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LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Ewan Forbes!
Ewan Forbes was a transgender British GP.
Forbes inherited a baronetcy from his brother in 1965. This led to a legal challenge by a cousin as Forbes was assigned female at birth. The Home Secretary ultimately ruled in Forbes' favour.
Ewan Forbes was a transgender British GP.
Forbes inherited a baronetcy from his brother in 1965. This led to a legal challenge by a cousin as Forbes was assigned female at birth. The Home Secretary ultimately ruled in Forbes' favour.
February 11, 2026 at 12:02 PM
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Ewan Forbes!
Ewan Forbes was a transgender British GP.
Forbes inherited a baronetcy from his brother in 1965. This led to a legal challenge by a cousin as Forbes was assigned female at birth. The Home Secretary ultimately ruled in Forbes' favour.
Ewan Forbes was a transgender British GP.
Forbes inherited a baronetcy from his brother in 1965. This led to a legal challenge by a cousin as Forbes was assigned female at birth. The Home Secretary ultimately ruled in Forbes' favour.
All PHU staff and students on placement can join the library. At PHU Library, you can:
- Borrow up to 12 items
- Loan items up to 28 days
- Renew items 3 times
- Request articles & books through interlibrary loan
- Get assistance with literature searches
Join today: buff.ly/lfPmc2M
- Borrow up to 12 items
- Loan items up to 28 days
- Renew items 3 times
- Request articles & books through interlibrary loan
- Get assistance with literature searches
Join today: buff.ly/lfPmc2M
February 10, 2026 at 1:29 PM
All PHU staff and students on placement can join the library. At PHU Library, you can:
- Borrow up to 12 items
- Loan items up to 28 days
- Renew items 3 times
- Request articles & books through interlibrary loan
- Get assistance with literature searches
Join today: buff.ly/lfPmc2M
- Borrow up to 12 items
- Loan items up to 28 days
- Renew items 3 times
- Request articles & books through interlibrary loan
- Get assistance with literature searches
Join today: buff.ly/lfPmc2M
Have you met the Knowledge & Evidence Librarians?
They can:
- Find evidence for research (including systematic reviews).
- Create bespoke monthly department evidence updates.
- Guide learners to find research and reference their work.
Email [email protected] to learn more.
They can:
- Find evidence for research (including systematic reviews).
- Create bespoke monthly department evidence updates.
- Guide learners to find research and reference their work.
Email [email protected] to learn more.
February 10, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Have you met the Knowledge & Evidence Librarians?
They can:
- Find evidence for research (including systematic reviews).
- Create bespoke monthly department evidence updates.
- Guide learners to find research and reference their work.
Email [email protected] to learn more.
They can:
- Find evidence for research (including systematic reviews).
- Create bespoke monthly department evidence updates.
- Guide learners to find research and reference their work.
Email [email protected] to learn more.
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Margaret Todd!
Margaret Todd was a sapphic Scottish doctor and writer known for the novel 'Mona MacLean'.
Todd was one of the first students at the Edinburgh School of Medicine for Women. In 1894, she became Assistant Medical Officer at Edinburgh Hospital for Women.
Margaret Todd was a sapphic Scottish doctor and writer known for the novel 'Mona MacLean'.
Todd was one of the first students at the Edinburgh School of Medicine for Women. In 1894, she became Assistant Medical Officer at Edinburgh Hospital for Women.
February 10, 2026 at 7:33 AM
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Margaret Todd!
Margaret Todd was a sapphic Scottish doctor and writer known for the novel 'Mona MacLean'.
Todd was one of the first students at the Edinburgh School of Medicine for Women. In 1894, she became Assistant Medical Officer at Edinburgh Hospital for Women.
Margaret Todd was a sapphic Scottish doctor and writer known for the novel 'Mona MacLean'.
Todd was one of the first students at the Edinburgh School of Medicine for Women. In 1894, she became Assistant Medical Officer at Edinburgh Hospital for Women.
Today is #EpilepsyDay!
International Epilepsy Day falls on the second Monday in February. It seeks to educate the general public on the condition and advocate for better treatment.
Epilepsy resources are shelved under WL460. Ask a librarian for help accessing e-resources.
International Epilepsy Day falls on the second Monday in February. It seeks to educate the general public on the condition and advocate for better treatment.
Epilepsy resources are shelved under WL460. Ask a librarian for help accessing e-resources.
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Today is #EpilepsyDay!
International Epilepsy Day falls on the second Monday in February. It seeks to educate the general public on the condition and advocate for better treatment.
