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PHU library will be unstaffed from 1PM on Christmas Eve until 8.30AM on Monday, 5th January 2026.
Access to the library and IT suite is available with your PHU badge. Online resources can be accessed with OpenAthens.
ILL queries will be processed when we return in January.
Access to the library and IT suite is available with your PHU badge. Online resources can be accessed with OpenAthens.
ILL queries will be processed when we return in January.
December 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
PHU library will be unstaffed from 1PM on Christmas Eve until 8.30AM on Monday, 5th January 2026.
Access to the library and IT suite is available with your PHU badge. Online resources can be accessed with OpenAthens.
ILL queries will be processed when we return in January.
Access to the library and IT suite is available with your PHU badge. Online resources can be accessed with OpenAthens.
ILL queries will be processed when we return in January.
Today's #UKDHM Pioneer: Hamilton Bailey!
Hamilton Bailey was a mentally ill surgeon known for medical textbook illustrations.
Bailey's index finger was amputated in the 1920s after an infection. From 1949 to 1951, he was hospitalised for mania.
His books are still revised and published today.
Hamilton Bailey was a mentally ill surgeon known for medical textbook illustrations.
Bailey's index finger was amputated in the 1920s after an infection. From 1949 to 1951, he was hospitalised for mania.
His books are still revised and published today.
December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Today's #UKDHM Pioneer: Hamilton Bailey!
Hamilton Bailey was a mentally ill surgeon known for medical textbook illustrations.
Bailey's index finger was amputated in the 1920s after an infection. From 1949 to 1951, he was hospitalised for mania.
His books are still revised and published today.
Hamilton Bailey was a mentally ill surgeon known for medical textbook illustrations.
Bailey's index finger was amputated in the 1920s after an infection. From 1949 to 1951, he was hospitalised for mania.
His books are still revised and published today.
It's the last #FeedbackFriday of the year!
PHU Library users have been very happy with the services we provide - from speedy article searches to fantastic renal evidence updates.
@porthosp.bsky.social Come see what we can do for you.
PHU Library users have been very happy with the services we provide - from speedy article searches to fantastic renal evidence updates.
@porthosp.bsky.social Come see what we can do for you.
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It's the last #FeedbackFriday of the year!
PHU Library users have been very happy with the services we provide - from speedy article searches to fantastic renal evidence updates.
@porthosp.bsky.social Come see what we can do for you.
PHU Library users have been very happy with the services we provide - from speedy article searches to fantastic renal evidence updates.
@porthosp.bsky.social Come see what we can do for you.
📢 LIBRARY UNSTAFFED
PHU Library will be unstaffed on Thursday, 18 December for a corporate away day. PHU staff will have full access to resources and the QuAD IT suite using their PHU badge.
Any ILL requests and queries sent will be processed when we return at 08.30 on Friday, 19 December.
PHU Library will be unstaffed on Thursday, 18 December for a corporate away day. PHU staff will have full access to resources and the QuAD IT suite using their PHU badge.
Any ILL requests and queries sent will be processed when we return at 08.30 on Friday, 19 December.
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
📢 LIBRARY UNSTAFFED
PHU Library will be unstaffed on Thursday, 18 December for a corporate away day. PHU staff will have full access to resources and the QuAD IT suite using their PHU badge.
Any ILL requests and queries sent will be processed when we return at 08.30 on Friday, 19 December.
PHU Library will be unstaffed on Thursday, 18 December for a corporate away day. PHU staff will have full access to resources and the QuAD IT suite using their PHU badge.
Any ILL requests and queries sent will be processed when we return at 08.30 on Friday, 19 December.
December 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Today's #UKDHM Pioneer: Rosemary Rue!
Rosemary Rue was a paralysed physician known for championing women in medicine.
In the 1960s, Rue began a scheme for female doctors to train part-time as specialists, helping married women keep their medical careers.
She was knighted for services to medicine.
Rosemary Rue was a paralysed physician known for championing women in medicine.
In the 1960s, Rue began a scheme for female doctors to train part-time as specialists, helping married women keep their medical careers.
She was knighted for services to medicine.
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today's #UKDHM Pioneer: Rosemary Rue!
Rosemary Rue was a paralysed physician known for championing women in medicine.
In the 1960s, Rue began a scheme for female doctors to train part-time as specialists, helping married women keep their medical careers.
She was knighted for services to medicine.
Rosemary Rue was a paralysed physician known for championing women in medicine.
In the 1960s, Rue began a scheme for female doctors to train part-time as specialists, helping married women keep their medical careers.
She was knighted for services to medicine.
The library are selling Christmas candles to raise money for the RNLI!
