This month we read the story of the women whose lives were affected by the actions of a convicted murderer awaiting execution. Ansel Packer wants to be remembered, but this isn’t his story. Instead we hear from Lavender, his troubled Read More …
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GEH Wellbeing Reading Group review of Peaky Blinders: the real story by Carl Chinn
Made famous by the hit TV series Peaky Blinders, the razor-wielding Shelby family have captured audiences but did they truly exist? Historian Carl Chinn uncovers the truth behind the notorious Birmingham gang, and discovers that one of the original Peaky Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group review of The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller
“It’s always three, isn’t it? Three furies, three fates, three graces. Science still has no explanation for the number three, but women instinctively feel its power. We don’t know why three works, but we know it does. Three is the Read More …
Health Information Week, 19-25th January
Health information can feel overwhelming. It’s everywhere, but is not always easy to navigate. This is why Health Information Week matters. It’s a reminder to staff and patients that good health information should be accessible, accurate, evidence-based, and human. Health Read More …
GEH – Guess what the Reading Group had for Christmas
Our usual January wellbeing reading group meeting was a relaxed discussion where we shared what we were currently reading and the book-themed gifts we received over Christmas. As there were so many, we’ve made a list to inspire anyone looking Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group review of Songlight by Moira Buffini
A Hidden Gift. A Deadly Hunt. An Unbreakable Bond. Northaven may look idyllic, but those with songlight—a rare telepathic power—are ruthlessly hunted. Lark (Elsa) has spent her life in hiding, until a mysterious young woman (Kaira/Nightingale) from a distant city Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group review of This Is Why We Lied by Karin Slaughter
On honeymoon at a remote, snowed-in mountain lodge, investigator Will Trent and medical examiner Sara Linton are pulled into a murder investigation when the lodge’s manager, Mercy, is found dead. Trapped with a group of strangers (Mercy’s family, and fellow Read More …
New books 17th October 2025
ABC of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare – ABC Series Shehla Imtiaz-Umer (editor), John Frain (editor) Publisher’s Synopsis ABC of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare Improve inclusion, for both patients and staff, in your healthcare environment Fulfilment in personal Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group review of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
This Black History Month we chose to read The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. The novel explores identity, race, family, and what happens when hidden truths emerge. Light-skinned Black twin sisters, Desiree and Stella, run away from their small Louisiana Read More …
New books week commencing 10th Sept 2025
Maths, Physics and Clinical Measurement for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Hozefa Ebrahim (editor), David Ashton-Cleary (editor) Publisher’s Synopsis Maths, physics and clinical measurement hold a degree of mystery and trepidation for many working and training in anaesthesia, intensive care and theatre Read More …