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NHS commits to avoiding blanket terms such as ‘BAME’ as they are ‘not representative or popular’

By Jemma Crew, Reporter26th November 2021News England

An independent body set up by the NHS to tackle health inequalities has formally committed to never use blanket acronyms such as “BAME” after feedback that they are not representative.

Report into NHS recruitment and retention warns inequality among staff is getting worse

By The Press Association8th November 2021News England

Inequality among NHS staff members of different races and religions is “getting worse”, according to a report by the Nuffield Trust. Commissioned by NHS Employers, part of the NHS Confederation,

Majority of British public do not have faith in PM’s ‘levelling up’ plans, new poll suggests

By Jemma Crew, Reporter1st November 2021News England

More than three-quarters of the British public do not have faith in Boris Johnson’s plans to level up society, research suggests. Some 59% of people polled by the charity Hope

Government pledge to tackle ‘unacceptable’ health inequalities as it launches new improvement body

By Will Stone, Reporter1st October 2021News England

A new public health body with a focus on prevention to help reduce the pressure on overstretched NHS services has been launched. The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID)

Poorest in England ‘waiting longest’ for hospital care as backlog takes it toll

By Ella Pickover, Reporter27th September 2021News England

People living in poorer regions of England face longer waits for routine NHS care, according to new analysis. The NHS has been told by a watchdog to ensure people have

Report makes 30 recommendations to tackle racial inequalities in mental health services

By The Press Association23rd September 2021News Scotland

Mental health services in Scotland are affected by “racial inequalities”, a review has indicated. The application of mental health legislation differs across ethnic groups, while perceived risks either to oneself

Expert urges Government to reset health and social care agenda more towards prevention

By Alan Jones, Reporter20th September 2021News England

The Government has an opportunity to reset the health and social care agenda as a result of the virus crisis, according to a leading public health expert. Sir Michael Marmot

Care-experienced children have poorer health but inequalities not inevitable, Glasgow study suggests

By The Press Association15th September 2021Education & Training, News Scotland

Children who have gone through the care system in Scotland have poorer health and a higher rate of mortality compared to children in the general population, a medical report shows.

Engage: Cuts to housing benefits led to over 75,000 more overcrowded households during the pandemic

By Amy Clair, University of Essex2nd September 2021Engage

COVID-19 has been described as a “housing disease”. Overcrowded living conditions make it easier for the virus to spread, and statistics show a link between overcrowding and mortality from COVID.

First Minister leads tributes to women’s rights charity boss who died suddenly

By The Press Association12th July 2021News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has led tributes to the head of a gender equality charity who died last week. The First Minister described Emma Ritch, the executive director of women’s rights organisation

Tag: Inequalities

NHS commits to avoiding blanket terms such as ‘BAME’ as they are ‘not representative or popular’

Report into NHS recruitment and retention warns inequality among staff is getting worse

Majority of British public do not have faith in PM’s ‘levelling up’ plans, new poll suggests

Government pledge to tackle ‘unacceptable’ health inequalities as it launches new improvement body

Poorest in England ‘waiting longest’ for hospital care as backlog takes it toll

Report makes 30 recommendations to tackle racial inequalities in mental health services

Care-experienced children have poorer health but inequalities not inevitable, Glasgow study suggests

First Minister leads tributes to women’s rights charity boss who died suddenly

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Inequalities

NHS commits to avoiding blanket terms such as ‘BAME’ as they are ‘not representative or popular’

Report into NHS recruitment and retention warns inequality among staff is getting worse

Majority of British public do not have faith in PM’s ‘levelling up’ plans, new poll suggests

Government pledge to tackle ‘unacceptable’ health inequalities as it launches new improvement body

Poorest in England ‘waiting longest’ for hospital care as backlog takes it toll

Report makes 30 recommendations to tackle racial inequalities in mental health services

Expert urges Government to reset health and social care agenda more towards prevention

Care-experienced children have poorer health but inequalities not inevitable, Glasgow study suggests

Engage: Cuts to housing benefits led to over 75,000 more overcrowded households during the pandemic

First Minister leads tributes to women’s rights charity boss who died suddenly