Meet the Team


The Library and Knowledge Service team is always happy to help you.


Head of Performance, Systems and Knowledge Management

Gill Earl

Gill is Head of Performance, Systems and Knowledge Management for the Learning and Development Department at the Northern Care Alliance.

Gill works Monday to Friday.

Contact: Gill.Earl2@nca.nhs.uk

Library & Knowledge Services Manager

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Sue oversees service development, staff and financial management, and ensures value for money in purchasing our electronic resources.

Sue works Wednesday to Friday.

Contact: Sue.Steele@nca.nhs.uk

Library & Knowledge Services Manager

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Lindsay supports users to know how we provide the best information for patient care, professional development and updating or studying for a qualification. 

Lindsay works Monday to Friday and is based in Salford.

Contact: lindsay.wallace@nca.nhs.uk


Information Specialists

Outreach & Evidence

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Karen leads on the evidence searching and training services for the NCA Library and Knowledge Service.

Karen works Monday to Friday and is based in Oldham.

Contact: evidence@nca.nhs.uk


Assistant Librarians

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Beckie conducts expert evidence searches, provides training on all aspects of clinical library support and leads the evidence team on critical appraisal.

Beckie works Monday to Thursday and is based at Fairfield.

Contact: evidence@nca.nhs.uk

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Hiuman conducts expert evidence searches and provides tailored training on all aspects of evidence searching, critical appraisal and using the Library and Knowledge Services resources.

Hiuman works Monday-Friday across all NCA libraries.

Contact: evidence@nca.nhs.uk 


Library Assistants

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Sam assists our users with a range of enquiries, including accessing print and online resources.

Sam works Monday to Friday and is based at Fairfield.

Contact: library@nca.nhs.uk

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Jill provides reception and helpdesk services to the department.

Jill works Monday to Friday and is based at Salford.

Contact: library@nca.nhs.uk

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Lorraine helps users answering a variety of queries, including accessing print and e-resources.

Lorraine works Monday to Friday and is based at Oldham.

Contact: library@nca.nhs.uk

Joanne Mackey

Joanne assists users at our Salford site and by email.

Jo works Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Contact: library@nca.nhs.uk

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