Author Archives: Richard AH White

I heard Michael Marmot speak at a zoom seminar of the Dartington Social Research Unit in the summer of 2021. If you google his name you will find a number of references to his work on health inequalities. What he … Continue reading →

I used to be proud to be able to call myself English, not for John Bullish reasons, but because largely I thought we had standards to be proud of: in legal terms Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, independent judiciary, … Continue reading →

Given the lack of an adequate government at present I have the following suggestions for a reshuffle. Prime Minister Gareth SouthgateChancellor of the Exchequer Raheem SterlingLord Chancellor Harry KaneHome Secretary Tyrone MingsForeign Secretary Jadon SanchoHealth Minister Kyle WalkerDefence Ministers (joint) … Continue reading →

Early Years Where did it all begin? I guess I could say that I come from a sporting family. I have a photo of my father, affectionately known to all as Bertie (though Daddy to me) when he was captain … Continue reading →

Nothing has changed since I wrote in December 2020. Covid is Johnson’s Falklands. The NHS is the British Navy which keeps him afloat. Or more accurately the hardworking front line staff which have dealt with crises in spite of its … Continue reading →

For the record I felt it necessary to set down my views on events during 2020. Not by way of aggrandisement but merely to illustrate my experience I set out my career. My blog is not widely available and it … Continue reading →

It is primarily a convenient site for me to record an important part of my professional life for posterity, if anyone is interested. It is also a self-justification for what I now hope to achieve. I have been interested in … Continue reading →

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