Health Lobby of MPs for Green Jobs

by | May 3, 2021 | Actions, Headlines,

This May, we’re taking action to convince MPs of the public health case for creating millions of good, secure green jobs post-COVID. Join us!

The public health case for a Green New Deal

by | April 8, 2021 | Briefings, Headlines,

In this new briefing, our Climate & Health Group make the public health case for a transformative Green New Deal.

Solidarity statement – Inadequate NHS pay

by | March 12, 2021 | Blog, Headlines, Position Statements,

Our Economic Justice & Health Group have written a solidarity statement with health and social care workers opposing the proposed pay plan for NHS staff outlined by the Government.

ICAN Cities Appeal

by | March 2, 2021 | Actions, Headlines,

Join us in taking action to encourage your local council to support the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, by joining the ICAN Cities Appeal.

Health Versus Wealth? UK economic policy and public health during COVID-19

by | February 16, 2021 | Briefings, Headlines,

In this new briefing, our Economic Justice & Health Group shine a light on the UK government’s assumption that the health of the public and the economy are in tension.

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Why We All Have a Duty to Kill The Bill

Apr 27, 2021 | Videos,

https://youtu.be/ymIsP3H5TRk The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (PCSC) is a dangerous piece of legislation that undermines our fundamental rights, threatens all our safety, and implicates health workers in the expansion of violent police powers. Medact and...

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