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Current Awareness - keeping up-to-date

We've updated our Current Awareness section to help you to quickly work out what you need to stay up-to-date with your healthcare interests:

Current NewsYou can keep aware of the latest issues affecting healthcare and the NHS by using good quality newspapers, news websites, news TV programmes and radio news bulletins.

Professional NewsReceiving regular bulletins and updates from your professional organisations will help you to be aware of the latest developments and guidance affecting your profession. Organisations can use a variety of different communication tools, including social networking. You don't have to sign-up for all of them, pick the one(s) that most suit you.

Latest ResearchKeeping up-to-date with the latest research will mean that you want to develop in-depth knowledge of your particular topic, subject or research area. This may involve a variety of research sources:
  • latest published research
  • connecting with colleagues and researchers in your area of work / study
  • collaborating with colleagues
  • sharing with a wider community

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