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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210122T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
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SUMMARY:Spread The Word: Nuclear Weapons Are Banned!
DESCRIPTION:This Friday 22nd January\, the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is entering into international law!\n?️ This is a big step toward the total elimination of nuclear weapons.\n⚖️ The Treaty means that all nuclear weapons activity will be illegal under international law.\n✊? It provides a strong mechanism for campaigners to push nuclear states to begin the process of getting rid of their nuclear weapons.\nHelp us spread the word about this historic event by joining our online social media action at 12 midday.\n\nUse our template Twitter/ Facebook/ Instagram post ─ with a shareable graphic which you will need to download to include in your post.\n\nYou can personalise your post but please:\n\n 	make sure to use the hashtags #NuclearBan and #UK4TPNW\n 	make sure to include the graphic provided\n 	do not post it before midday on 22nd January!\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact reemabuhayyeh@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/spread-the-word-nuclear-weapons-are-banned/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Actions,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210113T141901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T103455Z
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SUMMARY:Musicians for Peace and Disarmament concert to celebrate the TPNW
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Musicians for Peace and Disarmament have organised a sequence of short musical performances to mark and to celebrate the coming into international law of UN’s Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. \nThey will be joined by guest speaker Dr. Tilman Ruff\, Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne\, and Co-president of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. \nThe concert will be on Friday 22nd January at 7.30pm – 9.00pm and it will be a brilliant way to mark the historic moment the Nuclear Ban enters into force! \nBook your place now
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/musicians-for-peace-and-disarmament-concert-to-celebrate-the-tpnw/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:External,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210126T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210125T145833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210125T145833Z
UID:21638-1611685800-1611691200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact Brighton: Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Brighton Group will be meeting online on Tuesday 26th January. \nTo find out how to join their meeting please email brighton@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-brighton-meeting-2/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Group,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210130T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210127T111518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T120624Z
UID:21642-1611999000-1612026000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:University of Birmingham Docs Not Cops: Exploring Health Inequalities in 2020
DESCRIPTION:Dr Max Thoburn\, a member of our Economic Justice & Health Group\, will be speaking at the University of Birmingham Docs Not Cops “Exploring Health Inequalities in 2020” Conference. He will be discussing findings from the upcoming Medact report on economic policy and public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. \nDr Sarah Walpole\, another Medact member\, will also be speaking on a panel discussion during the Conference\, so don’t miss out on seeing two brilliant Medact members in action! \nThe conference is on Saturday 30th January\, 9.30am-5:00pm and you can register your place for the conference here. \n 
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/university-of-birmingham-docs-not-cops-exploring-health-inequalities-in-2020/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Online,Talks & Lectures
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210203T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210127T113825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T103119Z
UID:21646-1612378800-1612384200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Climate & Health Scorecard Planning
DESCRIPTION:At the last big meeting of the Medact Climate & Health Group\, we began discussing a plan to research and assess the action being taken by Royal Colleges and other health institutions on climate change. This research would have a particular focus on high-level actions such as fossil fuel divestment\, declaring a climate emergency and engaging in policy advocacy. \n\n\n\nMore than 1250 health workers so far have signed the letter calling for health and climate justice at COP 26. To build on that and in the year of COP 26\,  it is important that health institutions are using their voice to advocate for Climate Justice. Please join Medact & Health Declares to discuss the next steps of the project and how we organise. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join next Wednesday\, but would still like to be involved in the project\, please sign up to our mailing list and we will update following the meeting. If you have any questions at all or would like to speak more about the idea\, then please get in touch – beneder@medact.org. \n\n\n\n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/climate-health-scorecard-planning/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210208T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210204T161154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T161732Z
UID:21712-1612810800-1612816200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Health for a Green New Deal Scotland - planning meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a health worker or student based in Scotland interested in campaigning for a just & green recovery\, join us for our planning meeting on Monday 8th February at 7pm\, where we will be discussing potential ways to influence candidates in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections in May. \nFor more info please email Rob – robabrams@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/health-for-a-green-new-deal-scotland-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210204T161330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T102825Z
