by Gordon Bruce | Feb 28, 2018 | Blogs, Health Needs of Migrants & Refugees, Health Through Peace, Human Rights, Peace & Security
A junior doctor writes about the harm to patients caused by the latest changes to the NHS regulations expanding the scope of charging migrants for healthcare, arguing that it complicates crucial decisions made by health professionals.
by Rajeka Lazarus | Jan 27, 2018 | Blogs, Climate & Environment, Food
A Medact member questions our appetite for cake sales in hospital foyers.
by Dr Ruth Wiggans | Oct 23, 2017 | Blogs, Health Needs of Migrants & Refugees, Health Through Peace, Human Rights, Peace & Security
What price are NHS health professionals willing to pay for a more ‘affordable’ service?
by Cavitha Vivekanthan | Oct 20, 2017 | Blogs, Human Rights, Peace & Security
“Is it better?” “It’s different” While setting off on a 3-day trip of getting eaten by leeches and being run down by cattle, I am curious to gain an insight into the life of my hiking guide who originates from one of the mountain villages of the Shan state in Myanmar.... by Medact Staff | Oct 5, 2017 | Actions, Blogs, Climate & Environment, Food
Medact’s work to improve hospital food follows from our new report, “Digesting The Indigestible”. But if you want to take more direct action, there is also our Campaign Toolkit, with plenty of ideas, inspiration and actions you can take to campaign for better hospital... by Guest Author | Oct 3, 2017 | Blogs, Climate & Environment, Food
North Bristol NHS is the largest hospital trust in the South West serving nearly a million people from Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. It also has a wider catchment area of around 3 million people who come from further afield to use their specialist... by Refugee Solidarity Group | Sep 30, 2017 | Blogs, Health Needs of Migrants & Refugees, Health Through Peace
Last weekend a group of 7 doctors and medical students from the Medact Refugee Solidarity Group drove to Calais to volunteer with the “Refugee First Aid and Support Team” – a group of primarily UK-based medics attempting to provide basic first aid to... by Medact | Sep 28, 2017 | Blogs, Climate & Environment, Food
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH)’s 90 wards and 1,700 beds provide health services to 2.5 million people in the city of Nottingham, as well as specialist services for an additional 3-4 million further afield. They are also one of the largest employers in the... by Medact | Sep 21, 2017 | Blogs, Climate & Environment, Food
If you want to get involved with campaigning for healthier and more sustainable food in your hospital, or in your community in general, you are not alone.
by Refugee Solidarity Group | Sep 19, 2017 | Blogs, Health Through Peace, Peace & Security, Refugee Solidarity Group
Benjamin Eder, member of the Refugee Solidarity Group writes about upcoming volunteer trip to Calais and Dunkirk. Next weekend from the 21st to 24th September, a team of us from Medact Refugee Solidarity Group are going to Calais and Dunkirk to help the Refugee First... by Feryal Awan | Aug 25, 2017 | Blogs, Health Through Peace, Peace & Security, Unnatural Disasters
Written by Yemeni Physician and Public health specialist, Nada Taqi, for Medact. This article is part of a blog series drawing attention to overlooked conflict zones. The series examines man-made disasters, which despite causing years of human suffering and... by Feryal Awan | Aug 10, 2017 | Blogs, Headlines, Nuclear Weapons
The already dangerous crisis in Korea has escalated further with the reckless rhetoric emanating from both the United States and the Democratic Republic of Korea. The wild threats issued by both sides only inflame an already explosive situation. If acted on...