Epilepsy resources are shelved under WL460. Ask a librarian for help accessing e-resources.
International Epilepsy Day falls on the second Monday in February. It seeks to educate the general public on the condition and advocate for better treatment.
Epilepsy resources are shelved under WL460. Ask a librarian for help accessing e-resources.
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Meg Stacey!
Meg Stacey was a bisexual sociologist known for her work in medical sociology.
In the 1960s, children in hospital were often separated from family. Stacey led a study on parents having unlimited visiting hours and being actively involved in their child's care.
Meg Stacey was a bisexual sociologist known for her work in medical sociology.
In the 1960s, children in hospital were often separated from family. Stacey led a study on parents having unlimited visiting hours and being actively involved in their child's care.
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Meg Stacey!
Meg Stacey was a bisexual sociologist known for her work in medical sociology.
In the 1960s, children in hospital were often separated from family. Stacey led a study on parents having unlimited visiting hours and being actively involved in their child's care.
Meg Stacey was a bisexual sociologist known for her work in medical sociology.
In the 1960s, children in hospital were often separated from family. Stacey led a study on parents having unlimited visiting hours and being actively involved in their child's care.
We’re Hiring! E-Learning Clerical Support Apprentice
Join the library team and kick start your NHS career in digital learning!
📍 Portsmouth | 💼 Full time Apprenticeship
💙 Open to current PHU & IWT staff only
Click for more: www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo....
Join the library team and kick start your NHS career in digital learning!
📍 Portsmouth | 💼 Full time Apprenticeship
💙 Open to current PHU & IWT staff only
Click for more: www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo....
February 6, 2026 at 4:49 PM
We’re Hiring! E-Learning Clerical Support Apprentice
Join the library team and kick start your NHS career in digital learning!
📍 Portsmouth | 💼 Full time Apprenticeship
💙 Open to current PHU & IWT staff only
Click for more: www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo....
Join the library team and kick start your NHS career in digital learning!
📍 Portsmouth | 💼 Full time Apprenticeship
💙 Open to current PHU & IWT staff only
Click for more: www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo....
#ResourceOfTheWeek: BMJ Case Reports!
BMJ Case Reports is the world’s largest online collection of peer-reviewed clinical case reports, featuring over 27,000 cases across all medical specialties.
If you'd like to publish your own case report, please email [email protected]
BMJ Case Reports is the world’s largest online collection of peer-reviewed clinical case reports, featuring over 27,000 cases across all medical specialties.
If you'd like to publish your own case report, please email [email protected]
February 6, 2026 at 11:19 AM
#ResourceOfTheWeek: BMJ Case Reports!
BMJ Case Reports is the world’s largest online collection of peer-reviewed clinical case reports, featuring over 27,000 cases across all medical specialties.
If you'd like to publish your own case report, please email [email protected]
BMJ Case Reports is the world’s largest online collection of peer-reviewed clinical case reports, featuring over 27,000 cases across all medical specialties.
If you'd like to publish your own case report, please email [email protected]
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Emily Blackwell!
Emily Blackwell was a lesbian physician known for founding the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children (now the New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital).
Blackwell managed the hospital for 40 years, retiring in 1897.
Emily Blackwell was a lesbian physician known for founding the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children (now the New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital).
Blackwell managed the hospital for 40 years, retiring in 1897.
February 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Emily Blackwell!
Emily Blackwell was a lesbian physician known for founding the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children (now the New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital).
Blackwell managed the hospital for 40 years, retiring in 1897.
Emily Blackwell was a lesbian physician known for founding the New York Infirmary for Indigent Women and Children (now the New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital).
Blackwell managed the hospital for 40 years, retiring in 1897.
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Alan L. Hart!
Alan L. Hart was a transgender American radiologist and tuberculosis researcher. He is known for pioneering the use of X-rays in TB detection.
X-rays are still used as a gold standard today in TB screening today.
Alan L. Hart was a transgender American radiologist and tuberculosis researcher. He is known for pioneering the use of X-rays in TB detection.
X-rays are still used as a gold standard today in TB screening today.
February 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Alan L. Hart!
Alan L. Hart was a transgender American radiologist and tuberculosis researcher. He is known for pioneering the use of X-rays in TB detection.
X-rays are still used as a gold standard today in TB screening today.
Alan L. Hart was a transgender American radiologist and tuberculosis researcher. He is known for pioneering the use of X-rays in TB detection.
X-rays are still used as a gold standard today in TB screening today.
Today is #WorldCancerDay!
