The Knowledge Network offers you access to a great number of resources. Here are a few examples of the range of materials available to you.
Evidence summaries
Offering summarised evidence, patient leaflets, images and medicines resources on a range of clinical conditions.
Medicines information
Non-medical prescribers can access a range of key medicines information and drug information resources.
Bibliographic databases are searchable collections of journal articles and other resources. As well as general medical databases there are some NMAHP specific databases including:
- AMED: Allied and complimentary health
- ASSIA: Health, social services, psychology, sociology and education
- CINAHL: Nursing and allied heath
- OTseeker: OT systematic evaluation of evidence
- PEDro: Physiotherapy database
- Sociology collection
- What works: children's speech, language and communication skills
Keep up to date with our current awareness bulletins, expertly curated by NHS Librarians. Providing the latest insights across a wide range of important health and social care topics.
Library search
Use our Library Search to discover books, journals and articles in health and social care.
eBooks and eJournals
Nursing and Midwifery
eBooks
- Ethics in nursing. (2023) Benjamin, M. and Curtis, J. (2023) 3rd ed.
- Statistics for nursing: a practical approach (2024) Heavey, E 4th ed.
- Dilemmas and decision making in midwifery: a practice based approach. Crozier, K. Hubbard, J (eds) (2023)
eJournals
Allied Health Professions
eBooks
- Breast MRI interpretation : text and online case analysis for screening and diagnosis. Abe, H. (2021) 1st ed
- Oxford handbook of nutrition and dietetics. Gandy, J., Madden, A. and Holdsworth, M. (eds) (2020) . 3rd ed.
- The pocket atlas of skeletal muscles : a reference for students of physical therapy, medicine, sports, and bodywork. Jarmey, C. (2024)
- A guide to the formulation of plans and goals in occupational therapy. Parkinson, S., & Brooks, R. (2021).
- Treatment resource manual for speech-language pathology, Roth, F. P., & Worthington, C. K. (2024). 7th ed.
eJournals
- BMJ Paediatrics Open
- British paramedic journal
- British journal of occupational therapy
- Journal of allied health
- Journal of prosthetics and orthotics
- Physiotherapy
Care Support Workers
Includes Healthcare Support Workers, Midwifery Care Assistants and Social Care Assistants.
eBooks
- A handbook for support workers in health and social care: a person-centred approach. Mackreth, P. (2021)
- Essential Knowledge and Skills for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners. Rawles, Z. (2019) 2nd ed.
eJournals
Advanced Nurse Practitioners
eBooks
- Clinical simulations for the advanced practice nurse : a comprehensive guide for faculty, students, and simulation staff. Alfes, C.M. and Zimmerman, E.P. (eds) (2020)
- Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice. 4th ed. Butts, J.B. and Rich, K.L. (eds) (2022)
- Advanced practice nursing : essential knowledge for the profession. DeNisco, S.M. (ed.) (2024) . 5th ed.
- Advanced health assessment and differential diagnosis : essentials for clinical practice. Myrick, K.M. and Smeltzer, S.C. (2021)
- Comprehensive systematic review for advanced practice nursing. Salmond, S.W., Saimbert, M. and Holly, C. (eds) (2022) 3rd ed.