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SUMMARY:Medact's Strategy – Online Call: Medact's Priorities 2
DESCRIPTION:As part of the movement for health justice\, your voice is vital in shaping the future of Medact’s work. \n\n\n\nWe’re developing our strategy for 2025–2030 together\, and it’s crucial that it reflects the insights of those driving change on the ground. This is your opportunity to influence its direction! \n\n\n\nJoin the online calls\n\n\n\nWe are holding four two online strategy calls: two themes\, each with two dates. Sign up below! (Please only sign up to one of each theme.) \n\n\n\nMedact’s Priorities: What should our movement focus on in the next 5 years?These sessions offer a space to discuss how Medact organises its work and to gather members’ input on the most important priorities for our movement over the next five years.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medacts-strategy-online-call-medacts-priorities-2/
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Medact's Strategy – Online Call: Medact's Priorities 1
DESCRIPTION:As part of the movement for health justice\, your voice is vital in shaping the future of Medact’s work. \n\n\n\nWe’re developing our strategy for 2025–2030 together\, and it’s crucial that it reflects the insights of those driving change on the ground. This is your opportunity to influence its direction! \n\n\n\nJoin the online calls\n\n\n\nWe are holding four two online strategy calls: two themes\, each with two dates. Sign up below! (Please only sign up to one of each theme.) \n\n\n\nMedact’s Priorities: What should our movement focus on in the next 5 years?These sessions offer a space to discuss how Medact organises its work and to gather members’ input on the most important priorities for our movement over the next five years.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medacts-strategy-online-call-medacts-priorities-1/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250611T210000
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SUMMARY:Medact North East Meeting: June
DESCRIPTION:Medact North East are a collective of health workers and students based across the North East\, from Northumberland to Newcastle to Middlesbrough! \n\n\n\nCurrently we are working on a climate justice campaign\, supporting a grassroots group to win the fight against a large waste incinerator on Teesside\, which would pollute the air of the local community as well as accelerating the climate crisis.  \n\n\n\nWe are also exploring campaigns around migrant health justice issues through our new ‘Migrant Health’ group.  This includes supporting No to Hassockfield which is fighting to shut down a women’s detention centre in County Durham.     \n\n\n\nThe group meets monthly. Each meeting is facilitated by a different person and they welcome new members! The time is used to discuss current campaigns and anything else relevant. For more information or to join a meeting in-person\, get in touch at northeast@medact.org or subscribe below.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-north-east-meeting-june2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T193000
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SUMMARY:Medact Glasgow meeting: June
DESCRIPTION:Medact Glasgow is a collective of healthcare workers\, students and people from other related social disciplines. We organise around\, learn about and share information on campaigns related to health justice. \n\n\n\nOur current focus is on fighting fuel poverty. We are working alongside Fuel Poverty Action\, who organise for affordable and sustainable energy and against the inadequate living conditions which are making people sick. \n\n\n\nOur main meeting is in person (or you can join on Zoom) on the second Tuesday of each month – all are welcome! Please get in touch with us on glasgow@medact.org if you want to join our meetings or find out more\, or subscribe to the mailing list:
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-glasgow-june2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
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SUMMARY:Medact Bristol group meeting: June
DESCRIPTION:Medact Bristol is interested and engaged in local\, national and international issues that affect public health. Since its creation\, Medact Bristol has focused its efforts on campaigns on climate\, environment and sustainability\, divestment\, and migrant access to healthcare. The group’s most recent focus was supporting Reclaim our Buses\, a campaign in Bristol to bring buses back into public control. They are now supporting a tenant-led campaign for healthy housing. New members are welcome! Sign up below to receive updates from the group and links to join meetings.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/bristol-june-2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250508T161758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T163300Z
UID:35684-1749295800-1749315600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact Bloc @ No More Austerity 2.0 Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Medact is going to the upcoming demo – No More Austerity 2.0! Amidst rising living costs and growing pressure on overstretched public services\, the Government is making sweeping cuts to welfare\, winter fuel payments\, and adult social care in order to fund increased military spending. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’re demanding welfare\, not warfare – join us! \n\n\n\n11.30am – Assemble \n\n\n\n12pm – March! \n\n\n\nOrganised by The People’s Assembly\, this national demonstration makes three main demands: \n\n\n\n\nNo to Austerity 2.0 – Fund our public services.\n\n\n\nTax the Rich – Empower workers\, not big business.\n\n\n\nWelfare\, not Warfare – Stop attacks on disabled people.\n\n\n\n\nIf you’re new to Medact\, it’ll be a great way to meet people already involved and get connected with a campaign group. We’ll have a banner and placards\, and we’ll march together from Portland Place to Whitehall. Remember to wear sturdy shoes\, bring snacks\, water\, warm clothes\, and a fully charged phone.  \n\n\n\nMake sure you register below to get details nearer the time\, including a link to join an optional WhatsApp Group to stay in touch with the bloc on the day!  \n\n\n\nIf you want to make banners and hang out with us beforehand\, come to our banner and placard making session on Thursday 29th May\, 6–8pm in Medact’s London office (Bethnal Green). Indicate you’d like to join us for this in the form below! If you have any questions or concerns ahead of the day – you can email our Movement Organiser\, Cal – calumbarnes@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/welfare-not-warfare-march/
