We're not on X anymore – formerly @NESKnowledge

NES Knowledge Services have made the decision to step back from X. Your digital library is still here: The Knowledge Network: knowledge.scot.nhs.uk Sign up to our Knowledge Nuggets newsletter: mailchi.mp/nes/nuggets Read the full news article: knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/news-and-updat…

Keeping your references organised is essential for writing and publishing your health or social care research. Today's Getting Published sessions are all about RefWorks! Attendees will get an overall introduction to both RefWorks and the RefWorks Citation Manager tool.

Did you know that NHS Scotland staff can submit to BMJ Case Reports for publication? Today's Getting Published session covers the process and what BMJ are looking for. Missed out on registering? Contact your library service for advice on BMJ Case Reports: knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/help-and-train…

The process for getting your health or social care research published can be daunting and overwhelming. In Today's Getting Published session, we have invited colleagues from Emerald Publishing to give an overview of the publishing process!

Ensuring that your research plan is ethical and in line with publishing policies and standards from the start is essential to getting your research published smoothly. Today's Getting Published session invites experts from Karger Publishers to advise on what you need to consider.

To kickstart our Getting Published Week, Elsevier are delivering a research masterclass for NHS Scotland health and social care staff  today! The session gives insight into what editors look for in research manuscripts, & how to increase your chances of getting published.

Today is the end of #HealthLiteracyMonth! Throughout the month we have been sharing tools and information collated by NHS Scotland knowledge services and library staff. Want to learn more in this area? Contact your local NHS Scotland library service: knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/help-and-train…

Offering support can reduce pressures on people who may struggle with the forms. Learn more about the importance of helping with paperwork on the Health Literacy Place: healthliteracyplace.org.uk/toolkit/techni… #HealthLiteracyMonth

It is important that people are included in decisions related to their care. Check out the Shared Decision Making site on Turas Learn for information and learning resources: learn.nes.nhs.scot/63069 #HealthLiteracyMonth

Health information can often be difficult to understand. Want to check the readability of your medical text? The NHS Medical Document Readability Tool allows you to submit your text and get an assessment of its readability: readability.ncldata.dev #HealthLiteracyMonth

Throughout October we have been sharing tools and resources you can use to learn more about Health Literacy. Want to test your knowledge? Complete our Health Literacy Month escape room quiz: knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/news-and-updat…

ALISS is a national digital programme enabling people and professionals to find and share information on resources, services, groups, and support in their local communities and online. Check out ALISS: aliss.org #HealthLiteracyMonth

Health information can be overwhelming and easily misheard or misunderstood. Using pictures and visuals can be useful tools for communicating new information to people. Find out more on the Health Literacy Place: healthliteracyplace.org.uk/toolkit/techni… #HealthLiteracyMonth

When we engage with individuals about their health and care decisions, it can greatly improve their wellbeing and outcomes. Asking 'What matters to you?' can help you understand what matters to an individual in their life: whatmatterstoyou.scot #HealthLiteracyMonth

This Information for Wellbeing course aims to build the skills and confidence of library and third sector staff in facilitating health literacy and reading for wellbeing. Check it out on the Right Decision Service site: rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/infoforwellbei… #HealthLiteracyMonth

Anyone can have problems understanding health information. NHS England Knowledge and Library Services have worked with people with lived experience to produce two easy read guides for people with learning disabilities. Find out more: library.nhs.uk/easy-read-for-… #HealthLiteracyMonth

Where do you go for trusted health information to share with others? And how do you quality assure information you come across on the web and elsewhere? Register for our 'Trusted health information' webinar on Tuesday 22nd October to learn useful tips: forms.office.com/e/uqYpVFF28Z

The terminology used in healthcare can often be confusing for people, especially at times of distress when people may struggle more than usual to take in information. Simplifying language used can help ensure you are understood: healthliteracyplace.org.uk/toolkit/techni… #HealthLiteracyMonth

Its important that everyone can take more control over decisions about their care, based on what matters to them. Check out this 'Being a partner in my care: Realistic Medicine together' resource: rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/being-a-partne… #HealthLiteracyMonth

Do you want to learn more about Health Literacy? Check out the NHS England Health Literacy toolkit, designed for patients, their families and carers as well as the health and care staff supporting them. library.nhs.uk/health-informa… #HealthLiteracyMonth