We aim to provide a good quality, effective, efficient and comprehensive knowledge and library service. We are committed to underpinning the improvement of health and wellbeing and the delivery of care at Medway NHS Foundation Trust. We will do this by supporting all those involved to use knowledge and resources to improve healthcare quality outcomes in the pursuit of services that are safe, effective and person-centred.
We provide access to print and electronic journals, books, board games and multimedia resources and services to help all staff and students find and use the best evidence to support patient care, clinical governance, research, education and professional development. ​ We have access to thousands of journals and hundreds of books, and many evidence resources, covering an extensive subject range from medicine, nursing, management, education, science, and other health- related areas.  We offer article and book request services; literature searching; skills training in evidence searching, critical appraisal and statistics; computer access, free WiFi, and quiet study areas.
We provide 1-1 database training sessions to help you get the most from your Athens account. They last around an hour and are free of charge. Contact us to arrange a mutually convenient time. [For a quick guide to searching the databases, go to https://www.nice.org.uk/media/default/about/nice- communities/library-and-knowledge-services- staff/training-materials/hdas-quick-guide-feb- 17.pdf or ask us to email a copy to you.]
If you have any questions please feel to fill in the form and a member of our team will be in touch to assist you with your enquiry.
If you have any questions please feel to fill in the form and a member of our team will be in touch to assist you with your enquiry.
If you have any questions please feel to fill in the form and a member of our team will be in touch to assist you with your enquiry.
If you have any questions please feel to fill in the form and a member of our team will be in touch to assist you with your enquiry.
If you have any questions please feel to fill in the form and a member of our team will be in touch to assist you with your enquiry.
Your library membership number is required for copyright purposes. Contact us if you do not have your membership number. If you are not yet a member you can join online.
One request per form only
We aim to process all requests by the next working day.
We aim to supply 90% of article requests by the next working day*.
We aim to supply 75% of book requests within five working days*.
*Some items are requested from other libraries and so may take longer to supply.
Use this form if you are unable to access the full text article with your NHS OpenAthens username and password.