LOCATION:Portland Place
CATEGORIES:Actions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250605T203000
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SUMMARY:Medact Leeds group meeting: June
DESCRIPTION:The Leeds group come together monthly for meetings\, mostly online and sometimes in person! Medact Leeds are organising locally for climate and health justice as part of the Health for a Green New Deal network\, and also taking action to end the hostile environment\, campaigning for Patients Not Passports. All are welcome. Please sign up to the mailing list to join the group.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/leeds-june2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T193000
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SUMMARY:Securitisation of Health group meeting: June
DESCRIPTION:What is the securitisation of health? \n\n\n\nA number of policing and counter-extremism measures are embedded by the government into UK health services\, which at times require health workers to work closely with the police and other security agencies. \n\n\n\nThese measures risk undermining therapeutic relationships\, confidentiality and trust in practitioners – as well as drawing health services and workers into becoming an arm of policing and counter-terror agencies. \n\n\n\nThrough research and campaigns\, Medact aims to shift understandings of ‘security’\, from typically “hard” measures (border enforcement\, a punitive criminal justice system\, counter-terror measures) and advocate for collective and human security\, health and wellbeing. Read more about our work on Securitisation here. \n\n\n\nAbout the group\n\n\n\nThe Securitisation of Health group is for health workers interested in working on these issues through campaigning\, lobbying and research. New members are welcome!  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns about attending\, please email our Campaign Lead Sarah Lasoye at sarahlasoye@medact.org. \n\n\n\nThis event will be held online on Zoom.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/securitisation-of-health-group-meeting-june2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T200000
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SUMMARY:Don't Bank on The Bomb! UK – National Network Meeting June 2025
DESCRIPTION:At Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK\, we are building a nationwide movement to pressure banks and financial institutions to withdraw their support for the nuclear weapons industry\, by demanding they move their money away from companies that manufacture and trade in weapons of mass destruction. Join our second network meeting on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 to hear about the incredible organising that has happened on nuclear divestment and campaign developments. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the campaign or this event\, get in touch with Zahraa\, our DBOTB Project Coordinator: zahraakapasi@medact.org. \n\n\n\nIn a world ablaze with escalating conflicts\, global instability\, and worsening humanitarian crises\, the threat of nuclear weapons to human life is mounting. And yet\, every year\, billions of pounds flow through UK banks\, pension funds\, and other financial institutions that invest in companies producing nuclear weapons\, making the threat of nuclear war even more real.  \n\n\n\nAt Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK\, we are building a nationwide movement to pressure banks and financial institutions to withdraw their support for the nuclear weapons industry\, by demanding they move their money away from companies that manufacture and trade in weapons of mass destruction. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an experienced activist or just learning about the issue\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK is the perfect place to join others committed to building a safer\, nuclear-free world.  \n\n\n\nJoin our third network meeting on Tuesday 3rd June 2025 as we spotlight how campaigns across movements are using divestment to drive change\, and how we can support each other in our calls for accountability. We are excited to be joined by guest speakers from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign\, Demilitarise Education and Green Future Wealth Management\, who will share their experiences of campaigning for ethical finance and institutional accountability.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/dbotb-june-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
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UID:35675-1747852200-1747857600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Don't Bank on the Bomb! UK – Open Working Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Don’t Bank on the Bomb! UK would like to invite you to an open working group meeting. \n\n\n\nSince its launch in September 2024\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb! UK has had an incredible start\, with the launch of the toolkit\, engaging network meetings and taking action against the five worst offending UK banks funding nuclear weapons. Now\, as the campaign transitions into a more active movement we are keen to hear from you on how you would like to get involved! \n\n\n\nFrom social media\, to outreach\, to research and more\, there are many ways in which you can contribute to the campaign. Whether you’re an experienced activist or just learning about the issue\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb! UK is the perfect place to join others committed to building a safer\, nuclear-free world. 
