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The power of the media to shape perceptions of mental illness

09 May 2014

Mental Health Practice

Art & Science

Headlines in the press that include words such as ‘psycho’, ‘bonkers’ or ‘madman’ have been used to provide a sensationalist hook, symbolising the fears that some...

Dedicated support in every hospital

27 April 2010

Nursing Standard

Feature

Reports have identified poor care for people with a learning disability. One RCN branch is calling for a specialist nurse in every hospital. Other nurses have...

Discover your bias

24 November 2009

Nursing Standard

Feature

Online questionnaires uncover people’s prejudices.

Them And Us

17 November 2009

Nursing Standard

Feature

All nurses encounter prejudice in their working and personal lives. In the first of a four-part series, Stephanie Northen considers what prejudice is and why it...

Ask the difficult questions

01 December 2009

Nursing Standard

General article

We all make judgements about people based on pre-conceived ideas. Recognising individuality is key to avoiding discrimination.

Out in the open

01 February 2006

Nursing Standard

Clinical digest

Health services are among the worst employers for gay, lesbian and transgender staff, according to the campaign group Stonewall – some nurses have even been...

Follow the leader

26 July 2005

Nursing Standard

Feature

There is a perception among the Indian and Pakistani communities that nursing is not an appropriate career for women. Aruna Dawda and her two nieces are breaking the...

Group therapy

08 December 2009

Nursing Standard

Feature

The role of education and training to overcome bias is the subject for the final part in the series on identifying and dealing with prejudice.

Travellers’ tales

27 June 2006

Nursing Standard

General article

Gypsies and travelling families face discrimination in access to health care as well as in the wider community, with the result that infant mortality rates remain...