Library 'Lights

Welcome to the very first episode of the NHS Somerset Knowledge & Library Service podcast! In our very first episode, we explore sustainability at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust with Isabella Fisk, facilitator of the Sustainability Working Group. Isabella shares insights into the Trust's green initiatives and how staff can get involved. We also bring you the latest news from the Knowledge & Library...

Welcome to the second episode of the NHS Somerset Knowledge & Library Service podcast! In this episode, Mobilising for Better Care: Sharing Knowledge at SFT, we talk with Jessica Pawley, Knowledge and Evidence Specialist embedded in the Quality Improvement team, about Knowledge Mobilisation — what it is, why it matters, and how it helps turn evidence into action for better care. We also explore ou...

Welcome to the third episode of the NHS Somerset Knowledge & Library Service podcast! In this episode, Unwrapping the Gift of Time we talk with Roxanne Hart (Knowledge & Evidence Specialist for Primary Care and the ICB), about how expert evidence searching services give healthcare staff valuable time back in their day. We explore what "the Gift of Time" really means in practice — from saved clinic...

In this episode, we sit down with members of the Public Library team to explore how libraries play a powerful role in supporting health literacy across our communities. From helping people find trustworthy health information to offering safe, accessible spaces for learning, we uncover the many ways public libraries contribute to community wellbeing. Together, we discuss our growing partnership, wh...

Welcome to the fifth episode of the NHS Somerset Knowledge & Library Service podcast! In this episode, we're joined by Laura James, Lead for the End of Life Care Education team at Somerset FT, to explore how her small multidisciplinary team works to support staff in delivering confident, compassionate care during one of the most challenging areas of clinical practice. We discuss the newly launched...

Welcome to the sixth episode of the NHS Somerset Knowledge & Library Service podcast! This month, we're joined by Emily King, a healthcare scientist at Somerset FT, to explore the breadth and impact of the Healthcare Science workforce. Emily offers an inside look at her day‑to‑day role, the wide range of specialties that listeners might encounter across the Trust, and how healthcare scientists bri...

Library 'Lights Episode 9: Research Ready: Building a Culture of Evidence in Healthcare Welcome to the 9th episode of Library 'Lights! This month, we're joined by Andrea-Mostyn-Jones, a passionate advocate for research culture and organisational development within healthcare, to explore why research matters across every part of the NHS. Andrea shares insights into the vital role research plays in...

Welcome to the 8th episode of  Library 'Lights ! In this special Mental Health Awareness Month  episode ,  we're  joined by consultant psychotherapist and one of Somerset Foundation Trust's leading voices in mental health research  Adrian Hayes , to  explore his work with mental health around the trust.   Adrian  shares an overview of  his  unique role, combining a background in psychotherapy and...

Welcome to the 7th episode of the NHS Somerset Knowledge & Library Service podcast! This month, we're joined by Emily Hitchens, Dementia & Delirium Training Coordinator at Somerset Foundation Trust, to explore how education and person‑centred approaches can make a real difference for people living with dementia and delirium. Emily shares an insight into her varied day‑to‑day role, from delivering...