UID:21711-1612983600-1612989000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Climate & Health Research Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Climate & Health Research will be meeting on Wednesday 10th February to continue work on our new briefing. \nIf you’re interested in getting involved in our research network you can sign up online or contact our Research Manager Hilary Aked ─ hilaryaked@medact.org \n 
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/climate-health-research-team-meeting-2/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210216T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210205T132309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T104220Z
UID:21722-1613502000-1613507400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Health Versus Wealth? UK Economic Policy and Public Health During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Our Economic Justice and Health Group’s new briefing will pick apart the Government strategies in response to COVID-19 ─ and in particular the guiding assumptions that public health and economic wealth are in tension. The briefing dispels this myth\, showing that a ‘health versus wealth’ mentality is a false dichotomy. \n\n\n\nIt charts a course of how these assumptions came about to be\, the policies that weakened the social immunity of the UK and laid the ground for one of the highest death tolls in the world and also the deepest economic crisis out of the G7. Importantly it also points to what needs to be done now to protect lives and livelihoods and address health inequalities at their roots. \n\n\n\nWe have lined up some fantastic speakers for the launch: \n\n\n\n\nDr Christina Pagel from Independent Sage will be speaking about the public health response and how we can prevent further lives being lost\n\n\n\nChristine Berry\, an economist\, will be helping us understand the assumptions behind economic policy\, the shortcomings and what needs to be done to protect livelihoods\n\n\n\nOur issue group members and briefing authors Dr Monica Sharman and Daniel Carter will take us through the analysis in the briefing and the recommendations we have made to protect both lives and livelihoods\n\n\n\n\n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/health-versus-wealth-uk-economic-policy-and-public-health-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Launches,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210218T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210128T081113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T142654Z
UID:21664-1613674800-1613680200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:East Midlands February Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 18th February 7:00pm – 8:30pm to get involved in our work to tackle climate change in the East Midlands. \nIf you would like to join the online meeting please send us email or RSVP below! \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/east-midlands-february-meeting/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210210T095846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T104201Z
UID:21738-1613761200-1613766600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Race & Health Justice Group ─ first online reading group
DESCRIPTION:In line with our group vision we see the reading group as a space where we can unlearn and challenge internalised racism\, expand our anti-racist skills\, encourage curiosity and openness\, and to reflect on bringing this learning into our working and campaigning lives. \n\n\n\nFor the first group\, we will discuss and critique a short article on a medical leadership body’s stance on racism in their organisation. \n\n\n\nWe will discuss how we relate personally to their ideas and language\, and what we would like to see from our own “leaders”. \n\n\n\nPracticalities and accessibility\n\n\n\n\nWe will circulate our group ground rules when you sign up\, and ask that you only join us if you are happy to commit to these principles.\n\n\n\nPlease read the article ahead of the reading group. If you would like an audio version\, or to read it collectively with others before the group\, please email us ─ racehealthjustice@medact.org\n\n\n\nWe expect most attendees will be people working in healthcare\, but the group is open to all.\n\n\n\nThe reading group will be on Zoom – we will run through logistics at the start of the meeting\, but if you are new to Zoom there is a user guide here. The Zoom application will download automatically when you click on a meeting link for the first time.\n\n\n\nWe can provide captioning and/or BSL interpreting\, please email us & we’ll arrange\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to have your camera on or off\, and to eat during the session\, but please do come willing to contribute to the discussion!\n\n\n\nWe will have a scheduled break half way through.\n\n\n\nWe will cap numbers in order to have a small and active discussion.\n\n\n\nPlease let us know if there is anything else we can do to support you to attend.\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP below to join ─ or if you have any questions about the session\, please email racehealthjustice@medact.org \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this session\, please do join our mailing list to hear about future groups. \n\n\n\nThe event is now full but you can add your name to the waitlist using the form below and we’ll let you know if a space opens up \n\n\n\n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/race-health-justice-group-first-online-reading-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210224T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210216T150147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T161120Z
UID:21795-1614191400-1614196800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Health for a Green New Deal: Action Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, the call for a transformative Green New Deal has been growing at a rapid pace. The COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified the urgency of this cause\, highlighting the need for a recovery that is both socially and ecologically just. What recent challenges have shown us is that we can’t separate the health and wellbeing of our planet from that of our own. The Green New Deal\, a 10-year emergency plan to eliminate emissions and tackle inequality\, presents an opportunity to reprioritise and place good health at the centre of all economic and social planning. \nThe health community has a key role to play in envisioning and demanding these changes. We hope you will join us for this workshop as we begin to build a collaborative plan for the roles that various bodies and institutions can play in bringing about a Green New Deal. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/health-for-a-green-new-deal-action-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210211T161800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T101149Z
