Hiroshima Day Appeal 2018
Our annual appeal remembers the anniversary of the world’s first nuclear bomb being dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.
Royal College of General Practitioners divests from fossil fuels!
The Royal College of General Practitioners is divesting from all fossil fuels. Dr Deirdre Duff shares this exciting news.
Returning Ebola Medals to the Government In Protest at the Hostile Environment
On Tuesday 24 July, Medact supported healthcare workers and humanitarians to return their government honours in protest at the ‘hostile environment’ policies in the NHS.
Scottish health professionals call on Glasgow City Council not to support arms fairs
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
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
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?
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
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.
#HungerForFreedom: Practical notes from a doctor for hunger strikers
In light of the hunger strike in Yarl’s Wood IRC, we publish practical notes for people on strike produced by Medact trustee Dr. Frank Arnold.
Healthcare shouldn’t be a hostile environment…
This winter, you can help us stop damaging changes to the NHS.
Nobel Peace Prize Statement
A statement from ICAN UK in reaction to the awarding of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize to ICAN
Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty opens for signature by world leaders
UK absent as UN States line up to sign this important new nuclear treaty