Smallwood Library
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NHS library supporting clinical care, research, learning and development at Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust, and NHS Midlands & Lancashire CSU
Email: smallwood.library@nhs.net
https://www.healthlibrariesmidlands.nhs.uk/bchc/
Email: smallwood.library@nhs.net
https://www.healthlibrariesmidlands.nhs.uk/bchc/
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Join us for the return of Smallwood Library's festive quiz! You have a chance to win up to £15 in popular Love2Shop vouchers. To participate, request the link or a printed version. Don't delay—submissions close at noon on December 23rd, 2025. #FestiveFun #Love2ShopVouchers
Get in touch to participate in our #BCHCReads session at 12:00 noon today. We're reading "Whale Fall" by Elizabeth O’Connor. A tale about the struggles between duty and desire, tradition and change. No sign-up required to join the chat. Request the meeting link via email @ smallwood.library@nhs.net
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Get in touch to participate in our #BCHCReads session at 12:00 noon today. We're reading "Whale Fall" by Elizabeth O’Connor. A tale about the struggles between duty and desire, tradition and change. No sign-up required to join the chat. Request the meeting link via email @ smallwood.library@nhs.net
Secure your place on our Evidence in a Flash session on 13/02/26 at 9.30am for a 30 minute overview of the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub. Discover an evidence-based alternative to Google with plenty of interactive practice.
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Secure your place on our Evidence in a Flash session on 13/02/26 at 9.30am for a 30 minute overview of the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub. Discover an evidence-based alternative to Google with plenty of interactive practice.
Secure your place on our Reflective Writing session on 03/02/26 at 10am for tips on how to effectively record insights from your experiences and learning from events attended. We're here to support you with your revalidation or practice.
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Secure your place on our Reflective Writing session on 03/02/26 at 10am for tips on how to effectively record insights from your experiences and learning from events attended. We're here to support you with your revalidation or practice.
Join us for the return of Smallwood Library's festive quiz! You have a chance to win up to £15 in popular Love2Shop vouchers. To participate, request the link or a printed version. Don't delay—submissions close at noon on December 23rd, 2025. #FestiveFun #Love2ShopVouchers
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Join us for the return of Smallwood Library's festive quiz! You have a chance to win up to £15 in popular Love2Shop vouchers. To participate, request the link or a printed version. Don't delay—submissions close at noon on December 23rd, 2025. #FestiveFun #Love2ShopVouchers
Join our Health Literacy session on January 27, 2026 at 10am for essential advice on effectively communicating health information. Empower your patients to actively participate in their healthcare journey.
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Join our Health Literacy session on January 27, 2026 at 10am for essential advice on effectively communicating health information. Empower your patients to actively participate in their healthcare journey.
Join #BCHCReads on December 10th at 12:00 noon via MS Teams to discuss "Whale Fall" by Elizabeth O’Connor. A tale about the struggles between duty and desire, tradition and change. Email smallwood.library@nhs.net to request the meeting link. We'd love to welcome you if it's your first time.
November 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Join #BCHCReads on December 10th at 12:00 noon via MS Teams to discuss "Whale Fall" by Elizabeth O’Connor. A tale about the struggles between duty and desire, tradition and change. Email smallwood.library@nhs.net to request the meeting link. We'd love to welcome you if it's your first time.
Get in touch to participate in our #BCHCReads session at 12:00 noon today. We're reading "All the Colours of the Dark" by Chris Whitaker. A heart-wrenching tale of love and resilience. Request the meeting link via email @ smallwood.library@nhs.net
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Get in touch to participate in our #BCHCReads session at 12:00 noon today. We're reading "All the Colours of the Dark" by Chris Whitaker. A heart-wrenching tale of love and resilience. Request the meeting link via email @ smallwood.library@nhs.net
Black History Month Book of the Week is Ordinary People by Diana Evans. A portrait exploring love, culture, connection, and the quiet struggles of everyday life #BHM2025
October 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Black History Month Book of the Week is Ordinary People by Diana Evans. A portrait exploring love, culture, connection, and the quiet struggles of everyday life #BHM2025
Black History Month Book of the Week is Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman. A modern classic that flips racial dynamics and challenges us to think deeply about justice and identity. Available to watch as a BBC Drama buff.ly/j1RnOsQ #BHM2025
October 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Black History Month Book of the Week is Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman. A modern classic that flips racial dynamics and challenges us to think deeply about justice and identity. Available to watch as a BBC Drama buff.ly/j1RnOsQ #BHM2025
Join #BCHCReads on November 12th at 12:00 noon via MS Teams to discuss "All the Colours of the Dark" by Chris Whitaker. A heart-wrenching tale of love and resilience. No booking needed. Email smallwood.library@nhs.net to request the meeting link.
October 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Join #BCHCReads on November 12th at 12:00 noon via MS Teams to discuss "All the Colours of the Dark" by Chris Whitaker. A heart-wrenching tale of love and resilience. No booking needed. Email smallwood.library@nhs.net to request the meeting link.
Secure your spot on our Literature searching session on 05/12/25 at 9:30am. Get in touch to learn practical tips and techniques for carrying out both simple and advanced search strategies with hands-on practice.
October 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Secure your spot on our Literature searching session on 05/12/25 at 9:30am. Get in touch to learn practical tips and techniques for carrying out both simple and advanced search strategies with hands-on practice.
