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Equality
Our articles on equality look at all forms of combating discrimination.
Latest articles
Opening the doors to job equality
The public sector equality duty came into force in April 2011 as part of the Equality Act.
Improving support for staff and patients with Aspergers' syndrome
I am a nurse who has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism that is now recognised as a condition in adulthood as well as childhood.
Another dimension
Ann Begley examines the ethical principles underlying good professional behaviour
Champions for equality in health
Juliet Chambers explains the aims of the chief nursing officer’s black and minority ethnic advisory group
Equality control
Government policies in England risk jeopardising hard-earned progress on ending discrimination for black and minority ethnic (BME) healthcare professionals and their patients, according to the RCN.
Improving support for staff and patients with Aspergers' syndrome
I am a nurse who has been diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism that is now recognised as a condition in adulthood as well as childhood.
More equal than ever
Frances Pickersgill outlines the new responsibilities and rules that apply to healthcare providers
Opening the doors to job equality
The public sector equality duty came into force in April 2011 as part of the Equality Act.
Respect for religious views
Sidone Chilufya asks if employers are fair to everyone who wants to show their faith
Setting the standards for entry
People with a disability face many barriers if they want to become nurses, says Chih Hoong Sin
Take a seat at the top
Every foundation trust has a council of governors, an integral part of the governance structure that ensures the board remains accountable to local stakeholders, staff and the public.
Temping top-up
Agency nurses are soon to be accorded enhanced employment rights. From October 1, a change in the law will ensure that all temporary workers have many of the same rights enjoyed by permanent staff.
Mentorship
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Mentorship enables student nurses to apply their theoretical knowledge and put it into practice in a clinical situation.
Working abroad
Read and learn from others' experience of working in different countries.
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