Need a fun stocking stuffer or last-minute secret Santa? Pick up a handmade 100% soya candle in a fun tin or some pine-fresh wax melts, and raise money for a good cause.
Limited stock. Fundraiser ends 22 December.
Need a fun stocking stuffer or last-minute secret Santa? Pick up a handmade 100% soya candle in a fun tin or some pine-fresh wax melts, and raise money for a good cause.
Limited stock. Fundraiser ends 22 December.
December 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The library are selling Christmas candles to raise money for the RNLI!
Need a fun stocking stuffer or last-minute secret Santa? Pick up a handmade 100% soya candle in a fun tin or some pine-fresh wax melts, and raise money for a good cause.
Limited stock. Fundraiser ends 22 December.
Need a fun stocking stuffer or last-minute secret Santa? Pick up a handmade 100% soya candle in a fun tin or some pine-fresh wax melts, and raise money for a good cause.
Limited stock. Fundraiser ends 22 December.
Today's #UKDHM Pioneer: Oliver Sacks!
Oliver Sacks was a neurologist with vision loss known for his case studies.
In 1985, Sacks published 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat' describing the case histories of some of his patients.
The minor planet 84928 Oliversacks was named for him.
Oliver Sacks was a neurologist with vision loss known for his case studies.
In 1985, Sacks published 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat' describing the case histories of some of his patients.
The minor planet 84928 Oliversacks was named for him.
December 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today's #UKDHM Pioneer: Oliver Sacks!
Oliver Sacks was a neurologist with vision loss known for his case studies.
In 1985, Sacks published 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat' describing the case histories of some of his patients.
The minor planet 84928 Oliversacks was named for him.
Oliver Sacks was a neurologist with vision loss known for his case studies.
In 1985, Sacks published 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat' describing the case histories of some of his patients.
The minor planet 84928 Oliversacks was named for him.
Resource of the Week: IWT & PHU Publications Database!
The IWT and PHU Publications Database includes some of the most recently published papers authored by our staff — including all publications from 2025. Find it online at buff.ly/zOiBsc5.
Email a.razack@nhs.net for further information.
The IWT and PHU Publications Database includes some of the most recently published papers authored by our staff — including all publications from 2025. Find it online at buff.ly/zOiBsc5.
Email a.razack@nhs.net for further information.
December 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Resource of the Week: IWT & PHU Publications Database!
The IWT and PHU Publications Database includes some of the most recently published papers authored by our staff — including all publications from 2025. Find it online at buff.ly/zOiBsc5.
Email a.razack@nhs.net for further information.
The IWT and PHU Publications Database includes some of the most recently published papers authored by our staff — including all publications from 2025. Find it online at buff.ly/zOiBsc5.
Email a.razack@nhs.net for further information.
We are selling Christmas candles to raise money for the RNLI!
Need a last-minute gift or just want to support a good cause? Drop by the library and pick up a bargain.
Please note we can only accept cash. If you would like to pay by card, please donate via our fundraising page at buff.ly/p2ZIftC.
Need a last-minute gift or just want to support a good cause? Drop by the library and pick up a bargain.
Please note we can only accept cash. If you would like to pay by card, please donate via our fundraising page at buff.ly/p2ZIftC.
December 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We are selling Christmas candles to raise money for the RNLI!
Need a last-minute gift or just want to support a good cause? Drop by the library and pick up a bargain.
Please note we can only accept cash. If you would like to pay by card, please donate via our fundraising page at buff.ly/p2ZIftC.
Need a last-minute gift or just want to support a good cause? Drop by the library and pick up a bargain.
Please note we can only accept cash. If you would like to pay by card, please donate via our fundraising page at buff.ly/p2ZIftC.
Today's UKDHM Pioneer: Helen Taussig!
Helen Taussig was a deaf cardiologist known for helping develop the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt.
In 1941, Taussig suggested using an artificial vessel to treat ‘blue baby’ syndrome.
In 1964, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work.
Helen Taussig was a deaf cardiologist known for helping develop the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt.
In 1941, Taussig suggested using an artificial vessel to treat ‘blue baby’ syndrome.
In 1964, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work.
December 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Today's UKDHM Pioneer: Helen Taussig!
Helen Taussig was a deaf cardiologist known for helping develop the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt.
In 1941, Taussig suggested using an artificial vessel to treat ‘blue baby’ syndrome.
In 1964, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work.
Helen Taussig was a deaf cardiologist known for helping develop the Blalock-Taussig-Thomas shunt.
In 1941, Taussig suggested using an artificial vessel to treat ‘blue baby’ syndrome.