In the UK, someone is diagnosed with cancer every 75 seconds. The theme for World Cancer Day 2026 is 'United by Unique'. Every experience of cancer is different.
General cancer resources are shelved under QZ. Ask a librarian for help finding resources on specific cancers.
In the UK, someone is diagnosed with cancer every 75 seconds. The theme for World Cancer Day 2026 is 'United by Unique'. Every experience of cancer is different.
General cancer resources are shelved under QZ. Ask a librarian for help finding resources on specific cancers.
February 4, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Today is #WorldCancerDay!
In the UK, someone is diagnosed with cancer every 75 seconds. The theme for World Cancer Day 2026 is 'United by Unique'. Every experience of cancer is different.
General cancer resources are shelved under QZ. Ask a librarian for help finding resources on specific cancers.
In the UK, someone is diagnosed with cancer every 75 seconds. The theme for World Cancer Day 2026 is 'United by Unique'. Every experience of cancer is different.
General cancer resources are shelved under QZ. Ask a librarian for help finding resources on specific cancers.
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Sophia Jex-Blake!
Sophia Jex-Blake was a sapphic English physician who led the ‘Edinburgh Seven’.
In 1869, she and six other women began studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh - the first female undergraduates at any British university.
Sophia Jex-Blake was a sapphic English physician who led the ‘Edinburgh Seven’.
In 1869, she and six other women began studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh - the first female undergraduates at any British university.
February 4, 2026 at 7:07 AM
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Sophia Jex-Blake!
Sophia Jex-Blake was a sapphic English physician who led the ‘Edinburgh Seven’.
In 1869, she and six other women began studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh - the first female undergraduates at any British university.
Sophia Jex-Blake was a sapphic English physician who led the ‘Edinburgh Seven’.
In 1869, she and six other women began studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh - the first female undergraduates at any British university.
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Cecil Belfield Clarke!
Cecil Belfield Clarke was a gay Barbadian GP known for inventing ‘Clark’s Rule’ in paediatric medicine.
In 1931, Belfield Clarke co-founded the League for Coloured People to address racism in Britain, now considered the UK's first pressure group.
Cecil Belfield Clarke was a gay Barbadian GP known for inventing ‘Clark’s Rule’ in paediatric medicine.
In 1931, Belfield Clarke co-founded the League for Coloured People to address racism in Britain, now considered the UK's first pressure group.
February 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: Cecil Belfield Clarke!
Cecil Belfield Clarke was a gay Barbadian GP known for inventing ‘Clark’s Rule’ in paediatric medicine.
In 1931, Belfield Clarke co-founded the League for Coloured People to address racism in Britain, now considered the UK's first pressure group.
Cecil Belfield Clarke was a gay Barbadian GP known for inventing ‘Clark’s Rule’ in paediatric medicine.
In 1931, Belfield Clarke co-founded the League for Coloured People to address racism in Britain, now considered the UK's first pressure group.
February is Heart Health Month!
The library are celebrating all things cardiac this month with our heart health display in the QuAD. Come take a look and take a book (or 12!) and see what we can do for you.
Cardiology resources are shelved under WG. Ask a member of staff for further assistance.
The library are celebrating all things cardiac this month with our heart health display in the QuAD. Come take a look and take a book (or 12!) and see what we can do for you.
Cardiology resources are shelved under WG. Ask a member of staff for further assistance.
February 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
February is Heart Health Month!
The library are celebrating all things cardiac this month with our heart health display in the QuAD. Come take a look and take a book (or 12!) and see what we can do for you.
Cardiology resources are shelved under WG. Ask a member of staff for further assistance.
The library are celebrating all things cardiac this month with our heart health display in the QuAD. Come take a look and take a book (or 12!) and see what we can do for you.
Cardiology resources are shelved under WG. Ask a member of staff for further assistance.
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: James Barry!
James Barry was a transgender Irish surgeon known for performing the first successful Caesarean section in the British Empire.
In 1857, he became the Inspector General of military hospitals. He fought for proper sanitation, including handwashing and vaccines.
James Barry was a transgender Irish surgeon known for performing the first successful Caesarean section in the British Empire.
In 1857, he became the Inspector General of military hospitals. He fought for proper sanitation, including handwashing and vaccines.
February 2, 2026 at 9:18 AM
LGBT+ Pioneer of the Day: James Barry!
James Barry was a transgender Irish surgeon known for performing the first successful Caesarean section in the British Empire.
In 1857, he became the Inspector General of military hospitals. He fought for proper sanitation, including handwashing and vaccines.