UID:21770-1614261600-1614267000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Peace & Security research group meeting [POSTPONED]
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This meeting has been postponed. We will confirm a new date shortly. \nThe Peace & Security group within the Medact Research Network are meeting to move forwards with a book chapter Medact is writing for the next edition of Global Health Watch. \nJoining details will be sent to members of the Peace & Security research group directly. \nTo get involved with this or other campaign-relevant research work\, visit the Medact Research Network page.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/peace-security-research-group-meeting/
LOCATION:London
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210202T173810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T174156Z
UID:21700-1614272400-1614277800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Prevent duty in NHS ─ February planning meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are having our regular meeting to discuss the different ways that the health community can take collective action on issues related to the Prevent counter-extremism policy in healthcare\, and its connections with broader securitisation and racism in the NHS. \nThe meeting will take place online on Thursday 25th February from 5 – 6:30pm. \nYou must register for this meeting below\, and details of how you can join the Zoom meeting will be sent to you. \nIf you are unable to attend but are interested in being involved in future meetings or actions\, you can sign up to our Securitisation of Health mailing list or email reemabuhayyeh@medact.org \nOur main priority is that as much as possible\, health workers\, patients and others impacted by Prevent who may attend this event feel safe both professionally and personally participating in Medact’s activities. As such\, we ask that if you work in Prevent\, the police or the Home Office\, that you do not register to attend this event. \nFor any queries or for further discussion on this\, please e-mail the address above. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/prevent-duty-in-nhs-planning-meeting-feb-2021/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210223T142120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T101237Z
UID:21823-1614280500-1614286800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Musicians for Peace and Disarmament: An Evening of Folk Music II
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Musicians for Peace and Disarmament are holding an online evening of folk music on Thursday 25th February at 7.15pm. \nYou can find out who is playing and buy your ticket\, by following this link. \nFind out more & buy a ticket
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/musicians-for-peace-and-disarmament-an-evening-of-folk-music-ii/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:External,Online,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210301T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210225T185006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T185151Z
UID:21861-1614627000-1614630600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact Scotland: Spring Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Now that spring is springing\, Medact Scotland will be meeting to discuss their ideas and plans for the next few months. \nItems on the agenda include ICAN and the ICAN Cities Appeal\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb (DBOTB)\, the COP26 coalition\, Green General Practice and the Scottish Health Green New Deal group. \nTo join the meeting or get involved in the group\, please email Lesley: scotland@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-scotland-spring-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210302T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210222T094504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T094504Z
UID:21810-1614709800-1614715200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Migrant Solidarity Group: Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Migrant Solidarity Group will be meeting on Tuesday 2nd March at 6:30pm – 8:00pm. \nTo find out how to join the online meeting please email migrantsolidarity@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/migrant-solidarity-group-meeting-8/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210311T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210303T102922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T171800Z
UID:22090-1615487400-1615492800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Climate & Health Group - March Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We’re postponing the group meeting that was planned for tonight. Sorry for the late notice! Provisionally the new date is 22nd March but we will email to confirm ASAP.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/climate-health-group-march-meeting/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210311T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210303T104219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T104219Z
UID:22092-1615489200-1615494600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Patients Not Passports Campaign Launch Greater Manchester
DESCRIPTION:We’re launching the Patients Not Passports campaign in Greater Manchester on Thursday 11th March at 7.00pm – 8.30pm. \nRegister your place
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/patients-not-passports-campaign-launch-greater-manchester/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210312T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210312T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210223T175150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T112731Z
UID:21828-1615564800-1615572000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:IPPNW Europe Meeting
DESCRIPTION:International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War \nMedact is part of an international network IPPNW and this meeting is an opportunity to find out about their plans for the year. \nIf you would like joining details of the meeting please email benjaminwalpole@medact.org \nPlease note the 5-7pm timings previously listed here was CET ─ the meeting is 4-6pm UK time.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/ippnw-europe-meeting/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210315T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210305T191317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T104346Z
UID:22172-1615834800-1615840200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact Race & Health Justice: Second Reading Group - “What’s in a name?”
