by Reem Abu-Hayyeh | Apr 30, 2018 | Briefings, Headlines, Resources, Child Recruitment, Peace & Security
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.
by Medact | Jan 25, 2018 | Briefings, Resources, Human Rights
The available evidence shows that the objectives of significantly reducing the number of vulnerable individuals detained and the duration of their detention have not been achieved by the changes to policy and practice introduced since the initial review into welfare in detention of vulnerable persons produced by Mr Steven Shaw in January 2016.
In our submission to the new review we consider what has gone wrong, and make recommendations for what needs to happen to improve the situation.
by Josephine Head | Mar 9, 2017 | Briefings, Headlines, Climate & Environment, Food
In this briefing Medact and Eating Better examine UK dietary guidelines and make recommendations to the UK government on how they can drive the change towards more sustainable – as well as healthier – eating.
by Medact Staff | May 31, 2016 | Briefings, News, Peace & Security
A number of members of Medact from the Nuclear Weapons Group (NWG) have produced a paper for submission to Labour’s International Policy Commission Defence Review. The submission is based on a holistic approach to the concept of national security. This includes... by David McCoy | Aug 3, 2015 | Briefings, Climate & Environment, Divestment, Energy
This briefing by Dr David McCoy provides a structured and detailed examination of the arguments used by Jeremy Farrar (Wellcome Trust) and Charlie Jeffery (University of Edinburgh) to support continued investment in fossil fuel companies and ‘stakeholder... by Medact Staff | Jul 1, 2014 | Briefings, Health Needs of Migrants & Refugees, Human Rights
Medact believes that healthcare should be freely accessible for all who need it on ethical, humanitarian, public health and economic grounds. However, the government’s current policy trajectory is set to further hinder migrant access to healthcare services a move that... by Medact Staff | Jul 1, 2014 | Briefings, Health Needs of Migrants & Refugees, Human Rights
Summary According to the government, new measures are needed to combat ‘health tourism’ (i.e. visitors who come to the UK with the express intention of seeking free NHS care) and to improve the sustainability and fairness of the health system. It justifies this with... by Medact Staff | Jul 1, 2014 | Briefings, Health Needs of Migrants & Refugees, Human Rights
Any non-EEA citizen who is not ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK is liable for charging in secondary care, with some notable exemptions relating to membership to specific groups and specific services. However, eligibility for free primary care is unaffected by these... by Frank Boulton | Oct 12, 2013 | Briefings, Resources, Peace & Security
Medact member Frank Boulton has produced the following report on why nuclear weapons remain a very present danger. This briefing describes the current situation concerning nuclear weapons in a global context and why health professionals have a duty to act urgently....