All Equality and diversity articles – Page 18
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NewsAll but two health systems now have an independent chair
Almost every health system now has an independent chair in place or are actively recruiting to the post, HSJ analysis shows.
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CommentCouncils’ contribution to falling HIV rates should be acknowledged
Local government has not got the credit it deserves for this week’s news about a huge drop in the number of HIV transmissions, writes Jim McManus.
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CommentI'm a doctor, but the NHS treats me as if I don't exist
At a time when the NHS is reeling under workforce shortages, a recent survey has found that SAS doctors feel undervalued and are bullied at their workplace, making it imperative for employers to provide a more supportive work environment, says Dr Amit Kochhar
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NewsTrusts warn against ‘unfunded’ pay commitment ‘burden’
Trusts have warned they should not be “burdened with unfunded commitments” on pay and conditions, and said they “would welcome” talks on another multiyear NHS pay deal.
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Expert BriefingThe dearth of system leaders
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by integration correspondent, Sharon Brennan.
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NewsLib Dems pledge extra £7bn a year for health funded by tax rise
The Liberal Democrats have set out their manifesto pledges on the health and social care system, which they say “are in a state of crisis”.
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NewsHSJ’s acute trust of the year succeeds due to stellar staff satisfaction
The winner of the acute trust of the year category at this year’s HSJ Awards has the most satisfied staff in the country.
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HSJ AwardsHSJ Awards 2019: Workforce initiative of the year
NHS England and NHS Improvement – Workforce Race Equality Standard Team Sponsored by The Workforce Race Equality Standard programme aims to ensure that black and minority ethnic employees have equal access to career opportunities and fair treatment in the workplace. The WRES measures nine ...
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NewsSay ‘no’ to racist patients - Hancock tells NHS staff
Patients who ask to be treated by a white doctor should be told ’no’, health and social care secretary Matt Hancock has told NHS staff.
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HSJ LocalHalf of trust’s BME staff report abuse from public
Almost half of all black and minority ethnic background staff at a Lincolnshire trust said they experienced abuse, bullying or harassment from patients and visitors last year.
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CommentSupporting menopausal women can help the NHS staffing crisis
Nearly half of the female NHS workforce between the ages of 45 and 64. Managers and colleagues should talk with them about the menopause and entwine acknowledgement and support into their policies and processes, suggests Jacqui McBurnie
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CommentReverse mentoring: a road to black and minority ethnic staff empowerment
Reverse mentoring builds a bridge with the key protagonists – the senior white leaders who make culture happen within our NHS. By Ali Raza.
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NewsNHSX job advert pulled after criticism it excluded BME candidates
NHSX has removed a job advert for a senior IT role after it was criticised for excluding people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
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CommentThe Bedpan: Extinction Rebellion reaches the NHS
This week: Doctors for Extinction Rebellion
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News'Bullying and harassment' at trusts to be targeted by NHSE regional teams
Cultural issues within NHS trusts will be monitored by NHS England’s regional teams under its new single oversight framework.
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NewsSingle women IVF ban will be reviewed
South east London commissioners have pledged to carry out a “rapid review” of their policy to deny IVF treatment to single women.
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CommentChief executives need to get “noisy” on racism
Nadeem Moghal sets out the actions that can be taken by NHS leadership to enhance equality
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NewsCCG axes IVF despite minister branding decision “not acceptable”
A heavily indebted CCG is to end funding for almost all IVF treatment, despite being told by a government minister that the move was “not acceptable”.
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NewsJust one STP chair or executive lead has a BME background
There is only one person with a black or minority ethnic background among all the executive leads and chairs of sustainability and transformation partnerships and integrated care systems, according to HSJ analysis.
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HSJ LocalAcute trust’s BME staff feel ‘ignored and disenfranchised’
Black and minority ethnic staff at Blackpool hospitals trust feel “ignored and disenfranchised”, saying management has failed to deal with concerns about racist language.