Scottish health professionals call on Glasgow City Council not to support arms fairs

by | June 25, 2018 | Headlines, , ,

In light of the controversial Undersea Defence and Technology conference in Glasgow, health professionals in Scotland send an open letter to Glasgow City Council calling on them not to support arms fairs in future.

Over 150 Health Professionals Call For Scrapping Of Charges & ID Checks in NHS

by | June 1, 2018 | Headlines, In the News, Sign-Ons,

In a letter published in The Evening Standard, over 150 healthcare professionals call for the scrapping of healthcare charges and ID checks for migrants in the NHS.

Climate change threatens to undo decades’ worth of global health gains – but the health community can help to stop this

by | May 25, 2018 | Blogs, Headlines, ,

Fossil Free Health lead Deirdre writes on the vital role that health professionals can play in the divestment movement

First we closed our doors to patients – and now doctors too?

by | May 3, 2018 | Blogs, Headlines, ,

Despite a staff shortfall, the government has blocked visas for 400 doctors recruited by the NHS. Is government prioritising its commitment to immigration controls over patient well-being and public health?

The mental health of the UK Armed Forces and veterans – Medact submission to Defence Select Committee

by | April 30, 2018 | Briefings, Headlines, Resources, ,

We publish evidence submitted by Medact to the Defence Select Committee for its inquiry into the mental health of Armed Forces and veterans, outlining serious concerns related to the mental health impacts of the UK practice of recruiting adolescents to its military.

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The dangers of nuclear distraction

Jun 28, 2018 | Blogs,

Dr. Frank Boulton gives an overview and analysis of the latest developments about the Iran Deal, USA/North Korea and USA/Russia relations, and offers much-needed suggestions to reduce and ultimately end the threat of nuclear war.

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