James Barry was a transgender Irish surgeon known for performing the first successful Caesarean section in the British Empire.
In 1857, he became the Inspector General of military hospitals. He fought for proper sanitation, including handwashing and vaccines.
February is LGBT+ History Month!
LGBT+ History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history. The theme in 2026 is ‘Science and Innovation’.
This month, PHU Library are sharing 20 LGBT+ pioneers in medicine. Come to the QuAD to learn more.
LGBT+ History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history. The theme in 2026 is ‘Science and Innovation’.
This month, PHU Library are sharing 20 LGBT+ pioneers in medicine. Come to the QuAD to learn more.
February 1, 2026 at 9:10 AM
February is LGBT+ History Month!
LGBT+ History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history. The theme in 2026 is ‘Science and Innovation’.
This month, PHU Library are sharing 20 LGBT+ pioneers in medicine. Come to the QuAD to learn more.
LGBT+ History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history. The theme in 2026 is ‘Science and Innovation’.
This month, PHU Library are sharing 20 LGBT+ pioneers in medicine. Come to the QuAD to learn more.
First #FeedbackFriday of the Year!
Here are some of the lovely things people have said about us this January.
Your feedback is important to us in creating a library that meets your needs. If you'd like to share your thoughts, please fill out a quick survey online: forms.office.com/e/ZDHnSKsUJY.
Here are some of the lovely things people have said about us this January.
Your feedback is important to us in creating a library that meets your needs. If you'd like to share your thoughts, please fill out a quick survey online: forms.office.com/e/ZDHnSKsUJY.
January 30, 2026 at 10:01 AM
First #FeedbackFriday of the Year!
Here are some of the lovely things people have said about us this January.
Your feedback is important to us in creating a library that meets your needs. If you'd like to share your thoughts, please fill out a quick survey online: forms.office.com/e/ZDHnSKsUJY.
Here are some of the lovely things people have said about us this January.
Your feedback is important to us in creating a library that meets your needs. If you'd like to share your thoughts, please fill out a quick survey online: forms.office.com/e/ZDHnSKsUJY.
#ResourceOfTheWeek: LibKey Nomad!
LibKey Nomad is a free browser extension that instantly connects you to full-text academic articles available through PHU. LibKey Nomad acts as an assistant, checking for access and giving you a quick way to the PDFs you need.
Download LibKey at libkeynomad.com
LibKey Nomad is a free browser extension that instantly connects you to full-text academic articles available through PHU. LibKey Nomad acts as an assistant, checking for access and giving you a quick way to the PDFs you need.
Download LibKey at libkeynomad.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:01 AM
#ResourceOfTheWeek: LibKey Nomad!
LibKey Nomad is a free browser extension that instantly connects you to full-text academic articles available through PHU. LibKey Nomad acts as an assistant, checking for access and giving you a quick way to the PDFs you need.
Download LibKey at libkeynomad.com
LibKey Nomad is a free browser extension that instantly connects you to full-text academic articles available through PHU. LibKey Nomad acts as an assistant, checking for access and giving you a quick way to the PDFs you need.
Download LibKey at libkeynomad.com
All PHU staff can join the library. At PHU Library, you can:
- Borrow up to 12 items including games and laptops
- Loan items up to 28 days
- Renew items 3 times
- Request articles & books through interlibrary loan
- Get assistance with literature searches
- and more!
Join today: buff.ly/lfPmc2M
- Borrow up to 12 items including games and laptops
- Loan items up to 28 days
- Renew items 3 times
- Request articles & books through interlibrary loan
- Get assistance with literature searches
- and more!
Join today: buff.ly/lfPmc2M
January 26, 2026 at 12:20 PM
All PHU staff can join the library. At PHU Library, you can:
- Borrow up to 12 items including games and laptops
- Loan items up to 28 days
- Renew items 3 times
- Request articles & books through interlibrary loan
- Get assistance with literature searches
- and more!
Join today: buff.ly/lfPmc2M
- Borrow up to 12 items including games and laptops
- Loan items up to 28 days
- Renew items 3 times
- Request articles & books through interlibrary loan
- Get assistance with literature searches
- and more!
Join today: buff.ly/lfPmc2M
Today's #HIW26 theme is Winter Health!
Colds, flu, heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia, and depression are more common in winter, especially for those over 65 or with long-term conditions like lung disease. Staying warm is key to staying healthy.
Find resources on winter health at library.nhs.uk/phu
Colds, flu, heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia, and depression are more common in winter, especially for those over 65 or with long-term conditions like lung disease. Staying warm is key to staying healthy.
