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Health hub "Evidence-based knowledge is a very powerful tool, and you're the one who knows how to access and share it"
Resources, news, events and insights for librarians, information and knowledge workers in health and social care.
Develop your skills
CILIP members have access to the Professional Knowledge and Skills Base (PKSB), a self-assessment tool to help you plan your career by mapping your knowledge and identifying any skills gaps you have.
Our PKSB for the healthcare sector has been developed in partnership with Health Education England and encompasses the specific skills required for librarians, information and knowledge workers in health and social care.
The Health and Digital Literacy Partnership supports citizens to develop the skills that they will need to access, assess and use health information in an increasingly digital environment.
Pilot projects received funding in two cohorts to try out different approaches to improving health and digital literacy.
Network with like-minded professionals in health and social care
As a member you can join any of our 21 Special Interest Groups and enjoy events, research, share best practice and participate in online communities.
HLG is a UK based network of individuals working in or professionally interested in health and social care both in the UK and abroad. You'll find members working in health and social care, academia, civil service, professional
associations, voluntary and public sectors. HLG welcomes students and anyone with an interest in knowledge, library and information services, data and informatics.
#ukmedlibs is the hashtag for the #ukmedlibs regular Twitter chats. Inspired by North American colleagues, who have been running the #medlibs chats for some time, UKMedLibs started in 2015.
"Being part of my professional body is so important and provides me with a sense of belonging" Alison Day
Lis Manager, NHS East Dorset
"How library and information services are driving forward improvements in healthcare" Rob Webster
Chief Executive
NHS South West Partnership
"How does CILIP membership help your career ambitions Sue Lacey-Bryant
Senior Advisor
Knowledge for Healthcare
Partnership
CILIP has been part of the Health Education England Knowledge for Healthcare (KfH) workforce development project since it began.
A Million Decisions
CILIP and Health Education England campaign for decisions in the healthcare sector to be fully evidence-based, calling on the government and health service providers to employ and make use of the skills of librarians and knowledge
specialists.
CILIP in Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland and Scottish Government eHealth campaign to raise awareness of the role of NHS Scotland librarians in ensuring that decisions in the healthcare sector are fully evidence-based.
Two years on from Topol: Preparing ourselves for the digital future
Two years have passed since publication of the Topol Review so it is timely to ‘take stock’. Take 5 minutes to review how emerging technologies are impacting on health and on NHS knowledge services.
CILIP is a founding member of the Federation of Informatics Professionals (FEDIP), a collaboration between the leading professional bodies in health and care informatics, and supports the development
of the informatics profession.
FEDIP is proud to offer the only public register for all informatics professionals in the UK dedicated to delivering better health and care through the advanced use of technology.
Becoming a FEDIP Registered practitioner will allow you to easily demonstrate your expertise and gain professional recognition.
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