Contact Us

Our Library services are available both on site and remotely; aiming to support your work, wherever you are.
"Library staff are pure stars! Always helpful and assistance with reaching database priceless" - Library Survey 2019
You can get in touch on: 020 7288 3580 or at whl@nhs.net.
You can find us at: Whittington Health Library, Highgate Wing - Level 1, Whittington Hospital, Dartmouth Park Hill, London,N19 5JG.
Meet the Team

Richard Peacock - Librarian
As the manager of Whittington Health Library (WHL), Richard has over 20 years experience of working in health libraries. He is a co-author on two Cochrane Library Reviews and contributes to London and national groups advising on health information resources. Richard leads on the development of Whittington Health Library as a modern library service, serving both NHS and academic partners. Please contact Richard if you would like to organise group or one2one training, critical appraisal workshops, journal clubs or any support relating to literature reviews.
Catherine Wardle - Assistant Librarian
With over 10 years’ experience working in health care libraries, Catherine’s primary roles at WHL are training, literature searching, marketing and chief biscuit eater. Please contact Catherine should you require support on any of the above by emailing catherinewardle@nhs.net.
Anita Wong - Assistant Librarian
Having worked for 6 years in the Hong Kong Public Library, Anita has now ventured into health libraries. Her areas of expertise include literature searches, training, and bulletin curation. For research support, please feel free to contact her at yuet.wong1@nhs.net
Graeme Tierney - Library Assistant
Graeme brings more than 8 years’ experience in health libraries, including 6 years at Whittington Health, having previously worked for an NHS Trust in Greater Manchester. As a library assistant, Graeme helps with enquiries at the front desk, via email, and over the phone. He also supplies books and journal articles, both from our own collection and via our free inter-library service. If you have any queries about library services, our collections, or NHS OpenAthens accounts, please contact Graeme on 020 7288 3580 or whl@nhs.net.Last updated22 Jun 2023