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Library & Knowledge Service for NHS staff/students of Homerton Healthcare & ELFT
News & updates. We support education, professional development, research & wellbeing
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/newcomb https://www.instagram.com/newcomblibrary/
Using trusted sources to identify evidence-based information is one way of combatting health misinformation

NHS staff & learners - make your go-to starting point the NHS Knowledge & Library Hub to identify trusted sources of published journal articles - such as this 👇

#SaferInternetDay
February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
On #WorldCancerDay we want to highlight one of our new graphic medicine books:
This Might Surprise you: A breast cancer story by @hayleygullen.com

We have a range of evidence‑based books & journals to support clinical practice, research & learning around cancer care
▶️ homerton.koha-ptfs.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Reading offers a wealth of benefits, but with busy schedules, finding time to dive into a book can be challenging!

That’s where the Libby app comes in - our featured Resource of the Month

Don’t miss out on this month’s three featured books
🎧In praise of walking
📲How to give up plastic
📲21 Breaths
January 30, 2026 at 11:25 AM
The process of walking? Have you ever given it much thought?

Hippocrates said “Walking is man's best medicine.”

This #WellbeingWednesday take a look at our featured #BookoftheMonth via @libbyapp.com In Praise of Walking

it's an audiobook, so you could even listen to it whilst out walking! 😀👍👣
January 28, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Todays focus for #HIW2026 is Winter Health 🧣 ❄️

You could curl up with a good book from our
Fiction bit.ly/NLTellingTales or
Uplifting Reads bit.ly/NLUpliftingR... collections
or our special #HIW2026 Reading List (scan QR code)

Also, see these resources library.nhs.uk/health-infor...
January 23, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Today's Health Information Week #HIW2026 theme: #MentalHealth

Taking care of our minds is just as crucial as looking after our bodies - checkout these resources for advice from trusted organisations, podcasts etc healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfowe...

Also see our Reading List - scan QR code
January 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Today #HIW2026 looks at Women’s Health
Check out the health information resources on Pregnancy, Menopause, HRT & more at library.nhs.uk/health-infor...

We have curated a Reading List for #HIW2026 which contains titles for all 5 featured #HIW26 topics
👉 homerton.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha...
January 21, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Today the focus of #HIW2026 is Translated Patient Information

Did you know the NHS has a website that signposts to translated health services? See www.nhs.uk/about-us/hea...

See this link on the HIW2026 webpage for more details & further sources healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfowe...
January 20, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Today is the first day of #HealthInformationWeek #HIW2026 a campaign to improve the standard of health information provided to the public. Today the theme is Children and Young People. Check out the health information resources available on library.nhs.uk/health-infor...
January 19, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Wellbeing Book of the Month: 21 Breaths by Oliver James

Start the year with intentional breathing – discover 21 different breathing techniques to aide sleep, pain relief, fitness and self-care. With easy-to-follow instructions and sketches

Read via our Resource of the Month: Libby app
January 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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We are really looking forward to discussing The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji at our next #HomertonBookGroup on 21/01/26

Have you read it? What did you think?

Homerton & ELFT staff and students, come along and share your thoughts - booking link in image, or via our intranet page
January 8, 2026 at 10:51 AM
We are really looking forward to discussing The Persians by Sanam Mahloudji at our next #HomertonBookGroup on 21/01/26

Have you read it? What did you think?

Homerton & ELFT staff and students, come along and share your thoughts - booking link in image, or via our intranet page
January 8, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Happy New Year! 😀
The Newcomb Library team are here to answer your queries - by email, phone, or in person!
Drop in to the library to wish us a Happy New Year, or reply here to ask/share your thoughts, as we look forward to another year of providing access to, online resources & library services ℹ️
January 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
A very Happy New Year to you!
We wish you the very best for the year ahead and look forward to all that 2026 will bring!

We are working remotely today, so email huh-tr.NewcombLibrary@nhs.net if you have a question

Normal staffed hours resume from Monday 5th January
January 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Wishing everyone a happy and restful break - see notice for our revised Opening hours during this time 🌲

Useful links:
intranet.homerton.nhs.uk
www.homerton.nhs.uk/newcomb
library.nhs.uk/knowledgehub
homerton.koha-ptfs.co.uk

email: huh-tr.NewcombLibrary@nhs.net
December 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The Newcomb Library Team are in the library until 1pm today,

Here to help!

📚 help with finding & borrowing books
💻help with using computers
🔎help with finding articles & using LibKey
📲help with signing up for Libby app
🤫 help with finding a quiet spot in the hospital

Drop In & say hello 😀 👋
Have you tried out our library "gifts" yet?

LibKeyNomad 💻
thirdiron.com/downloadnomad/

Libby app 🎧 📚
www.overdrive.com/apps/libby

Giving you gifts to make good use of your precious time ⏳

Please ask library staff for more details if you want to know more! 📚🎁⌚📚
December 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We 💚 this! Does "gifting" Libby app to our Homerton colleagues count as "introducing someone to libby"?

We can check off quite a few squares!
red 📕book
green📗book
Listen to an audiobook🎧
Read a book with ❄️on the cover!

We would definitely recommend @libbyapp.com to all our friends & colleagues 😍
December 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Season's greetings to all! 🎄

Please note our revised Opening Hours over the next 2 weeks

We are OPEN as normal on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December

If the library staff are not around & you have a query, please email huh-tr.Newcomblibrary@nhs.net and we will get back to you as soon as we can
December 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Homerton staff, have you tried out the free Libby app @libbyapp.com from the Newcomb Library yet?

Download the app to your phone, ipad, or desktop pc to enjoy hours of audiobook, and ebook reading!
Give it a try, and let us know what you think!

Ask library staff, if you want to know more 😀
December 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Have you tried out our library "gifts" yet?

LibKeyNomad 💻
thirdiron.com/downloadnomad/

Libby app 🎧 📚
www.overdrive.com/apps/libby

Giving you gifts to make good use of your precious time ⏳

Please ask library staff for more details if you want to know more! 📚🎁⌚📚
December 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Giving you the gift of the Libby app - discover ebooks & audiobooks
Find our books of the month on @libbyapp.com

Book
The Fearless Organisation

eBook
Genius gut

Wellbeing
Maurice and Maralyn

Download the app or read & listen online at Libbyapp.com

Sign in with your NHS OpenAthens login
December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
As it's the season of giving & receiving, we offer you
3 "Gifts" as our focus this month

🎁 the Gift of Libby - to access ebooks & audiobooks

🎁the gift of LibKey Nomad - download for time-saving seamless access to research articles

🎁 the gift of a "mystery" book to read over the holidays!
Enjoy!
It's beginning to look a little festive @newcomblibrary.bsky.social 🎄

Watch this space to discover which of our Resources and books we will spotlight this month... some clues below...

📚🎁⌛
December 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Did you know we have a Disability Reading List?

We have books accessible in all formats, including audiobooks Try out our new service from Libby
Download the Libby App and sign in with your NHS OpenAthens username & password
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It's beginning to look a little festive @newcomblibrary.bsky.social 🎄

Watch this space to discover which of our Resources and books we will spotlight this month... some clues below...

📚🎁⌛
December 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Reposted by Newcomb Library
Our focus this month is on KnowledgeShare - a tool we use to help you connect with the latest research & #bestpractice

Homerton & ELFT staff - sign up for our regular targeted email alerts, or ask library staff to find the best evidence for you!

Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/Fi373AaLhw
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM