Yvonne Coghill
Why the gloomy claims about BME representation at board level don’t add up
Don’t believe the assertion that diversity on NHS boards is declining, writes WRES director
Yvonne Coghill: Why you should nominate a colleague for an RCNi Award
Too few nurses from black and minority ethnic backgrounds receive awards for their efforts, perhaps because so few are nominated by colleagues. Winning an award boosts confidence and self-esteem and is good for career development, so show your appreciation for a colleague and nominate them for an RCNi award, says Yvonne Coghill
Yvonne Coghill: Grenfell Tower nurse makes me proud of our profession
Simone Williams, one of the first nurses on the scene at the Grenfell Tower fire, worked through the night to help those affected. Her selflessness, kindness and caring are an inspiration to us all, says Yvonne Coghill.
Yvonne Coghill: The evidence on race discrimination in the NHS can no longer be ignored
Data collected under the Workforce Race Equality Standard proved that BME staff have a worse experience in the NHS than their white colleagues. Now the standard is entering a new phase, focused on helping organisations to implement change
Yvonne Coghill: The way nurses are being treated is a national tragedy
A footballer earns £537,000 a week while nurses go to food banks and do extra shifts just to make ends meet. What kind of world do we live in, asks Yvonne Coghill.
Yvonne Coghill: Implementing an evidence-based approach to workforce race equality
Demonstrable leadership, an effective communications strategy and celebrating your successes are essential to embedding inclusion and equality in NHS organisations, says NHS England's Yvonne Coghill.
Yvonne Coghill: increase in number of senior BME nurses and midwives is great news
We still have a long way to go to achieve a fair and equitable system for all NHS nurses and midwives, but data from the second Workforce Race Equality Standard report shows we are moving in the right direction, says Yvonne Coghill.
Yvonne Coghill: The NHS is at the forefront of change for BME people in the workplace
The Workforce Race Equality Standard has raised awareness of inequality in the NHS, with robust action plans in place to make changes for the better, says Yvonne Coghill.
Yvonne Coghill: The NHS could learn a lot from inspiring leaders like Barack Obama
As US President Barack Obama prepares to leave the White House, Yvonne Coghill’s thoughts turn to the great leaders of the NHS who try to deliver the best possible care to patients every day.
Yvonne Coghill: resilience is key to good leadership
Resilience, drive and energy are essential traits for people in leadership positions in the NHS, especially for those from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, says Yvonne Coghill.
Nurse leader: This Black History Month let's celebrate diversity in the NHS
As we celebrate Black History Month, let's make positive changes and help shape the diverse NHS workforce of the future, says Yvonne Coghill.
Mary Seacole statue campaign epitomises the strength of nursing
First statue of a black woman in England