DESCRIPTION:For our next reading group event we will explore and critique a short paper examining categorisations used to refer to minority groups\, alongside the roots and potential limitations of these terms. Please find the paper details below: \n\n\n\nSelvarajah S\, Deivanayagam TA\, Lasco G\, et al Categorisation and Minoritisation BMJ Global Health 2020;5:e004508. Accessible via this link: https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/12/e004508\n\n\n\nPlease consider the following questions when reading the article: \n\n\n\n\nWhat are the aims and interests of the authors for suggesting a change to the term BAME/BIPOC?\n\n\n\nHow does the term ‘minoritised’ change the way we think about race and racism?\n\n\n\nWhat are the consequences of changing terms like BAME/BIPOC? What different actions can result from different terms such as minoritised\, BAME and BIPOC?\n\n\n\n\nIn line with our group vision we see the reading group as a space where we can unlearn and challenge internalised racism\, expand our anti-racist skills\, encourage curiosity and openness\, and to reflect on bringing this learning into our working and campaigning lives. \n\n\n\nPracticalities and accessibility:\n\n\n\n\nWe will circulate our group ground rules when you sign up\, and ask that you only join us if you are happy to commit to these principles.\n\n\n\nPlease read the article ahead of the reading group. If you would like an audio version\, or to read it collectively with others before the group\, please email us.\n\n\n\nWe expect most attendees will be people working in healthcare\, but the group is open to all.\n\n\n\nThe reading group will be on Zoom – we will run through logistics at the start of the meeting\, but if you are new to zoom there is a user guide here. The zoom application will download automatically when you click on a meeting link for the first time.\n\n\n\nWe can provide captioning and/or BSL interpreting\, please email us\n\n\n\nYou are welcome to have your camera on or off\, and to eat during the session\, but please do come willing to contribute to the discussion!\n\n\n\nWe will have a scheduled break halfway through.\n\n\n\nWe will cap numbers in order to have a small and active discussion.\n\n\n\nPlease let us know if there is anything else we can do to support you to attend.\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any queries prior to the event please feel free to email us: racehealthjustice@medact.org \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this session\, please do join our mailing list to hear about future events and how to get involved. \n\n\n\nThis event is now full! If you’re interested in joining a future session please subscribe to the group mailing list below and look out for details
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/race-health-justice-march-reading-group/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Group,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210316T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210316T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210303T112249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T104228Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Justice & Health Group ─ March Big Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to: \n\n\n\n\nGet a quick refresher on our Health vs Wealth? UK economic policy and public health during COVID-19 briefing\n\n\n\nFind out more from the people behind the campaign for Fair Furlough for Cleaners & Facility workers and those calling for a raise of legacy benefits in order to match the £20 increase of Universal Credit\n\n\n\nHear from a few of the members involved in the Economic Justice & Health Group\n\n\n\nFind out ways you get involved with the work of the Economic Justice & Health Group\n\n\n\n\n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/economic-justice-health-group-march-big-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210317T092756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210317T093233Z
UID:22290-1616094000-1616099400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Patients Not Passports Greater Manchester: Taking Action to End the Hostile Environment
DESCRIPTION:This event is a great opportunity for health workers from the Greater Manchester area who would like to get involved in the Patients Not Passports campaign. \nThere will be lots of time for ideas and discussion; to find out about what we’ve done so far and who’s involved; and plan our next steps. We’ll think through campaign tactics and strategy\, run sessions on action planning and power mapping\, and develop a winning strategy for the campaign. \nRegister your place
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/patients-not-passports-greater-manchester-taking-action-to-end-the-hostile-environment/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210322T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210217T093648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T093648Z
UID:21804-1616439600-1616445000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Banning the Bomb\, Smashing the Patriarchy: An Evening with Ray Acheson
DESCRIPTION:Our friends at Scottish CND are hosting an evening of conversation and readings with nuclear disarmament activist\, Ray Acheson\, to celebrate the release of their new book: “Banning the Bomb\, Smashing the Patriarchy”. \nOn 22 January 2021\, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons came into force. In the words of ICAN’s first staff member\, Felicity Ruby\, in her book “Acheson tells the story of seven decades of activism transforming an impossible dream into international law.” \nThe book offers a look inside the antinuclear movement and the recent successful campaign to ban the bomb — from scrappy organising to winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017 and achieving a landmark UN Treaty banning nuclear weapons. \nRegister your place now
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/banning-the-bomb-smashing-the-patriarchy-an-evening-with-ray-acheson/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:External,Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210324
