Background While ethnic disparities in health and health care are increasing, evidence on
how to enhance quality of care and reduce inequalities remains limited. Despite growth in the …

Introduction There is a lack of published research into the perceptions of ‘non-users’ of copper
intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs). Despite this being one of the most commonly …

Talking with anyone about how they would like to be cared for at the end of their lives is rarely
going to be an easy task. However, being aware of the communication skills that can help …

The last UK Census revealed that 8 per cent of people in England or Wales do not speak
English (or Welsh) as their main language. Of these ‘Non-English-speaking background’(NESB…

Background There is a growing interest in how doctors learn from narratives about individual
cases, reflected, for example, in the use of e-portfolios. Aim This study aimed to evaluate …

As numbers of minority ethnic elders are predicted to rise, a new resource has been
developed to help staff working with people from these diverse backgrounds. Jackie Beavan …

This paper explores entanglements and flows of power, performativity and related becoming
subjectivities, in a rich thicket of lived experience in a global bank. The inquiry focuses on …

… A special thank-you goes out to Jackie Beavan, who is a shining example of the teacher and
researcher I aim to be. Jackie has been a great support and a fantastic person to be around …

… which is provided through the National Cancer Action Team, for the access to the Advanced
Communication Skills training, and in particular to Alison Littleford and Jackie Beavan. …

Advance Care Planning (ACP) is an essential part of end of life care in the UK and most
developed countries. It enables more people to live well and die as they would choose, and has …