In 1964, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work.
10 December is Human Rights Day (HRD)!
This year's theme is #OurEverydayRights to highlight how human rights affect our daily lives in ways we don't always notice - from the air we breathe to the people we see.
Human rights resources are available at PHU Library. Ask a member of staff for help.
This year's theme is #OurEverydayRights to highlight how human rights affect our daily lives in ways we don't always notice - from the air we breathe to the people we see.
Human rights resources are available at PHU Library. Ask a member of staff for help.
December 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
10 December is Human Rights Day (HRD)!
This year's theme is #OurEverydayRights to highlight how human rights affect our daily lives in ways we don't always notice - from the air we breathe to the people we see.
Human rights resources are available at PHU Library. Ask a member of staff for help.
This year's theme is #OurEverydayRights to highlight how human rights affect our daily lives in ways we don't always notice - from the air we breathe to the people we see.
Human rights resources are available at PHU Library. Ask a member of staff for help.
Today's UKDHM Pioneer: Walter Sydney Lazarus-Barlow!
Walter Sydney Lazarus-Barlow was an amputee pathologist known for cancer research.
In 1901, he lost an arm. In 1903, he began studying the effect of X-rays on cancer.
In 1909, he delivered the Croonian Lecture on Radioactivity and Carcinoma.
Walter Sydney Lazarus-Barlow was an amputee pathologist known for cancer research.
In 1901, he lost an arm. In 1903, he began studying the effect of X-rays on cancer.
In 1909, he delivered the Croonian Lecture on Radioactivity and Carcinoma.
December 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Today's UKDHM Pioneer: Walter Sydney Lazarus-Barlow!
Walter Sydney Lazarus-Barlow was an amputee pathologist known for cancer research.
In 1901, he lost an arm. In 1903, he began studying the effect of X-rays on cancer.
In 1909, he delivered the Croonian Lecture on Radioactivity and Carcinoma.
Walter Sydney Lazarus-Barlow was an amputee pathologist known for cancer research.
In 1901, he lost an arm. In 1903, he began studying the effect of X-rays on cancer.
In 1909, he delivered the Croonian Lecture on Radioactivity and Carcinoma.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the QuAD Library!
Come cosy up and soak in the festive spirit (and maybe borrow a book or 12). 24/7 access available with your PHU badge.
#NHSLibraries #ChristmasDecorations
Come cosy up and soak in the festive spirit (and maybe borrow a book or 12). 24/7 access available with your PHU badge.
#NHSLibraries #ChristmasDecorations
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the QuAD Library!
Come cosy up and soak in the festive spirit (and maybe borrow a book or 12). 24/7 access available with your PHU badge.
#NHSLibraries #ChristmasDecorations
Come cosy up and soak in the festive spirit (and maybe borrow a book or 12). 24/7 access available with your PHU badge.
#NHSLibraries #ChristmasDecorations
Today's UKDHM Pioneer: Elizabeth Blackwell!
Elizabeth Blackwell was the first modern female doctor.
In 1849, Blackwell contracted an eye infection and lost sight in one eye. In 1859, she was the first woman on the UK's Medical Register.
Her birthday (3 Feb) is now National Women Physicians Day.
Elizabeth Blackwell was the first modern female doctor.
In 1849, Blackwell contracted an eye infection and lost sight in one eye. In 1859, she was the first woman on the UK's Medical Register.
Her birthday (3 Feb) is now National Women Physicians Day.
December 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Today's UKDHM Pioneer: Elizabeth Blackwell!
Elizabeth Blackwell was the first modern female doctor.
In 1849, Blackwell contracted an eye infection and lost sight in one eye. In 1859, she was the first woman on the UK's Medical Register.
Her birthday (3 Feb) is now National Women Physicians Day.
Elizabeth Blackwell was the first modern female doctor.
In 1849, Blackwell contracted an eye infection and lost sight in one eye. In 1859, she was the first woman on the UK's Medical Register.
Her birthday (3 Feb) is now National Women Physicians Day.
December is UK Disability History Month (UKDHM)!
The theme for #UKDHM2025 is Disability, Childhood and Youth. This theme coincides with the Commonwealth Year of Youth, offering an opportunity to explore how young people with disabilities navigate life's challenge.
Find our display in the QuAD.
The theme for #UKDHM2025 is Disability, Childhood and Youth. This theme coincides with the Commonwealth Year of Youth, offering an opportunity to explore how young people with disabilities navigate life's challenge.
Find our display in the QuAD.
December 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
December is UK Disability History Month (UKDHM)!