Black History Month Book of the Week is Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola. A collection of love stories that reimagine myths with bold, joyful, and empowering twists #BHM2025
October 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Black History Month Book of the Week is Love in Colour by Bolu Babalola. A collection of love stories that reimagine myths with bold, joyful, and empowering twists #BHM2025
Get in touch to participate in our #BCHCReads session at 12:00 noon today. We're reading "That's Not My Name" by Megan Lally. A suspenseful young adult thriller that explores identity, buried secrets, and the desperate search for truth. Request the meeting link via email @ smallwood.library@nhs.net
October 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Get in touch to participate in our #BCHCReads session at 12:00 noon today. We're reading "That's Not My Name" by Megan Lally. A suspenseful young adult thriller that explores identity, buried secrets, and the desperate search for truth. Request the meeting link via email @ smallwood.library@nhs.net
Black History Month Book of the Week is The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins. A tale of love, injustice, and identity told through the eyes of a formerly enslaved woman in Georgian London. Available to watch on ITVX buff.ly/T2Y19EE #BHM2025
October 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Black History Month Book of the Week is The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins. A tale of love, injustice, and identity told through the eyes of a formerly enslaved woman in Georgian London. Available to watch on ITVX buff.ly/T2Y19EE #BHM2025
Join us for a special Black History Month Book Group session on 24 October at 12:30pm! Email smallwood.library@nhs.net to request the link. We’re reading Small Island by Andrea Levy - a powerful story of identity, belonging, and post-war Britain. Available as a BBC Drama buff.ly/Uj8vjye #BHM2025
October 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Join us for a special Black History Month Book Group session on 24 October at 12:30pm! Email smallwood.library@nhs.net to request the link. We’re reading Small Island by Andrea Levy - a powerful story of identity, belonging, and post-war Britain. Available as a BBC Drama buff.ly/Uj8vjye #BHM2025
Are you at the Black History Month event at Moseley Hall Hospital today? Don’t miss our stand. Come and explore what we have to offer!
October 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Are you at the Black History Month event at Moseley Hall Hospital today? Don’t miss our stand. Come and explore what we have to offer!
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth. We honour the legacy and endurance of the Black community in the UK and around the world. From trailblazers to our everyday heroes who’ve shaped history and inspire us to build a future rooted in unity and progress #BHM2025
October 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth. We honour the legacy and endurance of the Black community in the UK and around the world. From trailblazers to our everyday heroes who’ve shaped history and inspire us to build a future rooted in unity and progress #BHM2025
Celebrate #HealthLiteracy Month with our training session on 20/10/25 at 12 noon. Packed with tips to enhance better communication of health information to patients and their families t.co/CZNDiECi2h
October 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Celebrate #HealthLiteracy Month with our training session on 20/10/25 at 12 noon. Packed with tips to enhance better communication of health information to patients and their families t.co/CZNDiECi2h
Join #BCHCReads on October 8th at 12:00 noon via MS Teams to discuss "That's Not My Name" by Megan Lally. A suspenseful young adult thriller. Email us to request the meeting link. No booking needed. Access the audiobook with your NHS OpenAthens account as your “library card” at bit.ly/41XP8J0
September 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Join #BCHCReads on October 8th at 12:00 noon via MS Teams to discuss "That's Not My Name" by Megan Lally. A suspenseful young adult thriller. Email us to request the meeting link. No booking needed. Access the audiobook with your NHS OpenAthens account as your “library card” at bit.ly/41XP8J0
We're at the BCHC AGM at Priestley Wharf. Come visit our stand to explore how we're supporting members with resources, digital access, and services. Whether you're looking for clinical evidence, CPD support, or just want to say hello. Chat with our team and grab some freebies.
September 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
We're at the BCHC AGM at Priestley Wharf. Come visit our stand to explore how we're supporting members with resources, digital access, and services. Whether you're looking for clinical evidence, CPD support, or just want to say hello. Chat with our team and grab some freebies.
Secure your spot for the Theory of Critical Appraisal session on 20/11/25, at 10am to learn how to assess the reliability of published evidence and explore essential methods, terminology, and checklists.
September 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Secure your spot for the Theory of Critical Appraisal session on 20/11/25, at 10am to learn how to assess the reliability of published evidence and explore essential methods, terminology, and checklists.
Get in touch to participate in our #BCHCReads session at 12:00 noon today. We're reading "The Perfect Psychopath" by Alice Hunter. A gripping crime thriller with themes of trust, deception, and psychological manipulation. Email smallwood.library@nhs.net to request the meeting link.
September 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Get in touch to participate in our #BCHCReads session at 12:00 noon today. We're reading "The Perfect Psychopath" by Alice Hunter. A gripping crime thriller with themes of trust, deception, and psychological manipulation. Email smallwood.library@nhs.net to request the meeting link.
The library will be unstaffed on Monday, August 25th. Email your requests to smallwood.library@nhs.net and we will respond when services resume.
August 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The library will be unstaffed on Monday, August 25th. Email your requests to smallwood.library@nhs.net and we will respond when services resume.
Join #BCHCReads on September 10th at 12:00 noon via MS Teams for a discussion of "The Perfect Psychopath" by Alice Hunter. No registration needed—just log in and participate. Newcomers are welcome! Request the link at smallwood.library@nhs.net
August 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Join #BCHCReads on September 10th at 12:00 noon via MS Teams for a discussion of "The Perfect Psychopath" by Alice Hunter. No registration needed—just log in and participate. Newcomers are welcome! Request the link at smallwood.library@nhs.net
Get in touch to participate in our #BCHCReads session at 12:00 noon today. We're reading "The New Neighbours" by Claire Douglas. Email smallwood.library@nhs.net to request the meeting link.
August 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Get in touch to participate in our #BCHCReads session at 12:00 noon today. We're reading "The New Neighbours" by Claire Douglas. Email smallwood.library@nhs.net to request the meeting link.