Research and Evidence
The Library and Knowledge Service provides an evidence-search service to SFHT staff and to staff working in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB and the Public Health teams at Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County.
We can help with:
- Access to research databases through an OpenAthens account
- Document searching (key briefings and guidelines)
- Scoping reviews and evidence searches on defined topics
- Training and supporting staff to search for and utilise evidence
- Providing updates on new and emerging issues in health and social care
For an evidence search request, please fill in the form and return it to library.sfht@nhs.net
Contact us or a member of the team for more information or to request any of the services above.
Quick guides to finding information
We have put together guides to highlight what information sources are available. The guides provide an overview of where to look, what resources are available and how to keep up to date.
- Finding information: Where to start? A quick guide for ICB staff
- Finding information: Where to start? A quick guide for Public Health staff
For Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB/Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County Public Health teams:
Mandy Tidswell - Knowledge and Evidence Manager: mandy.tidswell@nhs.net
Yvonne Finnigan - Knowledge and Evidence Manager: Yvonne.finnigan1@nhs.net
Amy Pellow - Assistant Librarian Evidence Support: amy.pellow1@nhs.net
For Sherwood Forest Hospitals staff:
Colin Lynch - Deputy Library & Knowledge Services Manager: colin.lynch@nhs.net
Michelle Bendall - Evidence Support Librarian: michelle.bendall1@nhs.net
Research and Innovation Repository
We manage the SFH repository which forms part of the East Midlands Evidence Repository (EMER). A collaboration between regional NHS Trusts and organisations, EMER is an extensive collection of research articles produced in the East Midlands. If you are a researcher it is an ideal place to showcase your work and make it more easily searchable and accessible. You can also set up your own researcher profile. The site is freely available and no login is required. A promotional poster is available to download.