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SUMMARY:Alternative Training on Prevent in Healthcare #4
DESCRIPTION:Alternative Training on Prevent in Healthcare #4 – Nov 24 2021Watch this video on YouTube \nIt is possible to create a society in which our collective safety and wellbeing are prioritised. Developing trusting\, healthy relationships with all of our patients is essential to this work. \nHowever\, Prevent–with the government’s stated aim of identifying “vulnerability to radicalisation”–compromises all of this\, and is a source of harm and increased marginalisation. \nWhy is the NHS the only healthcare system in the world with a legal obligation to engage with such a strategy? What aren’t you being told about Prevent in safeguarding training? \nJoin the fourth in our series of online Alternative Trainings on Prevent to learn more.\nThis training will seek to shed light on some unanswered questions about Prevent. We will hear from: \n\nLatifa Akay—writer\, producer and Head of Collective Care at Act Build Change. Prior to this\, Latifa worked as Director of Education at Maslaha. She is a trustee at the Inclusive Mosque Initiative\,\nAmeen—a GP in east London\, and a member of Medact’s Securitisation of Health group\,\nMashal Iftikhar—a member of Medact’s Securitisation of Health Group and an NHS doctor training in psychiatry. She is passionate about health equity in mental illness and the intersection of criminal justice with mental health services.\n& more to be announced!\n\nThis event is particularly aimed at people who work or are training in\, study\, or who have worked in health. \nWe are aware that some people may feel some concern or worry about attending the event. As such\, we will be sending an email out to attendees prior to the event detailing how we will be seeking to make this event as safe and secure as possible. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/alternative-training-on-prevent-in-healthcare-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210929T144850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T143159Z
UID:24143-1637694000-1637699400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:PnP New Joiners Meeting: November 2021
DESCRIPTION:For anyone who is new to Patients Not Passports\, we’re holding our next New Joiners meeting on November 23rd at 7PM on Zoom. We’ll recap October’s National Week of Action\, talk about future strategies\, hear from some of the groups working on the Patients Not Passports campaign and explore the different ways you can get involved. \nThis meeting is the best way to get up to speed with the campaign and get connected with work going on across the country! \nRegister Here! \nMost of the Patients Not Passports work happens through locally focused campaign groups\, with groups based in: Sheffield\, Liverpool\, Manchester\, Bristol\, Brighton\, Birmingham\, Oxford; East\, South\, and South East London; Glasgow\, and Wales. \nIf you’re not in any of these places\, don’t worry! Docs Not Cops and Medact’s Migrant Solidarity Group work nationally\, or we can support you to set up your own local group. You don’t need to work in healthcare to be involved! To win we’ll need everyone working together to oppose NHS charging and there is room for everyone in the campaign. \nIf you can’t make the New Joiners meeting\, don’t worry—there’ll be another one in a few months or we can make time for a quick phone call with you or connect you directly with your local group. \nIf you have time\, you could check out How NHS staff are fighting back against the ‘hostile environment’ for an overview of the campaign\, or read Challenging Healthcare Charging in the NHS\, a briefing that examines where the Hostile Environment policies came from\, how they work\, what their impact is\, and what we can do about them.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/pnp-new-joiners-meeting-nov-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211017
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210910T084253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T105339Z
UID:23961-1634342400-1634428799@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Speaking out at COP 26 ─ climate media training for health workers
DESCRIPTION:As world leaders meet to discuss our future at the COP 26 climate talks\, health workers from across the UK will take action to demand the transformative changes we need to win both health justice and climate justice. Ahead of the conference\, Health for a Green New Deal is running a day-long\, specialised spokesperson training for health workers who are keen to speak out to the media. \n\n\n\nGiving comments and broadcast interviews to the media can seem daunting\, but health workers speaking out can be a powerful way to get our messages across to huge sections of the public. Confidence is key\, and this training will help you to feel prepared and ready to speak out with impact – at COP 26 and beyond! \n\n\n\nThe training\, led by Dr Rita Issa\, will go through the fundamentals of speaking to the press\, preparing for interviews to make sure you nail your messaging\, and we will run practice interviews with feedback from your peers. \n\n\n\nThere are 12 places on this training\, and we will prioritise places for people from the health community who are marginalised\, from communities who are under-represented in the media. If you are interested in attending\, please apply by telling us a bit about yourself in the form. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, get in touch with us on info@health4gnd.uk \n\n\n\n[Registration has now closed] \n\n\n\nAbout the lead trainer\n\n\n\nDr Rita Issa is a GP\, academic and activist. She’s appeared on the BBC\, ITV\, Sky News\, Al Jazeera and Novara Media\, among others\, and has trained through a number of media and communications groups\, including as part of the NEON spokesperson network. She’s led on a number of social media campaigns\, making millions of impressions across platforms like Twitter and Tumbler\, and is a columnist for the Independent\, most recently writing a series from her time aboard the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise. www.drritaissa.com | @DrRitaIssa
