Making the most of public policy in health libraries and information services: Example of the Health and Care Bill 2022.

Health Info Libr J

Policy Lead, Health Libraries Group, London, UK.

Published: June 2022

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  • Public policy changes like new legislation can create opportunities for health libraries and information services to demonstrate their importance and secure ongoing funding.
  • The Health and Care Bill 2022 serves as a key example of how public policy changes can impact health services in England.
  • Health libraries can use insights from new legislation to identify potential advantages and integrate their services more effectively with health care systems.

Article Abstract

Public policy changes, such as new legislation, can seem distant from health knowledge and libraries services. The changes can provide, however, opportunities for health libraries and information services across sectors to demonstrate their value, supporting their ongoing funding and integration. The Health and Care Bill 2022 is an example of a public policy change that has specific implications in England, but also demonstrates the elements to look out for in new legislation as opportunities for health libraries and information services.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hir.12432DOI Listing

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