Learning and Development Group

The Learning and Development Group advises on the training and development needs of library staff in health libraries in the West Midlands. The group meets 4 times a year and works with the Training Co-ordinator to create programmes and opportunities for all library staff in the network. To contribute to the group or pass your views on learning and development needs required in the network, contact your representative.

Clare Edwards (clare.edwards@westmidlands.nhs.uk) – all

Sharon Stevens (sharon.stevens@westmidlands.nhs.uk) – all

Lesley Allen (lesley.allen@heartofengland.nhs.trust)- Birmingham & the Black Country

Emma Gibbs (emma.gibbs@worsaucte.wmids.nhs.uk) – Hereford & Worcester

Wendy Townsend (wendy.townsend@SwarkPCT.nhs.uk) – Coventry & Warwickshire

Clare Powell (clareh.powell@northstaffs.nhs.uk) Shorpshire & Staffordshire

Sandra Harrison (sandra.harrison@bwhct.nhs.uk) Para-Professionals

Elizabeth Saunders (Elizabeth.saunders@worcsh-tr.wmids.nhs.uk) Library Trainers

The IM&T Subgroup plays the role of a reference / advisory group on specifically IT learning for library staff. The group meets mainly ‘virtually’ 3-4 times a year and works with the IM&T Co-ordinator who reports back to the Learning and Development Group regularly. To voice your IT learning needs, contact your representative.

Bertha Low (bertha.low@wmdeanery.org) – all

Sharon Stevens (sharon.stevens@wmdeanery.org) – all

Colin Engle (Colin.Engel@dgoh.nhs.uk) – Birmingham & the Black Country

Karen Johnston (karen.johnston@burtonh-tr.wmids.nhs.uk) – Shorpshire & Staffordshire

Lucy Wright (lucy.wright@worcsacute.wmids.nhs.uk) – Herefordshire & Worcestershire

Stephen Ayre (stephen.ayre@nhs.net) – Coventry & Warwickshire