Allied Health
Discover the best information, whether you’re a new Allied Health student starting your first assignment or delving into a research project.
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Three key actions for getting started
Finding information for your assessments
Developing strong information searching skills saves time and brings results. Finding Information Skills covers everything you need for academic searching. Take the Finding Information Skills assessment for a personalised action plan.
Reading Lists
These are set up by your tutors to guide you to good quality, relevant and useful materials to help you with your studies. They are a great starting point before doing your own research - find out more about your Reading Lists.
Library Search
Library Search can make your academic life easier by helping you find a range of reliable and trustworthy sources for your work. It contains a wealth of information to help you make the most of your studies, including books/eBooks, journals/eJournals, articles, databases, and more.
Using Library Search may feel daunting at first, but don't worry, we have a range of guides on how to find relevant resources.
Databases
Databases are searchable collections of good quality, academic material, particularly journal articles. They can be small subject specific or large collections covering a wide range of subject areas. Most databases provide access to full-text items.
Below are links to the different database lists for subjects within Allied Health.
Industry Websites
Industry websites provide information, resources, and updates related to a specific sector or type of business. They can be valuable resources for staying informed about industry trends, accessing research materials, and discovering more about organisations and industry professionals.
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| A regulator for healthcare professionals | |
| Allows you to search the latest comprehensive range of official UK statistics and information about statistics. | |
| Trip is a clinical search engine designed to allow users to quickly and easily find and use high-quality research evidence to support their practice and/or care. |
Professional Bodies
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LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers over 9,000 professionally produced online courses covering a wide range of technical, creative and professional skills.
Always use our institutional link to log in – you will need your University email address and password. The first time that you log in, you will be taken through a setup process to discover courses tailored to your interests.
Discover more in our video: Using LinkedIn Learning at Salford.
Print Books
You can borrow print books from the Library. The location details below are a guide, it is best to search Library Search for exact location of items:
| Classmark | Subject Area |
| 617 | Dental Implantology & Facial Aesthetics |
| 362-4; 611; 616; 617 | Occupational Therapy |
| 611; 615; 616; 617 | Physiotherapy |
| 611; 615; 616; 617 | Podiatry |
| 617 | Prosthetics & Orthotics |
| 150-158; 362-364 | Psychology |
| 362-364; 614 | Public Health |
| 616 | Radiography/Medical Imaging |
| 611-612; 796 | Sports Sciences |
Study better
University assessments
Whilst studying at Salford you will need to complete a range of assessments. We provide a range of guidance on how to approach the different assessment types you may come across.
Referencing
We provide eLearning, written guides, and an extensive list of referencing examples.
Skills A-Z
We have developed eLearning over a wide range of subjects for you to develop your academic skills at home and in your own time.
Workshops
We offer online and face-to-face workshops to help you develop your academic skills. These engaging, interactive sessions cover a wide range of topics which take place throughout the year, so check up on the list regularly.
Click on a workshop title to book onto the session via Advantage. If a session has no remaining spaces, sign up to the waiting list in case a space becomes free!
One to one appointments
You can book a one to one appointment with your Academic Support Team to discuss finding information, academic and writing skills, or digital support.
Follow the link below, choose your school and what you'd like support with, then select your chosen time slot and book on through Advantage.
Can't find what you need?
Contact the Academic Support Team using this form. You can also see who's who in the Team.
Key resources for Allied health students
Books and journals
The first place you should look is your reading list – you will find a link to this in your Blackboard modules. It lists all the core texts for your subject as recommended by your lecturers. all our other books and journals can be found in Library Search
Databases
Useful websites
General
- Evidence Search: provides free access to clinical and non-clinical information including evidence, guidance and Government policy.
- Health and care professional council: regulates healthcare professionals.
- The official UK Statistics site: allows you to search the latest comprehensive range of official UK statistics and information about statistics.
- TRIP: searches a variety of sources including evidence-based synopses, systematic reviews and medical images.
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy - The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Prosthetics and Orthotics - British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO): UK professional body.
Psychology - British Psychological Society: promoting excellence in psychology.
Public Health - Public Health England: Government website.
Radiography - Society of Radiographers
Sports Psychology & Science - The British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences
Employability
These resources can help you gain further skills to assist in your future career.
- LinkedIn Learning offers over 9,000 professionally produced online courses covering a wide range of technical, creative and professional skills.
- Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Boost your CV with this globally recognised IT qualification.