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/dbotb-working-group-meeting-may/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250127T143712Z
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SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons Group meeting: May
DESCRIPTION:Medact’s Nuclear Weapons Group represents the longest standing aspect of Medact’s work towards nuclear abolition\, and to address war\, armed violence and conflict as global threats to health. \n\n\n\nWe will meet to provide an update on our ongoing work\, and discuss the current global political landscape as related to nuclear weapons and disarmament. Register below to receive the meeting link! \n\n\n\nFor more info or with questions\, email Sarah: sarahlasoye@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/nwg-may-2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250417T160314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T122331Z
UID:35620-1747249200-1747254600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Who Benefits: Welfare Cuts & War Budgets
DESCRIPTION:Amidst rising living costs and growing pressure on overstretched public services\, the Government is making sweeping cuts to welfare\, winter fuel payments\, and adult social care in order to fund increased military spending.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll be exploring why the Government is pursuing austerity 2.0\, the impacts we will see across the NHS\, who is being asked to pay the price for these economic decisions and how we can join them in resisting.   \n\n\n\nWe’ll hear from Inclusion London\, China Mills\, and Sam Perlo-Freeman. \n\n\n\nThis is part of Medact’s Learning for Action series that aims to equip us with the knowledge and skills we need to win a more just world.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/who-benefits-online/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250304T142132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T090829Z
UID:35190-1746648000-1746651600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact North East Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Medact North East are a collective of health workers and students based across the North East\, from Northumberland to Newcastle to Middlesbrough! \n\n\n\nCurrently we are working on a climate justice campaign\, supporting a grassroots group to win the fight against a large waste incinerator on Teesside\, which would pollute the air of the local community as well as accelerating the climate crisis.  \n\n\n\nWe are also exploring campaigns around migrant health justice issues through our new ‘Migrant Health’ group.  This includes supporting No to Hassockfield which is fighting to shut down a women’s detention centre in County Durham.     \n\n\n\nThe group meets monthly. Each meeting is facilitated by a different person and they welcome new members! The time is used to discuss current campaigns and anything else relevant. For more information or to join a meeting in-person\, get in touch at northeast@medact.org or subscribe below.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-north-east-meeting-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250220T145936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T145939Z
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SUMMARY:Medact Bristol group meeting: May
DESCRIPTION:Medact Bristol is interested and engaged in local\, national and international issues that affect public health. Since its creation\, Medact Bristol has focused its efforts on campaigns on climate\, environment and sustainability\, divestment\, and migrant access to healthcare. The group’s most recent focus was supporting  Reclaim our Buses\, a campaign in Bristol to bring buses back into public control. They are now supporting a tenant-led campaign for healthy housing. New members are welcome! Sign up below to receive updates from the group and links to join meetings.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/bristol-may2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250220T123831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T122014Z
UID:35201-1745433000-1745438400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Homes for Health Network meeting: April
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next network meeting to learn more about our housing and health reports\, developed to win housing justice at both national and local levels. \n\n\n\nWe will be hearing from our local groups in London and Bristol about their reports co-produced with local tenants organisations and our Research & Policy Manager – Hil Aked – on recent national research conducted with our coalition partners. \n\n\n\nRead more about Medact Bristol’s Barton House report here\, and our other housing research! \n\n\n\nMedact’s Climate & Health and Economic Justice & Health campaigns are joining forces with our local working groups to fight for healthy homes as part of the broader struggles for climate\, housing\, and economic justice. Together we are the Homes for Health Network. \n\n\n\nCome along to learn\, discuss\, and decide on the steps we take for housing & energy justice. \n\n\n\nIf you are new to our Homes for Health work and would like to get involved email: calumbarnes@medact.org. \n\n\n\nCome and build the movement for healthy homes
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/hfh-network-meeting-april/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250127T143655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T143658Z