The theme for #UKDHM2025 is Disability, Childhood and Youth. This theme coincides with the Commonwealth Year of Youth, offering an opportunity to explore how young people with disabilities navigate life's challenge.
Find our display in the QuAD.
The theme for #UKDHM2025 is Disability, Childhood and Youth. This theme coincides with the Commonwealth Year of Youth, offering an opportunity to explore how young people with disabilities navigate life's challenge.
Find our display in the QuAD.
Today's #UKDHM Pioneer: Bill Inman!
Bill Inman was a wheelchair-using pharmacologist known for launching the Yellow Card Scheme.
In 1964, he invented the Yellow Card Scheme, still in use today, to report adverse drug reactions.
In 1984, he became the UK’s first professor of Pharmacoepidemiology.
Bill Inman was a wheelchair-using pharmacologist known for launching the Yellow Card Scheme.
In 1964, he invented the Yellow Card Scheme, still in use today, to report adverse drug reactions.
In 1984, he became the UK’s first professor of Pharmacoepidemiology.
December 2, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Today's #UKDHM Pioneer: Bill Inman!
Bill Inman was a wheelchair-using pharmacologist known for launching the Yellow Card Scheme.
In 1964, he invented the Yellow Card Scheme, still in use today, to report adverse drug reactions.
In 1984, he became the UK’s first professor of Pharmacoepidemiology.
Bill Inman was a wheelchair-using pharmacologist known for launching the Yellow Card Scheme.
In 1964, he invented the Yellow Card Scheme, still in use today, to report adverse drug reactions.
In 1984, he became the UK’s first professor of Pharmacoepidemiology.
Resource of the Week: Anatomy TV!
Anatomy TV is an interactive, educational resource on human anatomy. It provides interactive 3D models with text, slides and video clips.
For more information, contact the library at pho-tr.libraryqah@nhs.net.
OpenAthens account required.
Anatomy TV is an interactive, educational resource on human anatomy. It provides interactive 3D models with text, slides and video clips.
For more information, contact the library at pho-tr.libraryqah@nhs.net.
OpenAthens account required.
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Resource of the Week: Anatomy TV!
Anatomy TV is an interactive, educational resource on human anatomy. It provides interactive 3D models with text, slides and video clips.
For more information, contact the library at pho-tr.libraryqah@nhs.net.
OpenAthens account required.
Anatomy TV is an interactive, educational resource on human anatomy. It provides interactive 3D models with text, slides and video clips.
For more information, contact the library at pho-tr.libraryqah@nhs.net.
OpenAthens account required.
Today's UKDHM Pioneer: Cicely Saunders!
Cicely Saunders was a physician with scoliosis known for the modern hospice movement.
In 1948, she was inspired by David Tasma to open a home for the dying. He left her £500 to build one. In 1967, she opened her first Hospice.
Saunders was knighted In 1979.
Cicely Saunders was a physician with scoliosis known for the modern hospice movement.
In 1948, she was inspired by David Tasma to open a home for the dying. He left her £500 to build one. In 1967, she opened her first Hospice.
Saunders was knighted In 1979.
November 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Today's UKDHM Pioneer: Cicely Saunders!
Cicely Saunders was a physician with scoliosis known for the modern hospice movement.
In 1948, she was inspired by David Tasma to open a home for the dying. He left her £500 to build one. In 1967, she opened her first Hospice.
Saunders was knighted In 1979.
Cicely Saunders was a physician with scoliosis known for the modern hospice movement.
In 1948, she was inspired by David Tasma to open a home for the dying. He left her £500 to build one. In 1967, she opened her first Hospice.
Saunders was knighted In 1979.
Today's #UKDHM Pioneer: Alexander Haddow!
Alexander Haddow was a diabetic experimental pathologist known for discovering the Haddow Effect.
In 1935, he observed that some carcinogens can stop tumour growth (the Haddow Effect). This is the basis of chemotherapy.
He was later knighted for his work.
Alexander Haddow was a diabetic experimental pathologist known for discovering the Haddow Effect.
In 1935, he observed that some carcinogens can stop tumour growth (the Haddow Effect). This is the basis of chemotherapy.
He was later knighted for his work.
November 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Today's #UKDHM Pioneer: Alexander Haddow!
Alexander Haddow was a diabetic experimental pathologist known for discovering the Haddow Effect.
In 1935, he observed that some carcinogens can stop tumour growth (the Haddow Effect). This is the basis of chemotherapy.
He was later knighted for his work.
Alexander Haddow was a diabetic experimental pathologist known for discovering the Haddow Effect.
In 1935, he observed that some carcinogens can stop tumour growth (the Haddow Effect). This is the basis of chemotherapy.
