Dr Matthew Shipsey is part of a drive for Irish medical schools to include sufficient guidance on the influences of social factors on health, including bringing people who are or have been homeless or substance abusers into medical schools to Read this article in full on The Equality Hub
In the present climate, prudent HEI administrators realise the importance of preparing robust responses to financial stress. Here, Glynne Stanfield of Eversheds Sutherland gives the top five things you need to know to plan for success. 1. Know your legal standing “You’ve Read this article in full on The Education Studio
Maternity and pregnancy discrimination is unfortunately still very common, what advice can midwives give to women who are experiencing discrimination or unfair treatment? Here we explain how to negotiate an exit from an employer. You can also read our separate Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
It’s a simple mistake. You work for a lifetime to make things more equal for BAME employees and other minority categories – you campaign in categories, you end up thinking in categories. You support the equalities legislation that is passed. You Read this article in full on The Equality Hub
Maternity and pregnancy discrimination is unfortunately still very common, and here we explain how to negotiate an exit from your employer if you are experiencing it. You can also read our separate page: 10 tips for returning from maternity leave. What Read this article in full on The Equality Hub
In October 2018, The Lancet published an epidemiological report on global use of caesarean sections – it put the UK figure at just over 26% of all births. This comes, perhaps not coincidentally, at a time when tokophobia (the Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
A recent HEPI survey revealed that nearly three-quarters of students think universities should consider the backgrounds of applicants. It comes after universities have been urged to review their admissions practices by the Government. What can schools and universities do to widen participation Read this article in full on The Education Studio
Mental health problems are on the rise in the western world. Suicide is now the leading cause of death in men under 50. Myriad factors contribute to the development of mental illness in any given individual but Professor Kate Pickett Read this article in full on The Equality Hub
Many pregnant women – especially those who have given birth before – have an innate sense of when they’ve gone into labour ‘for real’. However, if they show up to the labour ward of their local or chosen hospital too Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby
1-2-1 Doula & Breastfeeding Support Ltd will be celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week 2019 by hosting their 2nd public event in the UK. This is going to be a fun, interactive, educational and informative event. Everyone is welcome! There will be: Special Guest Speakers Q&A Read this article in full on Maternity, Midwifery and Baby