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Ethnic diversity and mental health in London : recent developments.

Author:: King's Fund, Keating, Frank, Kotecha, Nutan, and Robertson, David
Publication date:: 2003
Abstract:: This working paper says that mental health services have been slower to address inequalities than other health sectors and that this is exacerbating the problem of mental illness in the capital. As a result, services are less likely to be accessible to women from black and minority ethnic groups. The ...

Working to sustain progress : black and minority ethnic non-executive directors in London.

Author:: The King's Fund and Stanley, Eleanor
Publication date:: 2006
Abstract:: In recent years the NHS has made significant progress in increasing the number of non-executive directors (NEDs) from black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, as part of a wider move to reflect diversity at all levels of NHS organisations. Drawing on the findings of two surveys and interviews with individuals ...

Improving health in London : case study : health talks for elderly Latin Americans.

Author:: King's Fund
Publication date:: 2006
Abstract:: While working as a volunteer at the Latin American Elderly Project, a day centre in Islington, Lucrecia Janowicz recognised that the older members of the project were unable to access the health information that they needed because they didn't speak English. She therefore decided to organise a series of talks ...

Improving health in London : case study : Workshops for Community Health.

Author:: King's Fund
Publication date:: [2005]
Abstract:: This is one of a series of case studies exploring how individuals living in London have used the King's Fund Millennium Awards scheme to make a real difference to the health of others in their communities. While working at a west London community centre, Imo Akpan recognised a reluctance among ...

Papers from the conference 'Community development in health : addressing the confusions', held at the King's Fund Centre on 13 June 1984

Author:: Community Health Initiatives Resource Unit, London Community Health Resource, and King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1986
Abstract:: 'Community Development in Health: Addressing the Confusions' was a one-day conference held at the King's Fund Centre on 13 June 1984, organised by the London Community Health Resource and the Community Health Initiatives Resource Unit, in collaboration with the King's Fund. This report is a collection of papers given during ...

Young carers in black and minority ethnic communities : workshop day report

Author:: Carers' Unit (King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London) and Yee, Lydia
Publication date:: 1992
Abstract:: The workshop day aimed to bring together people from a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies in the field of health, social services, and education, with a particular interest on grassroots organisations working in minority ethnic communities. The overall objective was to create an awareness of young Black carers. ...

Register of research projects related to health care needs of ethnic minorities

Author:: King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), Henley, Alix, and Taylor, Colette
Publication date:: 1980
Abstract:: The publication in 1979 of Asian Patients in Hospital and at Home gave rise to considerable correspondence, and Ms Henley and her colleague, Colette Taylor, have continued to work full time in this area. Other studies in this field have been noted and in many instances provided valuable help. The ...

Asians in Britain : Asian foods and diets : King's Fund/DHSS training pack

Author:: Henley, Alix, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London, National Extension College, Taylor, Colette, and Department of Health and Social Security (Great Britain)
Publication date:: 1981
Abstract:: A training pack designed for health workers and others working with Asian patients and their clients.

Ethnic minorities and health care in London

Author:: King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London) and Hughes, Jane
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: The main purpose of this information note is to provide, for those concerned with ethnic minorities' health care in London, an up-to-date source document listing local projects and initiatives. Other information has also been included to help the reader: some data on the ethnic composition of London's population; a list ...

Ethnic minority hospital staff : background paper for the conference `Race and employment in the NHS' held on 27 April 1983 at the King's Fund Centre

Author:: Clark, John, King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), and Employment Promotion Section (Commission for Racial Equality)
Publication date:: 1983
Abstract:: The NHS employs 900,000 people in hospitals throughout the United Kingdom. Ethnic minority workers are found throughout the service in considerable numbers, but only limited information is available about their distribution in terms of discipline and grade. In talks with health authority administrators and personnel officers it has been asserted ...

Race and employment in the NHS

Author:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London
Publication date:: 1984
Abstract:: Race and Employment in the NHS is based on a conference organised by the King's Fund and the Polytechnic of the South Bank which examined the practical steps that health authorities and managers should take to ensure equal opportunities for people from ethnic minority groups. This booklet describes ways in ...

An experiment in advocacy : the Hackney multi-ethnic women's health project : report of a conference organised by the King's Fund in collaboration with City and Hackney Community Health Council Held at the King's Fund Centre on 4th June 1984

Author:: King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London) and City and Hackney Community Health Council
Publication date:: 1984
Abstract:: This conference report describes the Hackney Multi Ethnic Women's Health Project which has been running successfully for years. The first paper sets out the principles and politics which gave life to the project and have continued to shape it. The second part of the report takes up four themes in ...

