All Equality and diversity articles – Page 29
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NewsExclusive: Study reveals NHS failure on diversity at senior levels
A new study has found the proportion of senior NHS positions held by people of black and minority ethnic backgrounds has barely changed in eight years, with progress towards better representation labelled as “glacial”.
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NewsLamb warns against referrals for ‘gay conversion’ therapy
Health minister Norman Lamb has written to NHS England calling for reassurances that GPs are not referring gay and lesbian people to controversial practitioners who say they can “cure” people of homosexuality.
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CommentGood luck with the new job, Simon. Here's your to-do list…
Experts outline the biggest issues facing the new NHS England chief
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NewsOutgoing NHS chief regrets slow progress on BME leaders
The outgoing NHS England chief executive has said he regrets not making more progress in increasing the number of black and minority ethnic senior NHS leaders.
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HSJ KnowledgeInequality in end of life care: what you said
On 28 February, HSJ hosted a Twitter chat with Marie Curie Cancer Care, featuring their head of policy and public affairs Phil McCarvill, about issues of access and inequality when commissioning end of life care. Better education and training was one of the main themes to emerge. Here are the ...
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Blogs
Update the unwritten rules of workplace behaviour
More staff feeling they can be open about their sexuality is a measure of progress in terms of equality
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HSJ Local
App aims to cut A&E visits
Clinical commissioning group leaders in north London have launched a new mobile app in a bid to help patients access the most appropriate services and cut down on unnecessary visits to accident and emergency departments.
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NewsFGM data must be submitted by NHS
NHS hospitals will have to submit data on the number of girls and women who have suffered female genital mutilation, the government has announced.
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NewsFrancis criticises Vasco-Knight trust
Robert Francis has sharply criticised South Devonshire Health Care’s attempts to cover up accusations of nepotism against its chief executive.
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HSJ KnowledgeEqual access to the NHS: the next step
A new system can create a fairer NHS for patients
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NewsNational equality lead resigns following tribunal ruling
NHS England has announced that its national lead for equality and diversity Paula Vasco-Knight has left her post.
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NewsTrust 'hid nepotism claim' against national equalities chief
South Devon Healthcare Foundation Trust attempted to cover up a report that contained accusations of “nepotism” against its chief executive, who also holds a major NHS England role, a tribunal has found.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow trusts have increased equality for staff and patients
Increase diversity in NHS senior management
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HSJ KnowledgeDementia: the untold story of our BME population
More focused commissioning is needed for BME patients
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CommentWhat Simon Stevens should focus on in 2014
Another Simon Stevens has some thoughts for the new NHS England chief
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HSJ KnowledgeClare Gerada: Quotas will not break the glass ceiling
General practice offers an effective clear equal opportunities model
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Blogs
The drive for equality and diversity in the NHS
Appointing a few high profile black leaders will not change the culture within NHS trusts
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HSJ KnowledgeFrancis unwittingly calls for more 'female' behaviours
The report demands a female way of leading
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HSJ Knowledge
BME Pioneers 2013 event image gallery
On 27 November, the most outstanding and dedicated pioneers from across the health sector gathered at an event in London’s Piccadilly Circus to celebrate HSJ’s list of the 50 BME Pioneers in healthcare supported by BMA, NHS Employers and NHS Leadership Academy. Video: BME Pioneers 2013 Images ...