by A Medact Member | Sep 2, 2021 | Sign-Ons, Human Rights
Over 60,000 asylum seekers have been waiting more than six months for decisions about their claims. More than 12,000 of them are being housed at public expense, and subject to apparently random relocation around the UK without adequate (sometimes any) notice to them or their responsible clinicians. This is causing actual harm to them and (during the pandemic) making it harder to protect themselves and their communities from COVID.
by Rob Abrams | May 3, 2021 | Actions, Headlines, Climate & Environment
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!
by Nuclear Weapons Group | Mar 31, 2021 | Actions, Peace & Security
Take action to stop NatWest investing in nuclear weapons-producing countries.
by Medact Membership | Mar 16, 2021 | Sign-Ons, Climate & Environment
Plans to expand Leeds Bradford Airport not only risk more toxic air for nearby communities, they’re also a threat to the health and wellbeing of communities around the world already suffering the impacts of the climate crisis.
by Reem Abu-Hayyeh | Mar 2, 2021 | Actions, Headlines, Peace & Security
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.
by Guest Author | Jan 5, 2021 | Sign-Ons, Economic Justice
Children and families who are experiencing homelessness are facing severe risk, risk that has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. There is an urgent need to address the lack of adequate and decent temporary accommodation, and add capacity to the health system... by A Medact Member | Dec 22, 2020 | Sign-Ons, Climate & Environment
If you live in the East Midlands and work in health then please consider signing this letter calling on the Councils to stop investing in fossil fuels. The Councils of the East Midlands have over £180 million of their pension funds invested in the fossil fuel... by Siddhartha Mehta | Dec 17, 2020 | Actions, Campaign Updates, Headlines, News, Economic Justice
As a resurgence of COVID-19 cases threatens to undermine the success of the new tiered-restriction system, 12 of the UK’s leading public health organisations have written to the Prime Minister urging him to address the financial barriers currently undermining... by Ben Eder | Nov 27, 2020 | Actions, Headlines, Sign-Ons, Climate & Environment
When world leaders arrive in Glasgow for the COP26 climate talks in November 2021, they will have a critical choice to make: do we stick with business as usual, or do we lay the foundations for a fairer, healthier ecologically-sound future?
by Medact Scotland | Nov 23, 2020 | Actions, Headlines, Sign-Ons, Climate & Environment
With a year to go until the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, it’s time for the Scottish government to commit to serious action on climate change!
by Medact Yorkshire | Sep 4, 2020 | Sign-Ons, Climate & Environment
Investments in fossil fuels (oil, coal & gas) are driving climate breakdown and pose a serious financial risk to local pension holders. Recently, North Yorkshire County Council committed to the principle of divesting its pension funds from these damaging... by Siddhartha Mehta | Aug 20, 2020 | Actions, Campaign Updates, Headlines, Economic Justice
Sixteen of the UK’s leading public health organisations have written to Secretary of State for Housing Robert Jenrick urging him to extend the eviction ban due to be lifted Monday to avoid an evictions and homelessness crisis that could significantly contribute to an...