Race relations

Article Abstract:

Ensuring that people from Britain's ethnic minorities have good access to health care services is as important as the services available. Senior lecturer in race and health at the University of Central Lancashire, England, Carol Baxter feels that health visitors have a duty to target their services to the needs of the particular clients in the communities they serve. She points out that health visitors from the ethnic minorities have often been instrumental in empowering clients in multiracial inner-city areas, but is concerned that the needs of the Chinese community are frequently overlooked.

Health aspects, Medical care, Demographic aspects, Minorities

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Invested interest

Article Abstract:

Commercial sponsorship may provide extra services for patients but nurses should be wary of compromising their integrity. Companies may sponsor attendance at education courses or directly fund nursing posts. Most companies mainatain they do not oblige nurses to use their products. However, professional organisations have recognised possible conflicts. For example, the Royal College of Nursing's new guidelines on sponsorship stress that suitability should dictate product selection.

Analysis, Economic aspects, Nursing, Corporate sponsorship

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Father and child reunion: A group of health visitors run a course to help rebuild relationships between male prisoners and their children

Article Abstract:

A parentcraft course is being run by the health visitor service, the prison education department and the voluntary sector, at a men's prison. This followed a successful roadshow involving cheap play ideas, a role play session and the Relate stall. The course started with a one-day workshop, extending to a five-day course, which covered health, nutrition, safety, and child development, with an emphasis on practical skills. Further courses are to take place.

Child care, Study and teaching, Parenting

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