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/speaking-out-at-cop-26-climate-media-training-for-health-workers/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/09/Speaking-out-at-COP26.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210930T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210908T151840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T155402Z
UID:23938-1633024800-1633030200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Alternative Training on Prevent in Healthcare #3
DESCRIPTION:It is possible to create a society in which our collective safety and wellbeing are prioritised. Developing trusting\, healthy relationships with all of our patients is essential to this work. \nHowever\, Prevent – with the government’s stated aim of identifying “vulnerability to radicalisation” – compromises all of this\, and is a source of harm and increased marginalisation. \nWhy is the NHS the only healthcare system in the world with a legal obligation to engage with such a strategy? What aren’t you being told about Prevent in safeguarding training? \nJoin the third in our series of Alternative Trainings on Prevent online on Thursday 30th September at 6pm to learn more\nThis training will seek to shed light on some unanswered questions about Prevent. We will hear from: \n\nMembers of Medact’s Securitisation of Health Group\nFarzana Khan ─ a writer\, director\, cultural producer and award-winning arts educator\, Farzana is the Executive Director and Co-founder of Healing Justice London\nMore to be confirmed\n\nThis event is particularly aimed at people who work or are training in\, study\, or who have worked in health. \nWe are aware that some people may feel some concern or worry about attending the event. As such\, we will be sending an email out to attendees prior to the event detailing how we will be seeking to make this event as safe and secure as possible. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/alternative-training-on-prevent-in-healthcare-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210927T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210825T151424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T151424Z
UID:23804-1632769200-1632772800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Climate Clinic briefing call
DESCRIPTION:In the run-up to our Health Action for the Green New Deal Bill\, we will be running briefing calls on 13th and 27th September going over the process of setting up a Climate Clinic and how to have persuasive conversations with members of the public. \nYou can register for one or other call when you sign up to take part in the action.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/climate-clinic-briefing-call-27sep/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/08/H4GND-climate-clinic-actions.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210913T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210825T151313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T151334Z
UID:23802-1631559600-1631563200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Climate Clinic briefing call
DESCRIPTION:In the run-up to our Health Action for the Green New Deal Bill\, we will be running briefing calls on 13th and 27th September going over the process of setting up a Climate Clinic and how to have persuasive conversations with members of the public. \nYou can register for one or other call when you sign up to take part in the action.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/climate-clinic-briefing-call-13sep/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/08/H4GND-climate-clinic-actions.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210827T144736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T171539Z
UID:23827-1631214000-1631219400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Patients Not Passports — New Joiners meeting September 2021
DESCRIPTION:The best way to get up to speed with the campaign and get connected with work going on across the country is to come to our next New Joiners meeting on Thursday 9th September. We’ll cover campaign strategy\, hear from some of the groups working on the Patients Not Passports campaign\, and explore the different ways you can get involved. We’re currently building towards a national day of action in October\, so there’s lots to do! \n? Register for the next New Joiners meeting – Thurs 9th September ? \nMost of the Patients Not Passports work happens through locally focused campaign groups\, with groups based in: Sheffield\, Liverpool\, Manchester\, Bristol\, Brighton\, Birmingham\, Oxford; East\, South\, and South East London; Glasgow\, and Wales. If you’re not in any of these places\, don’t worry! Docs Not Cops and Medact’s Migrant Solidarity Group work nationally or we can support you to set up your own local group. You don’t need to work in healthcare to be involved! To win we’ll need everyone working together to oppose NHS charging and there is room for everyone in the campaign. \nIf you can’t make the next New Joiners meeting\, don’t worry – there’ll be another one in a few months or we can make time for a quick phone call with you or connect you directly with your local group. If you have time\, you could check out How NHS staff are fighting back against the ‘hostile environment’ for an overview of the campaign\, or read Challenging Healthcare Charging in the NHS\, a briefing that examines where the Hostile Environment policies came from\, how they work\, what their impact is\, and what we can do about them. \n? Register for the next New Joiners meeting – Thurs 9th September ?
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/patients-not-passports-new-joiners-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online,Training
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210824T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210809T153821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T155117Z
UID:23709-1629831600-1629837000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Movement Builders: What’s the deal with COP 26?
