Bolton PCT Library Welcome Part of the Bolton

Bolton PCT Library Welcome Part of the Bolton Health Library Service

Who We Are/What We Do • Bolton Health Library Service – Not Central Library!! • Links to academic & health libraries throughout NW • Wide variety of users – anyone & everyone! • Health Promotion • Supply leaflets for entire Bolton area (approx. 250, 000 per year) • And…

Why Public Health/Primary Care is vital “Health is not the absence of disease but a more complex interaction between social, physical, environmental and psychological factors which contribute to wellness and well-being” (Blair et al 2003) • • • Public Health Act (1848) – Removal of the causes of disease Why Public Health? Formation of NHS framework saw focus on prevention (5 Giants of ill health) Prevention cheaper than cure Just as important as Treatment if not more

How We Can Help • • Extensive Knowledge of Resources 60 + Topic Areas Grey Literature/Government Papers Both Vocational & Academic Resources Knowledge of E-Resources Inter-Library Loans System Links to other library’s • Library Website- http: //boltonpct. pbwiki. com • Useful- http: //delicious. com/bolton_pct_library

Useful Details • • • Membership Criteria Opening Hours : Same as Central Open Monday to Saturday Contact No. 01204 462490 Email: Michael. cook@bolton. nhs. uk Thank You for Listening Any Questions