UID:35029-1745431200-1745436600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons Group meeting: April
DESCRIPTION:Medact’s Nuclear Weapons Group represents the longest standing aspect of Medact’s work towards nuclear abolition\, and to address war\, armed violence and conflict as global threats to health. \n\n\n\nWe will meet to provide an update on our ongoing work\, and discuss the current global political landscape as related to nuclear weapons and disarmament. Register below to receive the meeting link! \n\n\n\nFor more info or with questions\, email Sarah: sarahlasoye@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/nwg-apr-2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250411T144019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T144022Z
UID:35560-1745348400-1745353800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact Brighton group meeting: April
DESCRIPTION:Since 2018\, the Brighton group has been creating a space in the city for health workers and friends to come together\, to learn from each other\, support each other\, and to fight together for the human right to health for all. \n\n\n\nOur campaigning has shifted over the years\, from homelessness\, to migrant healthcare access\, to climate and health. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, we are focusing on housing as part of the Homes for Health movement. Brighton has the second mouldiest housing stock in the UK and is plagued by high rents and exploitative landlords\, so we plan to work with local tenants’ organisations to push for affordable\, secure and safe housing for all. \n\n\n\nWe meet monthly\, hybrid-ly (in person and online). If you want to get involved please email brighton@medact.org. \n\n\n\nSign up to Medact Brighton to get involved!
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-brighton-group-meeting-april/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250320T084853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T091544Z
UID:35061-1745346600-1745352000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Don't Bank on The Bomb! UK – National Network Meeting April 2025
DESCRIPTION:In a world ablaze with escalating conflicts\, global instability\, and worsening humanitarian crises\, the threat of nuclear weapons to human life is mounting. And yet\, every year\, billions of pounds flow through UK banks\, pension funds\, and other financial institutions that invest in companies producing nuclear weapons\, making the threat of nuclear war even more real.  \n\n\n\nAt Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK\, we are building a nationwide movement to pressure banks and financial institutions to withdraw their support for the nuclear weapons industry\, by demanding they move their money away from companies that manufacture and trade in weapons of mass destruction. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an experienced activist or just learning about the issue\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK is the perfect place to join others committed to building a safer\, nuclear-free world.  \n\n\n\nJoin our second network meeting on Tuesday 22nd April 2025. We are excited to welcome banktrack.org’s Max Hammer to delve deeper into the investment policies of our commercial banks and constructively engage with financial institutions to strengthen their policies to align with ethical commitments. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the campaign or this event\, get in touch with Zahraa\, our DBOTB Project Coordinator: zahraakapasi@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/dbotb-april-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250319T162105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T162349Z
UID:34990-1744137000-1744140600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact Glasgow group meeting: April
DESCRIPTION:Medact Glasgow is a collective of healthcare workers\, students and people from other related social disciplines. We organise around\, learn about and share information on campaigns related to health justice. \n\n\n\nOur current focus is on fighting fuel poverty. We are working alongside Fuel Poverty Action\, who organise for affordable and sustainable energy and against the inadequate living conditions which are making people sick. \n\n\n\nOur main meeting is in person (or you can join on Zoom) on the second Tuesday of each month – all are welcome! Please get in touch with us on glasgow@medact.org if you want to join our meetings or find out more\, or subscribe to the mailing list:
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-glasgow-group-meeting-april25/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250407T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
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SUMMARY:Medact Bristol group meeting: April
DESCRIPTION:Medact Bristol is interested and engaged in local\, national and international issues that affect public health. Since its creation\, Medact Bristol has focused its efforts on campaigns on climate\, environment and sustainability\, divestment\, and migrant access to healthcare. The group’s most recent focus was supporting  Reclaim our Buses\, a campaign in Bristol to bring buses back into public control. They are now supporting a tenant-led campaign for healthy housing. New members are welcome! Sign up below to receive updates from the group and links to join meetings.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/bristol-april2025-2/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250220T145351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T145355Z
