What's New

E-Book of the Week - Oxford handbook of geriatric medicine

10 August 2026

This handbook is an invaluable guide for trainees, consultant geriatricians, medical students and everyone caring for older patients. This fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest advances in geriatric medicine, as well as changes in working practices and environments.

Book of the Week - Beyond belief: how evidence shows what really works

3 August 2026

This book tells the story of the evidence revolution—a worldwide movement that promotes evidence-based thinking—and shows how it can help us all, especially in an age of alternative facts.

Book of the Week - Grieve's modern musculoskeletal physiotherapy

27 July 2026

One of the most highly respected reference books for physiotherapists, this fifth edition continues to offer contemporary evidence, models of diagnosis and practice.

E-Book of the Week - ABC of Nutrition, 5th ed.

20 July 2026

ABC of Nutrition is a comprehensive guide to nutrition as it relates to the causes, treatment and management of the symptoms and medical conditions frequently met by healthcare professionals. Beginning with a new introduction to principles of nutrition and definitions of terms, this revised and updated fifth edition includes new chapters on nutrition for special populations, such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly, and on the use of products marketed for sports and performance enhancement.

Book of the Week - Textbook of adult emergency medicine

13 July 2026

Originally published over 25 years ago, the Sixth Edition of this well-known textbook provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of Adult Emergency Medicine. It is an invaluable guide for trainees and other health professionals, including nurse specialists and paramedics, offering concise and practical guidance based on the latest best practices and evidence-based guidelines.

Book of the Week - Total burn care

6 July 2026

From resuscitation through reconstruction and rehabilitation, Total Burn Care walks you through every step of the burn management process. This integrated, multidisciplinary text remains an indispensable resource for general and plastic surgeons, intensivists, anesthetists, and nurses, offering practical guidance on meeting the clinical, physical, psychological, and social needs of every patient.

Book of the Week - The rehabilitation and management of long covid: a handbook for clinical practice

29 June 2026

Founded on therapeutic principles and evidence from other chronic conditions, and informed by clinician and lived experience expertise, this Book of the Week advances the narrative of Long COVID from “what do we know” to “what can we do.”

Book of the Week - Mother country : real stories of the Windrush children

22 June 2026

Today, Monday 22 June, is Windrush Day. Windrush Day acknowledges and celebrates African-Caribbeans, and their descendants, who began arriving in the UK on the HMT Empire Windrush in 1948 to contribute to the post-war economy. It provides an opportunity to honour and appreciate contributions made to British society and culture and serves as a reminder of the struggles they faced, and their determination to overcome them.

Book of the Week - Post-intensive care syndrome: a practical approach

15 June 2026

This practical book offers in-depth explorations of the pathophysiology of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), risk factors for its development, strategies for prevention, approaches to diagnosis and management, and general principles of ICU survivorship and aftercare, accompanied by case studies and personal perspectives from survivors of critical illness and their loved ones.

Book of the Week - The Unofficial Guide to Paediatrics

8 June 2026

This week's Book of the Week is from the Unofficial Guides series, which is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts.

Book of the Week - Evidence-Based Medicine : How to practice and teach EBM

1 June 2026

The Book of the Week this week is for busy clinicians at any stage of their career and is ideal for those who want to learn how to effectively practice and teach evidence-based medicine (EBM). This 6th edition has been updated, while retaining its short, practical format that emphasizes the direct clinical application of EBM and provides the tactics to practice and teach EBM in real time and in various settings.

Book of the Week - Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic & Laboratory Test

25 May 2026

This weeks Book of the Week is valuable in academic and clinical settings alike and is beloved for its full-colour design, user-friendly organization, and illustrations that help clarify key concepts.

Book of the Week - Agile HR : Deliver Value in a Changing World of Work

18 May 2026

Wednesday 20th May is the 7th International Human Resources Day. The day celebrates the impact of HR professionals worldwide. The theme this year is "Empower People to Lead Change".

Book of the Week - How to be a Great Nurse

11 May 2026

Tuesday 12th of May is this years International Nurses Day!

