All Equality and diversity articles – Page 25
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CommentMore work needs to be done for race equality in the NHS
Where does the NHS stand in the treatment of its black and minority ethnic staff and patients
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NewsReport: Force NHS boards to publish gender balance data
NHS organisations should be forced to publish data on the gender balance of their boards and senior management teams, a new report backed by NHS Improvement has said.
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CommentWe must be aware of and fight unconscious bias in healthcare
It comes in many forms and can even affect patient safety, write Narinder Kapur and Peter Jones
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CommentRace equality in the NHS: a balance sheet
Black History Month seems a good time to reflect on what has been achieved since the introduction of the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard.
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NewsFTSE 100 companies’ 'top talent' could fill NHS board roles
IBM and Barclays among companies in discussion with NHS Improvement to fill non-executive positions Fifteen companies are so far part of plan to source “top talent” from private sector for trust boards NHS Improvement developing board support strategy and an ambition of 50/50 gender balance on boards by 2020 ...
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CommentWomen have conquered space but gender equality is still one big step away
When gender balance at high profile events doesn’t become a talking point, proper progress will have been made
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NewsPHSO apologises to former NHS director for cover-up 'mistake'
Dame Julie Mellor writes personal apology to Helen Marks, former HR director at Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Ombudsman resigned last week after failing to take action when she was made aware of cover-up by her deputy Mick Martin last year Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman yet to publish findings ...
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CommentThe legacy of Mary Seacole
Coming after Brexit, a tribute to the pioneering black nurse should offer inspiration in the ongoing battles against racism
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CommentEmployers need evidence to melt the snowy white peaks
Previous attempts to eliminate race discrimination from the NHS have have failed. Employers must use research evidence to shape interventions and metrics to hold managers to account
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CommentBoard leadership in the wake of Francis: challenges, changes and achievements
Revealing the true impact of the Francis Report
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CommentA diverse workforce is essential to tackle the challenges of NHS finance
A diverse leadership which bears a strong resemblance to its community is better able to deliver patient-focused care
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NewsNHS England equality lead charged with corruption offences
NHS England equalities chief faces corruption charges He was due to appear at court this morning alongside Paula Vasco-Knight and another man Local media reports he pleaded not guilty An NHS England equality lead has been charged with three counts of assisting in the commission of an offence ...
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HSJ KnowledgeBME leaders: we've got the will, now let's get the way
How BME healthcare leaders can best be supported to deliver the major challenges ahead
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HSJ KnowledgeRoundtable: It's time for action, not words, on BME career progression
NHS trust boards have failed in their duty to grow BME representation so what compelling action can now be taken?
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NewsNHS England rollout of ground-breaking drugs 'changes role of NICE'
NHS England to roll out new treatments to 10,000 patients in 2016-17 through “operational delivery networks” Hepatitis C groups claim capping treatments is “rationing” and changes the role of NICE Concerns raised that NHS England approach will increase health inequality and long term costs NHS England’s plans for ...
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HSJ LocalNon-executive director suspended for views on gay adoption
WORKFORCE: A non-executive director of an NHS trust has said complaints about his views on adoption by same sex couples from an LGBT group within the organisation led to his suspension.
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NewsHSJ Live 16.03.16: What the budget means for health
Budget 2016: Sugar tax to be introduced on drinks Budget 2016: Employers will have to contribute an extra £2bn to public sector pensions in 2019-20 Fines levied on banking sector will be used to pay for NHS pr0jects Several NHS leaders announce support for 50:50 by 2020 target. Find ...
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NewsNHS told half of all board directors should be women
The NHS has embraced a target to achieve gender balanced boards.
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NewsGovernment lawyers say BMA judicial review 'bound to fail'
Letter from Government Legal Department says government gave proper regard to equality issues in junior doctors’ contract Letter references HSJ story that revealed BMA’s lawyers warned judicial review would not prevent imposition Junior doctors to start first of three 48 hour strikes on Wednesday The government’s lawyers have ...
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CommentLet's reward diverse boards
Award schemes should stop rewarding organisations with unrepresentative boards, says Debbie Sorkin