Training African nurses in Africa, which is what Do Good Charity supports financially, is generally viewed positively here. It’s deemed a worthwhile cause because we’re investing in poor people’s education and training. This is something that will benefit them for life and is never a waste: education for education’s sake.
I'm a writer/researcher and a retired nurse. I worked in the NHS for over 30 years – as a nurse, midwife, specialist heath visitor and senior manager. I've also worked as a charity fundraiser. I retain a keen interest in the politics of health and illness in the developing and developed world. I have a specific interest in Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) with an associated website: www.shiftingsands.org.uk. Contact me at bridthehir@gmail.com
Thursday, 5 December 2013
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
NICE and banning smoking on NHS premises
If today’s media temperature is any indication, support for a ban on smoking across NHS premises and grounds is now widespread.
Labels:
Choice,
NICE,
Second hand smoke,
Smoking,
Smoking bans hospitals,
Smoking cessation,
Stigma
Location:
London, UK
Bribing mothers to breast feed
A controversial pilot NOSH (NOurishing Start for Health) that will financially reward new breastfeeding mothers is being launched in deprived areas of South Yorkshire and Derbyshire where breastfeeding rates are low.
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