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An introduction to commissioning language interpreting services
Lillie, Wendy, Director, Everyday Language Solutions, Race Equality Foundation, 2011
The presentation will highlight key stages in the commissioning process including how to test and evaluate potential providers’ services not... -
Commissioning and procurement: Interpretation and translating services (ITS) at Nottingham University Hospitals
Towlson, Renata, Senior Procurement Officer, University of Nottingham Hospitals Trust, Race Equality Foundation, 2011
Commissioning and procurement are two sides of the same coin; however procurement can be run as a separate process and commissioning cannot. This... -
The need for and provision of interpreting services in primary care
Gill, Paramjit, GP, Race Equality Foundation, 2011
This will briefly cover language diversity and research highlighting use, or lack of interpreters within general practice. -
Workshop 2: Breaking through the language barrier in health care
Smith, Stephanie & Musgrove, Claire, Language Point, Race Equality Foundation, 2011
This workshop looked at the results of a survey with interpreters and patients in Sunderland. -
Workshop 4: Interpreting in a mental health context
Costa, Beverley, Director, Mothertongue, Race Equality Foundation, 2011
This workshop looks at the use of interpretors in a mental health context, highlighting some of the issues and fears of patients and clinicians. -
Workshop 5: Interpreting and translation services in the context of information and access
Knight, David, Informatics Directorate, Department of Health, Race Equality Foundation, 2011
This presentation looks at interpreting and translating services in the context of current NHS policy, notably the 'Information Revolution'... -
Becoming a leader by Raymond Johnson
Johnson, R, 2010
Raymond gave a personal account of his transition from being educated in a special school to the world of work. The importance of advocacy in helping... -
Becoming an adult, becoming a student
Lowe, R, Brighton and Hove Youth Council, 2010
Rohan spoke of his positive experience of moving into further education and being treated as a young adult. He described his independence and making... -
Exploring the evidence: lessons for transitions from research findings
Mir, Dr G, Centre for Health and Social Care, 2010
An overview of research on ethnicity and learning disabilities in past 10 years. There is expectation for the planning and communication process and... -
From parent to employee
Atanda, H, 2010
The process of gaining employment was examined. From applying for a work position, the availability of accessible application packs, to gaining...
Presentations
This section provides access to presentations using during our past events. The presentations examine issues relating to race equality and healthcare, and complement the findings within the Better Health briefing collection.
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