A model policy for equal opportunities in employment in the NHS

Author:: Equal Opportunities Task Force (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1987
Abstract:: The Task Force was established in 1986 to help health authorities to implement equal opportunities policies for all racial groups in the health service. This 'model' policy has been created from a number of policies sent to the Task Force by health authorities, using those sections which seem most suitable ...

Equal opportunities employment policies in the NHS : ethnic monitoring

Author:: Equal Opportunities Task Force (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: This paper explains initially why health authority management should introduce ethnic monitoring systems and deals in later sections with how members and managers should use the data to measure and improve their authority's equal opportunity performance. The bulk of the paper is, however, addressed to personnel and other officers who ...

The consumers' view : elderly people and community health services

Author:: Cornwell, Jocelyn and King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: This report suggests ways in which managers and professionals can make community care more responsive to elderly people. The first part of the report examines ageism and its effects on health care. It describes how elderly people from black and ethnic minority groups are effected by racism. Part Two is ...

Working towards racial equality in health care : the Haringey experience

Author:: Kalsi, Nirveen, Primary Health Care Group (King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), Haringey Health Authority, and Constantinides, Pamela
Publication date:: 1989
Abstract:: This is the story of a King's Fund project and of the attempts of Haringey health authority to improve the services it offers to its multi-racial community. Haringey approached the challenge by appointing an ethnic minorities development officer whose job it was to help develop an equal opportunities policy. The ...

Ethnic minority health authority membership : a survey

Author:: Equal Opportunities Task Force (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1990
Abstract:: This paper presents the results of a Task Force survey of the health authority members, and the efforts which have been made by the health service to include black and ethnic minority communities in membership. The report includes information about the responsibilities of health authorities, the duties of members, appointment ...

Racial equality : hospital doctors selection procedures

Author:: Equal Opportunities Task Force (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1990
Abstract:: In this document the Task Force give advice for the selection of hospital medical staff which promotes equal opportunities or prevents considerable discrimination against black and ethnic minority doctors.

Racial equality : the nursing profession

Author:: Equal Opportunities Task Force (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1990
Abstract:: Following approaches by many people concerned about racial inequality in the nursing profession, this paper documents some of the issues which concern the Task Force. It reaches the conclusion that the service which black and ethnic minority nurses have been under-valued and their talent has been squandered. The paper includes ...

Double discrimination : issues and services for people with learning difficulties from black and ethnic minority communities

Author:: Poonia, Kamaljit, Ward, Linda, Commission for Racial Equality, King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), Nadirshaw, Zenobia, and Baxter, Carol
Publication date:: 1990
Abstract:: This handbook is a response to the concern about the lack of information on good services for people with learning difficulties from black and ethnic minority communities. Previous discussions and actions in this field have tended to be disjointed and ad hoc. This handbook brings together the limited amount of ...

Ethnic diversity and mental health in London : recent developments.

Working to sustain progress : black and minority ethnic non-executive directors in London.

Improving health in London : case study : health talks for elderly Latin Americans.

Improving health in London : case study : Workshops for Community Health.

Papers from the conference 'Community development in health : addressing the confusions', held at the King's Fund Centre on 13 June 1984

Young carers in black and minority ethnic communities : workshop day report

Register of research projects related to health care needs of ethnic minorities

Asians in Britain : Asian foods and diets : King's Fund/DHSS training pack

Ethnic minorities and health care in London

Ethnic minority hospital staff : background paper for the conference `Race and employment in the NHS' held on 27 April 1983 at the King's Fund Centre

Race and employment in the NHS

An experiment in advocacy : the Hackney multi-ethnic women's health project : report of a conference organised by the King's Fund in collaboration with City and Hackney Community Health Council Held at the King's Fund Centre on 4th June 1984

A model policy for equal opportunities in employment in the NHS

Equal opportunities employment policies in the NHS : ethnic monitoring

The consumers' view : elderly people and community health services

Working towards racial equality in health care : the Haringey experience

Ethnic minority health authority membership : a survey

Racial equality : hospital doctors selection procedures

Racial equality : the nursing profession

Double discrimination : issues and services for people with learning difficulties from black and ethnic minority communities

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