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Beyond good intentions

Nicola Lee An RCN nurse adviser

Nicola Lee explains how the new Disability Equality Duty will affect nurses, patients and NHS bodies

From next month public authorities will have to show that they are actively promoting equal opportunities for people with disabilities under the Disability Equality Duty (DED). The duty came into effect on December 4.

Nursing Standard. 21, 16, 64-64. doi: 10.7748/ns.21.16.64.s71

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