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The new and improved BNF app

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The new and improved BNF app  Following the recent launch by the publishers of the BNF of a new, faster, easier to use and access BNF app, the current NICE BNF app will be withdrawn later this year. The new app has been purpose built for iOS and Android platforms. This has enabled an intuitive design and enhanced features around search and interactions checking and updating mechanisms. These features provide enhanced access to high quality, authoritative information and guidance on the move. It's aimed the professionals working in the UK (including Northern Ireland): prescribers pharmacists other health and social care professionals. For the first time, adult and child BNF content is available through a single app. This provides ease of use and saves space on your device. Those working in health and social care can download and use the app for free. The app is fully portable and you don't need an internet connection to use it. This means that the BNF's guidan

ReadingLists@UCL

For all UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, or UCL Institute for Global Health teaching staff: ReadingLists@UCL is a service that can be used to create an online reading list for your 2017-2018 modules. More information can be found at:  https://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/teaching-support/reading-lists . You will have complete control of your list, which is quick and easy to populate and update; lists can be updated instantly from wherever you are. Once the reading list has been set up, a link to the list can be quickly activated within your Moodle module. Library staff can provide initial support or training and, depending on staff availability, may be available to populate your initial list for you. Please contact us if you would like us to set up a list for your module. As well as linking to electronic journal articles, the library can also purchase books, digitise book chapters for inclusion in reading lists, or can include links to video clips.