Debilitating discrimination

Article Abstract:

The Disabilities Discrimination Bill will create employment rights for those with disabilities and will make employers responsible for their working environments. The NHS will be under close scrutiny as a public body and may be encouraged to take a lead. Guinette Davies, adviser for the RCN's Work-Injured Nurses Group, believes that disability organisations will want to establish case law and be keen to take up the gauntlet on behalf of disabled persons.

Social aspects, Nurses, Employment discrimination

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Life support: the recruitment and management policies of some aid agencies are under fire in a new report

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A report by aid agencies commissioned by the British Red Cross, Save the Children Fund, and International Health Exchange found several flaws in the system of recruitment and management. Selections processes are often casual and workers are poorly briefed before departure to conflict zones. Agencies have agreed that a code of practice on recuitment and management of staff is required, helped by the creation of a professional body.

Human resource management, International Committee of the Red Cross

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Child death inquiry calls for increase in support for HVs

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The 'Paul - Death Through Neglect' inquiry into the death of a 15-month old baby has revealed a need for greater child protection support for health visitors. Paul died of neglect, after being left soaked in urine and covered in sores. A recent survey has revealed that over half of health visitors questioned were refused a referral to social services, which resulted in unbearable stress on the health visitor.

Management, Services, Visiting nurses, Child welfare workers

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