UID:35216-1743708600-1743712200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact Leeds group meeting: April
DESCRIPTION:The Leeds group come together monthly for meetings\, mostly online and sometimes in person! Medact Leeds are organising locally for climate and health justice as part of the Health for a Green New Deal network\, and also taking action to end the hostile environment\, campaigning for Patients Not Passports. All are welcome. Please sign up to the mailing list to join the group.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/leeds-april2025-2/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250304T142154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T090800Z
UID:34994-1743624000-1743627600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact North East group meeting: April
DESCRIPTION:Medact North East are a collective of health workers and students based across the North East\, from Northumberland to Newcastle to Middlesbrough! \n\n\n\nCurrently we are working on a climate justice campaign\, supporting a grassroots group to win the fight against a large waste incinerator on Teesside\, which would pollute the air of the local community as well as accelerating the climate crisis.  \n\n\n\nWe are also exploring campaigns around migrant health justice issues through our new ‘Migrant Health’ group.  This includes supporting No to Hassockfield which is fighting to shut down a women’s detention centre in County Durham.     \n\n\n\nThe group meets monthly. Each meeting is facilitated by a different person and they welcome new members! The time is used to discuss current campaigns and anything else relevant. For more information or to join a meeting in-person\, get in touch at northeast@medact.org or subscribe below.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-north-east-group-meeting-april/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250127T175521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T175736Z
UID:34985-1743616800-1743622200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Securitisation of Health group meeting: April
DESCRIPTION:What is the securitisation of health? \n\n\n\nA number of policing and counter-extremism measures are embedded by the government into UK health services\, which at times require health workers to work closely with the police and other security agencies. \n\n\n\nThese measures risk undermining therapeutic relationships\, confidentiality and trust in practitioners – as well as drawing health services and workers into becoming an arm of policing and counter-terror agencies. \n\n\n\nThrough research and campaigns\, Medact aims to shift understandings of ‘security’\, from typically “hard” measures (border enforcement\, a punitive criminal justice system\, counter-terror measures) and advocate for collective and human security\, health and wellbeing. Read more about our work on Securitisation here. \n\n\n\nAbout the group\n\n\n\nThe Securitisation of Health group is for health workers interested in working on these issues through campaigning\, lobbying and research. New members are welcome!  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns about attending\, please email our Campaign Lead Sarah Lasoye at sarahlasoye@medact.org. \n\n\n\nThis event will be held online on Zoom.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/securitisation-of-health-group-meeting-april-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250331T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250108T140753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T122001Z
UID:34922-1743449400-1743453000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact New Joiners meeting: March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Have you joined Medact any time in the last twelve months? Are you not yet involved in your closest local group or one of our central campaigns or research network? \n\n\n\nWelcome to our movement of health workers for health justice! We’d love to meet you at our next New Joiners meeting. This will be a friendly\, informal and interactive session and an opportunity to get to know us and let us get to know you.  \n\n\n\nSome of the things that we’ll be discussing include:  \n\n\n\n\nWhat is Medact?\n\n\n\nWhat do we mean by health justice?\n\n\n\nHow do we believe change happens? \n\n\n\nWhat can it look like to organise together in the Medact movement? \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’ve just joined or joined a while ago but are yet to find your place\, please do come along and share this welcoming space with us. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about attending\, drop our Movement Organiser Calum an email at calumbarnes@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/newjoiners-31mar2025/
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250221T102427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T155219Z
UID:35232-1743102000-1743107400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Patients Not Passports North London Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The North London chapter of Patients Not Passports invites you to a public meeting where we will screen NHS Borderlands (a documentary exploring the impact of NHS charges on migrants)\, followed by a panel discussion\, Q+A\, and calls to action. Snacks and drinks provided! \n\n\n\nThe meeting will be hosted at McQueens Theatre\, Wood Green\, 4 Coburg Road\, N22 6UJ. \n\n\n\nEntry is free for all\, but please let us know if you’re coming using the form below!
