LKS for NHS Ambulance Services in England
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LKS ASE is the virtual Library & Knowledge Service for NHS Ambulance Services in England. The Library Manager is Matt Holland. Like, Repost or Follow is not an endorsement. Want to know more, visit .
You might notice some changes to the Knowledge and Library Hub. Today 14 July 2026, EBSCO have made some changes to refresh the look and feel and add new features such as AI Assisted Search. Do look at the Guide on the library website which out lines the changes. #LibraryUpdates #KnowledgeHub
Great to be visiting colleagues at WMAS at their training base in Sandwell.
Presenting our poster at the Royal College of Paramedics Annual Research Conference
Great to be at the Royal College of Paramedics Conference at the ICC Newport. If you are here and you have used our service please do come and say hello.
LKS ASE at the Royal College of Paramedics Conference 2026. There is nothing quite like putting a face to an email address. If you are attending the conference in Newport, please do come and say hello at the library stand. I'd love to connect! #ParamedicConference2026 #RCoP2026 #AmbulanceServices
Great to meet the new Apprentice Paramedic Cohort today at their induction on the Lancaster Campus of the @University of Cumbria. Always a pleasure to share information about @LKSASE. Looking forward to lots of enquiries. Good luck on your course. #ParamedicApprentice #UoC
Live at #COREIRF26 to present our poster on BMJ Analytics ... say hello if you see me
Read the latest Telephone Support in Prehospital Care Current Awareness Service. You can find back copies here https://ambulance.libguides.com/currentawareness/tspc
Read the latest Issue of the The European Pre-hospital Research Network [EPRN] Current Awareness Update on Simulation in Prehospital Care produced by LKS ASE. Find the current and back issues here https://ambulance.libguides.com/currentawareness/EPRN
Read the latest Prehospital Emergency Services Current Awareness Service for September to December. You can find a copy together with back issues here [ https://ambulance.libguides.com/currentawareness/pescau ]
No search of paramedic literature is complete without amber. It’s the home for ambulance service research, including resources you won’t find anywhere else. Find it at https://amber.openrepository.com
Start the new year right. Register for your NHS OpenAthens account at https://openathens.nice.org.uk the key to high quality evidence.
Looking for an article in the Journal of Paramedic Practice? We provide access to the full archive through our library website. Simply log in with your NHS OpenAthens account to view any issue. Find the link here: https://ambulance.libguides.com #MedEd #StudentParamedic #Research
Got some quiet time over the Christmas break? The Knowledge and Library Hub is open 24/7 throughout the festive period. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up on your study or CPD without the usual distractions. Visit the Hub: https://ambulance.libguides.com #CPD #StudyTime
Catching up with study or CPD over Christmas. We have access to 1,000s of eBooks available 24/7 through the @lksase Library Catalogue. The library is open whenever you are. Browse the Library Catalogue here: https://ambulance.libguides.com #AmbulanceLife #AlwaysOpen
Planning to catch up on CPD this festive season? Access @lksase resources 24/7 with an NHS OpenAthens account. It’s quick and easy to sign up: https://openathens.nice.org.uk
No need to put an NHS OpenAthens account on your Christmas list! 🎅 You can gift it to yourself right now. Self-register today: https://openathens.nice.org.uk #NHS #OpenAthens #LibraryServices
Great to meet Colleagues at the LKS ASE Steering Group meeting. Really productive meeting and sharing ideas.
Traveling to London today for our bi-annual Steering Group. A big thank you to @Ldn_Ambulance for hosting us! Looking forward to meeting colleagues face-to-face and discussing how we can make @lksase even better in 2026.
Leaving Liverpool ... to attend our Steering Group ... no Diddy Men on the platform ...
Leaving uni doesn't mean leaving your library behind. Don't lose access to the evidence you need. Register for an NHS OpenAthens account to keep your CPD up to date. Sign up today: https://openathens.nice.org.uk #NQP #StudentParamedic #LifelongLearning
Discover the real-world impact of your research with BMJ Impact Analytics. Track where your papers are cited in clinical guidance and health policy. Access via NHS OpenAthens: https://ambulance.libguides.com #ResearchImpact #HealthPolicy #NHSResearch
Unlock a massive library of paramedicine knowledge with just one login. Use your NHS OpenAthens account to access thousands of electronic books through our catalogue. Perfect for study or CPD! Start reading now: https://ambulance.libguides.com #AmbulanceService #CPD #MedEd
Did you know we have access to the International Journal of Advanced Practice. Find a link to our subscription here [ https://ambulance.libguides.com ]. You will need an NSH OpenAthens account to access.
Need a book? @lksase has access to thousands of eBooks via our Library Catalogue. You can find a link to the Library Catalogue here [ https://ambulance.libguides.com ]. You will need your NHS OpenAthens account to read them.
BMJ Impact Analytics is a powerful tool to understand the real world impact of research. Find out who is using your research. Access BMJ impact Analytics here [ https;//ambulance.libguides.com ]. You will need an NHS OpenAthens account to access.
Did you know that over 10% of amber records have full text? Through amber you can access research that you won't find on Medline and Cinahl. amber is free to access search it here [ https://amber.openrepository.com ]. Remember you get more features if you register.
One search to rule them all! The updated Knowledge & Library Hub is now even easier to use, giving you access to high-quality evidence for all your research needs. Unlock the best resources with your NHS OpenAthens account: httsp://ambulance.libguides.com #EvidenceBasedPractice
Prehospital Emergency Care is the top-ranking journal in paramedicine It is available to you via your NHS OpenAthens account. Stay current with the latest research—read the newest issue today: [ https://ambulance.openrepository.com ]. #Paramedicine #PrehospitalCare #NHSLibrary #CPD
We're taking a stand on AI in research submissions to amber. Our updated policy, in line with ethical standards for open research, requires 100% human authorship and full transparency when using AI tools. Read the new sections here https://amber.openrepository.com/pages/amber_policies/en