by David McCoy | Aug 3, 2015 | Briefings, Climate & Environment
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, 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, 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, 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....