This book presents the reality of racism in today's NHS. It attempts to tackle the discrimination and injustice some people from minority ethnic groups working in the health service and particularly medicine currently endure. Using a range of anecdotal accounts, historical perspectives and research by contributors from culturally diverse backgrounds, ...
People with learning difficulties and very high support needs are at the forefront of service providers and commissioners' thinking. However, there are presently few solutions to providing them with opportunities. "Unlocking the future" explores ways in which services need to change to provide this group of people with lifestyles based ...
This second study from the Changing Days project is a practical guide on how best to achieve the integration of adults with learning difficulties into the community. It builds on the vision set out in the first book, Changing Days, and reflects the experience of working in five sites around ...
This is one of a series of papers being produced in 2002/03 as part of the King's Fund Mental Health Inquiry. The Inquiry aims to assess whether London mental health and mental health services have improved over the last five years. In 1997 the King's Fund produced a report entitled ... and Effective promotion of mental health and well being encompasses coordinated activities for communities, families and individuals. However, little is known about the current state of mental health and well being promotion in London. This paper seeks to fill that gap, drawing evidence from three 'case study' projects promoting mental health ...