by Nuclear Weapons Group | May 10, 2018 | Blogs, Nuclear Weapons
Dr. Elizabeth Waterston explains the impacts of nuclear war and exposes the myths surrounding the use of nuclear weapons as a ‘deterrent’, before answering the crucial question: how can we end the nuclear threat?
by Reem Abu-Hayyeh | May 3, 2018 | Blogs, Headlines, Migration & Health
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?
by Gordon Bruce | Feb 28, 2018 | Blogs, Health Through Peace, Human Rights, Migration & Health, 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 Frank Boulton | Oct 30, 2017 | Blogs, Nuclear Weapons, Peace & Security
In his latest of a series of ‘Open Democracy’ articles on the Korean crisis, Paul Rogers (12 October) predicted that there could well be a nuclear war between the US and North Korea by November 2019. President Trump, by stating that North Korea will not be allowed to... by Dr Ruth Wiggans | Oct 23, 2017 | Blogs, Health Through Peace, Human Rights, Migration & Health, 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 Migrant Solidarity Group | Sep 30, 2017 | Blogs, Health Through Peace, Migration & Health
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.
