/07/2025

📦🔎 Lost property

Recently a few things have been found in the library:
- Black ULX notebook
- Littmann stethoscope
- Dark grey Monte Carlo jacket

If any of these belong to you, please drop into the LE&D Hub and ask at the desk

02/06/2025

📨Our Library Bytes newsletter should've arrived in your inbox last week. In case you missed it, you can read the latest edition, and past editions, on our website at the link below!

Facilitating evidence-based decision making at East Cheshire NHS Trust

25/02/2025

📣 We want your feedback on our electronic resources! Please fill out this quick survey about resources like UpToDate and BMJ Best Practice - it should take less than 5 minutes to complete, and will help us continue to make improvements to our service

🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/naR1cByF1u