He was later knighted for his work.
Today's #UKDHM Pioneer: Florence Nightingale!
Florence Nightingale was a chronically ill nurse who founded modern nursing.
She tended soldiers in Crimea, where she contracted a lifelong illness. Later she founded Britain's first nurse school.
Her birthday (12 May) is now International Nurses Day.
Florence Nightingale was a chronically ill nurse who founded modern nursing.
She tended soldiers in Crimea, where she contracted a lifelong illness. Later she founded Britain's first nurse school.
Her birthday (12 May) is now International Nurses Day.
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Today's #UKDHM Pioneer: Florence Nightingale!
Florence Nightingale was a chronically ill nurse who founded modern nursing.
She tended soldiers in Crimea, where she contracted a lifelong illness. Later she founded Britain's first nurse school.
Her birthday (12 May) is now International Nurses Day.
Florence Nightingale was a chronically ill nurse who founded modern nursing.
She tended soldiers in Crimea, where she contracted a lifelong illness. Later she founded Britain's first nurse school.
Her birthday (12 May) is now International Nurses Day.
Would you like to meet a new person from our Trusts who you might never come across?
Sign up to New Connections - a library run scheme between IOW and PHU that aims to partner colleagues who may never normally meet!
Scan the QR code or go to buff.ly/36zLuUxto join up today!
Sign up to New Connections - a library run scheme between IOW and PHU that aims to partner colleagues who may never normally meet!
Scan the QR code or go to buff.ly/36zLuUxto join up today!
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Would you like to meet a new person from our Trusts who you might never come across?
Sign up to New Connections - a library run scheme between IOW and PHU that aims to partner colleagues who may never normally meet!
Scan the QR code or go to buff.ly/36zLuUxto join up today!
Sign up to New Connections - a library run scheme between IOW and PHU that aims to partner colleagues who may never normally meet!
Scan the QR code or go to buff.ly/36zLuUxto join up today!
Resource of the Week: OpenAthens!
OpenAthens is a single sign-on system which gives users access to online resources like journals, ebooks and databases using only one account. It is required to access many of our online resources.
Go to openathens.nice.org.uk to register now.
OpenAthens is a single sign-on system which gives users access to online resources like journals, ebooks and databases using only one account. It is required to access many of our online resources.
Go to openathens.nice.org.uk to register now.
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Resource of the Week: OpenAthens!
OpenAthens is a single sign-on system which gives users access to online resources like journals, ebooks and databases using only one account. It is required to access many of our online resources.
Go to openathens.nice.org.uk to register now.
OpenAthens is a single sign-on system which gives users access to online resources like journals, ebooks and databases using only one account. It is required to access many of our online resources.
Go to openathens.nice.org.uk to register now.
It's UK Disability History Month!
UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) takes place from 14 November to 20 December, focusing on the history and rights of disabled people. This year's theme is Disability, Childhood and Youth.
Keep an eye out for our UKDHM display coming at the beginning of December!
UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) takes place from 14 November to 20 December, focusing on the history and rights of disabled people. This year's theme is Disability, Childhood and Youth.
Keep an eye out for our UKDHM display coming at the beginning of December!
November 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It's UK Disability History Month!
UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) takes place from 14 November to 20 December, focusing on the history and rights of disabled people. This year's theme is Disability, Childhood and Youth.
Keep an eye out for our UKDHM display coming at the beginning of December!
UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) takes place from 14 November to 20 December, focusing on the history and rights of disabled people. This year's theme is Disability, Childhood and Youth.
Keep an eye out for our UKDHM display coming at the beginning of December!
New donations to QuAD Library!
Interested in feminism, Ruby Wax or a spot of fiction? Get your fill at PHU Library with our three new books, donated by generous readers.
You must be registered with the library to borrow books. Join online at buff.ly/mfiXzdM or fill in a paper form at the QuAD.
Interested in feminism, Ruby Wax or a spot of fiction? Get your fill at PHU Library with our three new books, donated by generous readers.
You must be registered with the library to borrow books. Join online at buff.ly/mfiXzdM or fill in a paper form at the QuAD.
November 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
New donations to QuAD Library!
Interested in feminism, Ruby Wax or a spot of fiction? Get your fill at PHU Library with our three new books, donated by generous readers.
You must be registered with the library to borrow books. Join online at buff.ly/mfiXzdM or fill in a paper form at the QuAD.
Interested in feminism, Ruby Wax or a spot of fiction? Get your fill at PHU Library with our three new books, donated by generous readers.
You must be registered with the library to borrow books. Join online at buff.ly/mfiXzdM or fill in a paper form at the QuAD.