Library Services

BCHFT KLS Logo (250 x 250 px).png Black Country Healthcare Knowledge & Library Services support staff and students on placement within the Trust with all clinical and non-clinical evidence and knowledge related questions.

NHS Knowledge and Library Hub

The NHS Knowledge and Library Hub allows users to search e-resources in one window.

Visit the hub here (Anyone can search the site but full access is available for NHS staff and learners using an NHS OpenAthens account).
FAQs about the Hub are here and user guide here
Short 5 minute video here to show you how easy it is

Searching: Health and Care Evidence

NHS Knowledge and Library Services can give you up to date and trusted evidence and information, enabling high quality decision making, learning and development, research and innovation to achieve health improvement across England - locally, regionally and nationally.

Make the most of your local NHS Knowledge and Library Service. See details below on the main services we offer along with local training and reading groups.

Visit the Black Country ICS Knowledge and Library Services webpage for further details.

OpenAthens Registration

Access electronic resources by registering for an OpenAthens account. Register at https://openathens.nice.org.uk/ and type 'Primary care and ICB staff in the Midlands and East of England' as your organisation.