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There are excellent resources available locally, nationally and internationally that can help you with your evaluation needs.

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AACODS checklist (Authority, Accuracy, Coverage, Objectivity, Date, Significance) for evaluating grey literature

The AACODS checklist is designed to enable evaluation and critical appraisal of grey literature.

Lancaster University on grey literature

Grey literature section of the Lancaster University library.

NHS Knowledge and Library Hub

High quality, NHS-funded, knowledge and evidence resources.

NICE: Evidence and best practice resources

This resource is for anyone who works in health and social care and makes decisions about treatments, interventions, or the use of resources.

Identifying the evidence: literature searching and evidence submission

A guide to systemic literature searches and identifying evidence. Excerpt from the NICE Social Care Guidance Manual.

Cochrane Library

A collection of databases that contain high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making.

Commissioning Elf

An evidence-based information source for health and social care professionals working in the area of commissioning and provision of care services.

National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) CRN Portfolio

A portfolio of high quality research studies.

Social Care Elf

Keep up to date with the latest health and social care research and connect with experts and colleagues in your field.

Trip Database

A smart, fast tool to find high quality clinical research evidence.

Case studies

Find inspiration for your own evidence search with these real life examples

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Guidance

Guidance from a range of organisations for in-depth advice

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Services and support

Knowledgeable organisations who may be able to help you

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Training resources

Want to learn more? Our training resources are a good place to start

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