Book of the Week - Best Practice in Labour and Delivery

4 May 2026

International Day of the Midwife is celebrated on 5th May. The day celebrates the vital role midwives play in sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health. More information about the day can be found on the International Confederation of Midwives website https://internationalmidwives.org/ and also on the Royal College of Midwives website https://rcm.org.uk/rcm-events/idm-2026/.

Book of the Week - Continuous Value Management in Healthcare : Elevating Safety, Cost, and Efficiency with a Staff-Led Approach

27 April 2026

This week's Book of the Week describes a method of managing quality while containing costs. Value Management, developed by Brian Maskell and colleagues, links quality and finance and gives frontline staff greater control of quality and improved information on cost.

Book of the Week - Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology

20 April 2026

This weeks Book of the Week is Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. A favourite text of physiology students worldwide, it delivers the complex knowledge you need to master in a distinctive, easy-to-digest format.

Book of the Week - Autism Decoded: The Essential Handbook

13 April 2026

April is World Autism Acceptance Month and our Book of the Week has been chosen to tie in with this. This campaign provides an opportunity to show how your actions can make a real difference to help create an inclusive and accepting world. You can find out more about the month here https://waam.autism.org.uk/.

Book of the Week - Burnout-Free Working: Your Expert Guide to Thriving in a Stressful Workplace

6 April 2026

This weeks Book of the Week has been chosen to tie in with Stress Awareness Month, which is held every April. The campaign is designed to drive awareness of the effective management of stress, its effects and what causes it. You can find out more here: https://www.stress.org.uk/stress-awareness-month-2026/.

Book of the Week - Physical examination procedures for advanced practitioners and non-medical prescribers: evidence and rationale

30 March 2026

Designed for a wide range of healthcare professionals including nurses, pharmacists, physician associates, paramedics, physiotherapists, anaesthetic assistants, medical students, and doctors, this fully revised ed provides up to date, evidence based insights to enhance the readers' knowledge and skills when performing physical examinations of adult patients.

Book Of the Week - Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race

23 March 2026

The book that sparked a national conversation. Exploring everything from eradicated black history to the inextricable link between class and race, Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to understand race relations in Britain today.

Book of the Week - Wheater's Functional Histology : A text and Colour Atlas

16 March 2026

Designed to give medical and health science students a working knowledge of histology, including the basic histological structures, tissue types and organ systems, this book is packed with illustrations and learning aids.

Book of the Week - Renal nursing : care and management of people with kidney disease

9 March 2026

World Kidney Day is on 12th March and more information can be found on their website https://www.worldkidneyday.org/. Our Book of the Week ties in with the day. Written by leading experts, it uses clear and simple language that is easy to follow and is supplemented with full-colour illustrations to aid understanding.

Book of the Week - Oxford Handbook of Women's Health Nursing

3 March 2026

This updated handbook covers the role of the nurse in the context of women's health in primary care, community and hospital settings. It incorporates the most recent evidence-based guidance and developments in nursing roles and contraceptive methods, helping practitioners assist women in making informed choices.

Book of the Week - Proud

23 February 2026

Book of the Week this week is Proud, a thought-provoking, funny emotional read. The book is an anthology of stirring, bold and moving stories and poetry by LGBTQ authors giving their unique responses to the broad theme of pride.

Book of the Week - Cardiovascular hemodynamics for the clinician

16 February 2026

This weeks Book of the Week ties in with Heart Month. You can find out more about Heart Month here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/support-our-campaigns/heart-month.

Book of the Week - Critical Thinking Skills : effective analysis, argument and reflection

9 February 2026

As it is National Apprenticeship Week, we have picked out a great study guide for Book of the Week!

Book of the Week - Oxford Handbook of Oncology

2 February 2026

This weeks Book of the Week ties in with World Cancer Day which takes place on the 4th February each year. You can find out more about World Cancer Day here: https://www.worldcancerday.org/.

Book of the Week - 26 January 2026

26 January 2026

Have you taken part in #Veganuary? Either way, this weeks Book Of The Week is sure to help out anyone who is looking to eat more vegetarian or vegan meals!

Book of the Week - 19 January 2026

19 January 2026

January's Topic of the Month is Safeguarding & Mental Capacity and our first "Book of the Week" for 2026 ties in to this topic.