All articles by Caroline White
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to commission for equality and diversity in the NHS
Collecting ethnicity data and engaging with the range of communities will help the NHS address health inequalities and meet its statutory requirements, says Caroline White
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HSJ Knowledge
Young people's sexual health
While the GP practice seems an obvious place for improving uptake of sexual health screening, funding issues are slowing progress, says Caroline White
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HSJ Knowledge
Race equality monitoring and diabetes
The Healthcare Commission has found few trusts obey data law on ethnicity. Caroline White looks at the implications for diabetes
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HSJ Knowledge
New generation of equality in perinatal care
Infant death and women's health are marked by inequality but outreach workers are now changing prospects, reports Caroline White
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HSJ Knowledge
Race equality in healthcare - getting up to speed
The NHS is still behind the times on realising the principles of ethnic equality law for all staff and service users. Caroline White reports
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News
'You can't please all the people. . .'
Plans for a three-way trust merger have roused local opposition even before consultation has begun. Caroline White explains
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News
'Confusion' follows Dobson directive to redesign planned psychiatric unit
Mental health campaigners accused the government last week of creating policy confusion in a row over mixed-sex wards.
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US and them
With the US pharmaceutical giants targeting the elusive UK market, the issue of whether drug companies should be able to advertise their wares direct to the public is more pertinent than ever. Caroline White reports