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/patients-not-passports-north-london-public-meeting/
LOCATION:McQueens Theatre\, 4 Coburg Road\, Wood Green\, London\, N22 6UJ
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250130T112701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T115514Z
UID:34956-1742927400-1742932800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Don't Bank on The Bomb – Campaign Toolkit Launch
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be emailing to announce our first set of events for the Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK campaign.  \n\n\n\nIn a world ablaze with escalating conflicts\, global instability\, and worsening humanitarian crises\, the threat of nuclear weapons to human life is mounting. And yet\, every year\, billions of pounds flow through UK banks\, pension funds\, and other financial institutions that invest in companies producing nuclear weapons\, making the threat of nuclear war even more real.  \n\n\n\nAt Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK\, we are building a nationwide movement to pressure banks and financial institutions to withdraw their support for the nuclear weapons industry\, by demanding they move their money away from companies that manufacture and trade in weapons of mass destruction. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an experienced activist or just learning about the issue\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK is the perfect place to join others committed to building a safer\, nuclear-free world.  \n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday 25th March for the launch of the Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK divestment toolkit – a one stop-shop for you to kick off your nuclear divestment campaigning!
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/dont-bank-on-the-bomb-campaign-toolkit-launch/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Launches,Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250312T125352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T125356Z
UID:35357-1742410800-1742416200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact Brighton group meeting: March
DESCRIPTION:Since 2018\, the Brighton group has been creating a space in the city for health workers and friends to come together\, to learn from each other\, support each other\, and to fight together for the human right to health for all. \n\n\n\nOur campaigning has shifted over the years\, from homelessness\, to migrant healthcare access\, to climate and health. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, we are focusing on housing as part of the Homes for Health movement. Brighton has the second mouldiest housing stock in the UK and is plagued by high rents and exploitative landlords\, so we plan to work with local tenants’ organisations to push for affordable\, secure and safe housing for all. \n\n\n\nWe meet monthly\, hybrid-ly (in person and online). If you want to get involved please email brighton@medact.org. \n\n\n\nSign up to Medact Brighton to get involved!
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-brighton-group-meeting-march/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250121T124709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T143621Z
UID:35030-1742407200-1742412600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons Group meeting: March
DESCRIPTION:Medact’s Nuclear Weapons Group represents the longest standing aspect of Medact’s work towards nuclear abolition\, and to address war\, armed violence and conflict as global threats to health. \n\n\n\nWe will meet to provide an update on our ongoing work\, and discuss the current global political landscape as related to nuclear weapons and disarmament. Register below to receive the meeting link! \n\n\n\nFor more info or with questions\, email Sarah: sarahlasoye@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/nwg-mar-2025/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T191500
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250220T122546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T122550Z
UID:34875-1742407200-1742411700@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Climate and Health National Working Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Climate & Health Group is campaigning for “Homes for Health” highlighting the links between fuel poverty\, poor housing\, and the climate crisis. By joining national coalitions like the Warm the Winter Campaign and working with grassroots groups such as Fuel Poverty Action\, we have recognised the unique role of health workers in advocating for energy justice\, better housing\, and a just energy transition. For more information\, see our briefing on the public health case to warm our homes\, not the planet. \n\n\n\nWe meet monthly\, online. If you’re interested in getting involved please email Maria  mariacarvalho@medact.org  or Cal calumbarnes@medact.org \n\n\n\n\nEmail to connect\n\n\n\n\nSign up to the Climate and Health group email list to be kept up to date with our work:
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/climate-health-nwg-meeting-march/
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T012104
CREATED:20250217T154726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T154729Z
UID:35164-1741890600-1741897800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact London group meeting: March
DESCRIPTION:Across London\, health workers are organising and campaigning for better access to secure\, quality\, affordable and sustainable housing. This includes working alongside local groups to support local campaigns\, as well as demanding policy change on a national level. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nIf you would like to get involved you can contact Jordi (jordilopezbotey@medact.org) or Cal (calumbarnes@medact.org) \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch\, you can also sign up to the Medact London email list using the box below for updates on our work. \n\n\n\nThe meeting is hybrid\, on Zoom and in-person at our office in Bethnal Green: \n\n\n\nMedact\, Room 104\, Pelican House144 Cambridge Heath RdLondon\, E1 5QJ
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-london-group-meeting-march/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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