Find resources on winter health at library.nhs.uk/phu
January 23, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Today's #HIW26 theme is Winter Health!
Colds, flu, heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia, and depression are more common in winter, especially for those over 65 or with long-term conditions like lung disease. Staying warm is key to staying healthy.
Find resources on winter health at library.nhs.uk/phu
Colds, flu, heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia, and depression are more common in winter, especially for those over 65 or with long-term conditions like lung disease. Staying warm is key to staying healthy.
Find resources on winter health at library.nhs.uk/phu
Today's #HIW26 is Mental Health!
Every mind matters. We all experience times of feeling low or stressed and finding ways to feel better isn't always straightforward. In the UK, 75% of all mental health problems are established by the age of 24.
Mental health resources are shelved at WM and WLM.
Every mind matters. We all experience times of feeling low or stressed and finding ways to feel better isn't always straightforward. In the UK, 75% of all mental health problems are established by the age of 24.
Mental health resources are shelved at WM and WLM.
January 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Today's #HIW26 is Mental Health!
Every mind matters. We all experience times of feeling low or stressed and finding ways to feel better isn't always straightforward. In the UK, 75% of all mental health problems are established by the age of 24.
Mental health resources are shelved at WM and WLM.
Every mind matters. We all experience times of feeling low or stressed and finding ways to feel better isn't always straightforward. In the UK, 75% of all mental health problems are established by the age of 24.
Mental health resources are shelved at WM and WLM.
Today's #HIW26 theme is Women's Health!
Globally, women live longer than men but have more illness throughout life. Women's health concerns are poorly understood due to a lack of research. On average, women account for two-fifths of clinical trials.
Find women's health resources under WP and WQ.
Globally, women live longer than men but have more illness throughout life. Women's health concerns are poorly understood due to a lack of research. On average, women account for two-fifths of clinical trials.
Find women's health resources under WP and WQ.
January 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Today's #HIW26 theme is Women's Health!
Globally, women live longer than men but have more illness throughout life. Women's health concerns are poorly understood due to a lack of research. On average, women account for two-fifths of clinical trials.
Find women's health resources under WP and WQ.
Globally, women live longer than men but have more illness throughout life. Women's health concerns are poorly understood due to a lack of research. On average, women account for two-fifths of clinical trials.
Find women's health resources under WP and WQ.
Today's #HIW26 theme is Translated Patient Information!
For speakers of other languages, health resources are not easy to understand. Online translators can help but may not always correctly translate the meanings of complex or technical information.
Visit www.nhs.uk/about-us/hea... to learn more.
For speakers of other languages, health resources are not easy to understand. Online translators can help but may not always correctly translate the meanings of complex or technical information.
Visit www.nhs.uk/about-us/hea... to learn more.
January 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Today's #HIW26 theme is Translated Patient Information!
For speakers of other languages, health resources are not easy to understand. Online translators can help but may not always correctly translate the meanings of complex or technical information.
Visit www.nhs.uk/about-us/hea... to learn more.
For speakers of other languages, health resources are not easy to understand. Online translators can help but may not always correctly translate the meanings of complex or technical information.
Visit www.nhs.uk/about-us/hea... to learn more.
Today's #HIW26 theme is Children and Young People!
Caring for all children, from newborns to teens, comes with questions. Every child grows at their own pace. Learn what to expect in physical, emotional and social wellbeing, and when to ask a professional.
Pediatric resources are shelved under WS.
Caring for all children, from newborns to teens, comes with questions. Every child grows at their own pace. Learn what to expect in physical, emotional and social wellbeing, and when to ask a professional.
Pediatric resources are shelved under WS.
January 19, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Today's #HIW26 theme is Children and Young People!
Caring for all children, from newborns to teens, comes with questions. Every child grows at their own pace. Learn what to expect in physical, emotional and social wellbeing, and when to ask a professional.
Pediatric resources are shelved under WS.
Caring for all children, from newborns to teens, comes with questions. Every child grows at their own pace. Learn what to expect in physical, emotional and social wellbeing, and when to ask a professional.
Pediatric resources are shelved under WS.
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New staff require lots of time & attention. Give yourself a small break by sending your new staff to the library. We can register them & provide a full induction of our services while you grab a hot drink. Contact the library to arrange
January 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
New staff require lots of time & attention. Give yourself a small break by sending your new staff to the library. We can register them & provide a full induction of our services while you grab a hot drink. Contact the library to arrange