DESCRIPTION:What’s the deal with COP 26? Join us for the August Movement Builders Session of the Health for a Green New Deal Campaign to find out what to expect at COP 26. We’ll be joined by speakers from the COP 26 Coalition and Glasgow Calls out Polluters to dive into some of the key issues at COP to inform how we organise and take action for climate justice! \nIf you’re brand new to Health for a Green New Deal\, we’re running an optional onboarding 30 minutes before the main meeting. Feel free to join us for the onboarding to hear about Health for a Green New Deal’s message\, organising principles and our strategy to win! \nJoin us at 18.30 for the onboarding for newcomers\, or join us at 19.00 for the main session. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/movement-builders-whats-the-deal-with-cop-26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online,Talks & Lectures,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210809T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210809T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210708T163309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T173510Z
UID:23626-1628535600-1628541000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Onboarding Call: Health for a Green New Deal
DESCRIPTION:Health for a Green New Deal is building a grassroots-powered health movement for a just and green society\, one that prioritises the health of people and planet. All those who work in or study health are welcome to join us and help build the movement! \nInterested in getting involved in Health for a Green New Deal? Join us for an onboarding session to find out everything you need to know about our plan to build unstoppable social pressure for a transformative Green New Deal. \nEach onboarding session lasts approximately 90 mins and covers our strategy\, message\, organising principles and the ways you can get involved in Health for a Green New Deal – from joining a national coordinating team to setting up a local hub. \nSign up below to join an upcoming onboarding session. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/h4gnd-onboarding-call-9-aug/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/07/H4GND-onboarding-call.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210428T142346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T130206Z
UID:23003-1621965600-1621971000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Alternative Training on Prevent in Healthcare #2
DESCRIPTION:It is possible to create a society in which our collective safety and wellbeing are prioritised. Developing trusting\, healthy relationships with all of our patients is essential to this work. \nHowever\, Prevent – with the government’s stated aim of identifying “vulnerability to radicalisation” – compromises all of this\, and is a source of harm and increased marginalisation. \nWhy is the NHS the only healthcare system in the world with a legal obligation to engage with such a strategy? What aren’t you being told about Prevent in safeguarding training? \nJoin our Alternative Training on Prevent online on Tuesday 25th May at 6pm to learn more\nThis training will seek to shed light on some unanswered questions about Prevent. We will hear from: \n\nMembers of Medact’s Securitisation of Health Group (SHG)\nSusan Wright ─ a crime and human rights barrister acting for defendants\, NGOs and other organisations on a range of public law matters\nReem Abu-Hayyeh ─ Campaigns and Policy Lead: Peace and Security at Medact\nDr Lyn Jenkins ─ a retired GP/ ophthalmologist\, bereavement support volunteer\, and heading up In My Own Bed Please\, a lobby group advocating for improved palliative care at home in emergencies\n\nThis event is particularly aimed at people who work or are training in\, study\, or who have worked in health. \nWe are aware that some people may feel some concern or worry about attending the event. As such\, we will be sending an email out to attendees prior to the event detailing how we will be seeking to make this event as safe and secure as possible. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/alternative-training-on-prevent-in-healthcare-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/04/2-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210421T102711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T112511Z
UID:22902-1621537200-1621542600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Onboarding Call: Health for a Green New Deal
DESCRIPTION:Health for a Green New Deal is building a grassroots-powered health movement for a just and green society\, one that prioritises the health of people and planet. All those who work in or study health are welcome to join us and help build the movement! \nInterested in getting involved in Health for a Green New Deal? Join us for an onboarding session to find out everything you need to know about our plan to build unstoppable social pressure for a transformative Green New Deal. \nEach onboarding session lasts approximately 90 mins and covers our strategy\, message\, organising principles and the ways you can get involved in Health for a Green New Deal – from joining a national coordinating team to setting up a local hub. \nSign up below to join an upcoming onboarding session\n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/onboarding-call-health-for-a-green-new-deal-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/04/h4gnd-onboarding-calls.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210510T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210421T102632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T103149Z
UID:22899-1620673200-1620678600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Onboarding Calls: Health for a Green New Deal
DESCRIPTION:Health for a Green New Deal is building a grassroots-powered health movement for a just and green society\, one that prioritises the health of people and planet. All those who work in or study health are welcome to join us and help build the movement! \n\n\n\nInterested in getting involved in Health for a Green New Deal? Join us for an onboarding session to find out everything you need to know about our plan to build unstoppable social pressure for a transformative Green New Deal. \n\n\n\nEach onboarding session lasts approximately 90 mins and covers our strategy\, message\, organising principles and the ways you can get involved in Health for a Green New Deal – from joining a national coordinating team to setting up a local hub. \n\n\n\nSign up below to join an upcoming onboarding session\n\n\n\n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/h4gnd-onboarding-calls/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/04/ONBOARDING-CALL-IG.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210305T160216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T160216Z
