Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: We need a non-militarised response
Medact members have called for a non-militarised response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, rejecting calls for increased UK military spending. Responding to an article in the BMJ by Martin McKee which said that we “cannot call for more money to prevent...Open letter — The Policing Bill and Mental Health
An open letter by mental health professionals to express concern over the negative impact of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill on young people’s mental health and escalation in ‘criminal’ behaviour.
Access to healthcare during a pandemic – a nurse’s perspective
This is a guest blog for the Patients Not Passports No Borders in the NHS Week of Action by Kirit, a nurse in the NHS, exploring the impacts of COVID-19 and the Hostile Environment on access to healthcare for marginalised people.
“You Must Act” — a message to world leaders from the doctors of Scotland ahead of COP 26
The climate crisis is the greatest public health threat of the 21st century. With this action, doctors of Scotland can help send a message to those in power at COP 26.
End unnecessary and harmful asylum accommodation transfers
Join us in writing to the Home Secretary to oppose policies that are so clearly causing harm to asylum seekers.
East Midlands Council – Divest from Fossil Fuels!
If you live in the East Midlands and work in health then please consider signing this letter calling on the Councils to stop investing in fossil fuels. The Councils of the East Midlands have over £180 million of their pension funds invested in the fossil fuel...DSEI arms fair: Nurse opposes the UK arms trade
Gay Lee, a nurse in England, explains why she as a health worker opposes the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair.
DSEI arms fair: Doctor opposes UK arms trade
Dr. Ruth Arnold, a GP in England, explains why she as a health worker opposes the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair.
Medact AGM, Dinner on Food Justice & Faslane Demo
A busy, productive and enjoyable weekend was had by Medact members in Glasgow and beyond on 21st and 22nd September. Held in Kinning Park Centre, a converted Victorian school close to public transport, with delicious food provided by social enterprise Milk, and music...Jonathan Grigg from Doctors Against Diesel discusses Air Pollution on BBC News
Jonathan Grigg from Doctors Against Diesel discussing Air Pollution
Dr Neal Russell on Al Jazeera
In July 2018, over a dozen healthcare professionals who received medals for their work during the Ebola Crisis in West Africa, returned their honours to the government in protest of the hostile environment policies in the NHS, including upfront charging and ID checks.