UID:22153-1619118000-1619123400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Green Jobs MP Lobbying Training (Session 2)
DESCRIPTION:In the build up to our Health Lobby of MPs for Green Jobs\, we will be running MP lobbying training sessions together with Hope For Future on 12th April and 22nd April. \nFind out more about the Health Lobby and sign up for one of the training sessions here
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/green-jobs-mp-lobbying-training-session-1-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/03/H4GND-mp-lobby.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210412T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210305T160141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T160141Z
UID:22151-1618254000-1618259400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Green Jobs MP Lobbying Training (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:In the build up to our Health Lobby of MPs for Green Jobs\, we will be running MP lobbying training sessions together with Hope For Future on 12th April and 22nd April. \nFind out more about the Health Lobby and sign up for one of the training sessions here
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/green-jobs-mp-lobbying-training-session-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/03/H4GND-mp-lobby.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210329T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20210305T155709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T170423Z
UID:22149-1617040800-1617046200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Alternative Training on Prevent in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:It is possible to create a society in which our collective safety and wellbeing are prioritised. Developing trusting\, healthy relationships with all of our patients is essential to this work. \nHowever\, Prevent ─ with the government’s stated aim of identifying “vulnerability to radicalisation” ─ compromises all of this\, and is a source of harm and increased marginalisation. \nWhy is the NHS the only healthcare system in the world with a legal obligation to engage with such a strategy? What aren’t you being told about Prevent in safeguarding training? \nJoin our Alternative Training on Prevent online on Monday 29th March at 6pm to learn more\nThis training will seek to shed light on some unanswered questions about Prevent. We will hear from: \n\nMembers of Medact’s Securitisation of Health Group (SHG)\nDr Tarek Younis ─ a cultural and clinical critical psychologist and lecturer in psychology\nMarcelo Camus ─ member of Medact’s SHG\, a social practice artist and co-founder and organiser of the Social Art Network\nReem Abu-Hayyeh ─ Campaigns and Policy Lead: Peace and Security at Medact\n\nThis event is particularly aimed at people who work or are training in\, study\, or who have worked in health. \nWe are aware that some people may feel some concern or worry about attending the event. As such\, we will be sending an email out to attendees prior to the event detailing how we will be seeking to make this event as safe and secure as possible. \nThe event is now full! You can register for the waiting list below: \nAdd your name to the waiting list
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/alternative-training-on-prevent-in-healthcare/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/03/2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201013T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201013T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20200917T153323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T110630Z
UID:20834-1602613800-1602619200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Making effective Freedom of Information Requests [repeat]
DESCRIPTION:Due to the popularity and success of our first FOI training in August\, we are organising this repeat session on 13th October.\nGovernment and other public bodies often hide their activities behind a wall of secrecy. This session will offer practical advice on how to penetrate these walls\, extract information and increase transparency using a key investigative research technique. \nOur Research Manager will provide you with the know-how to make effective Freedom of Information requests\, which can form a useful part of many campaigns for social justice.  The session will be suitable for people who have never made an FOI request before and those who have done but would like to improve their skills. \nThe workshop will include: \n\nWhat information the the FOI Act entitles you to\, and from whom\nThe ways public bodies are legally obliged to help you find information\nHow to draft an effective request and avoid cost exemptions\nHow to appeal against unjustified disclosure refusals\, including arguing the public interest case\n\nWe are now oversubscribed\, but you can register your interest below to be added to the waiting list and we will let you know if a space becomes available \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/making-effective-freedom-of-information-requests-repeat/
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2020/07/redacted-document.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200812T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T042239
CREATED:20200714T165055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T101453Z
UID:20504-1597257000-1597262400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Making effective Freedom of Information Requests
DESCRIPTION:Government and other public bodies often hide their activities behind a wall of secrecy. This session will offer practical advice on how to penetrate these walls\, extract information and increase transparency using a key investigative research technique. \n\n\n\nOur Research Manager will provide you with the know-how to make effective Freedom of Information requests\, which can form a useful part of many campaigns for social justice.  The session will be suitable for people who have never made an FOI request before and those who have done but would like to improve their skills. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will include: \n\n\n\n\nWhat information the the FOI Act entitles you to\, and from whom\n\n\n\nThe ways public bodies are legally obliged to help you find information\n\n\n\nHow to draft an effective request and avoid cost exemptions\n\n\n\nHow to appeal against unjustified disclosure refusals\, including arguing the public interest case\n\n\n\n\nWe are now oversubscribed\, but you can register your interest below to be added to the waiting list and we will let you know if a space becomes available. \n\n\n\n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/making-effective-freedom-of-information-requests/
CATEGORIES:Online,Training
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