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210304T120023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T103136Z
UID:22104-1616457600-1616543999@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Online Storytelling Action for Green Jobs
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 23rd March\, we’re teaming up with Green New Deal UK to run an online storytelling action\, calling on MPs to support the creation of secure\, well-paid green jobs as part of a post-COVID recovery. \n\n\n\nWhy ‘green jobs for all’?\n\n\n\nAs many as 1.9m jobs are at risk of being lost permanently as a result of the impacts of the pandemic. It is vital that the Government now intervenes to invest in job creation\, but if our recovery only increases emissions\, we will only pivot from one crisis to another: Climate Change. \n\n\n\nCreating new\, secure\, well-paid green jobs has to be a priority if we are to build a healthy and sustainable recovery post-COVID. Research by Green New Deal UK shows that\, with the right investment\, the Government could create as many as 1.2m green jobs over the next two years alone. \n\n\n\nGreen jobs aren’t just what we might traditionally expect: people in hard-hats building wind turbines. They’re also jobs in vital\, low-carbon\, sectors such as education and healthcare. By focusing on such key industries\, a green recovery can help us tackle staff-shortages in the NHS at the same time as fighting the climate crisis! \n\n\n\nHow do I take part in the storytelling action?\n\n\n\nAll you need to join the action is a phone to record a video on\, and yourself! The aim of the action is to amplify support in the health community for the creation of a national green jobs scheme\, highlighting the benefits to public health of ensuring employment that is both secure and sustainable. \n\n\n\nYou can take part at any time during the day of the 23rd March ─ whenever you have 5-10 spare minutes in your day. \n\n\n\n\nSign up now to receive a copy of our digital action guide that lays out in more detail the steps to follow to participate in the action! \n\n\n\n\n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/online-storytelling-action-for-green-jobs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Actions,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210329T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210329T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210407T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210407T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210305T190821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T183358Z
UID:22169-1617818400-1617823800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Securitisation of Health Group ─ Training follow-up
DESCRIPTION:The Securitisation of Health Group will be meeting on 7th April to follow-up from our Alternative Training event. \nPlease RSVP below to receive joining details. \nOur main priority is that as much as possible\, health workers\, patients and others impacted by Prevent who may attend this event feel safe both professionally and personally participating in Medact’s activities. As such\, we ask that if you work in Prevent\, the police or the Home Office\, that you do not register to attend this event. \nFor any queries or for further discussion on this\, please email reemabuhayyeh@medact.org \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/securitisation-of-health-group-training-follow-up/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210408T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210222T094843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T094843Z
UID:21812-1617906600-1617912000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Migrant Solidarity Group: Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Migrant Solidarity Group will be meeting on Thursday 8th April at 6:30pm – 8:00pm. \nTo find out how to join the online meeting please email migrantsolidarity@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/migrant-solidarity-group-meeting-9/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210408T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210319T122532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T160944Z
UID:22293-1617908400-1617913800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Briefing Launch: The public health case for the Green New Deal
DESCRIPTION:The Health for a Green New Deal campaign seeks to build mass support in the health community for a transformative Green New Deal and to organise health workers and students to advocate for a just transition to a zero-carbon society. \nThe Medact Climate & Health research cluster has been working on a briefing that sets out the public health case for a Green New Deal and sets out key actions that health workers and students can take to organise. \nJoin us for a webinar to launch the briefing on Thursday 8th April from 7.00pm – 8.30pm. \nAt the launch we will be joined by a range of guest speakers including: \n\nDr Helen Stokes Lampard – The Chair of the Academy of Royal Medical Societies\, and Chair of the Board for the National Academy for Social Prescribing.\nGuppi Bola – The chair of Joint Council For The Welfare Of Immigrants and author of the influential ‘Reimagining Public Health’ report published by Commonwealth. \nDr Andrew Harmer – A senior lecture at the Centre for Global Public Health who will be providing insights as a Medact member and one of the briefing’s authors!\nHannah Martin – co-director of Green New Deal UK who are campaigning across the UK for a transformative Green New Deal.\n\n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/briefing-launch-the-public-health-case-for-a-green-new-deal/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Launches,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210412T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210412T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221448
CREATED:20210316T152353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T152353Z
UID:22286-1618425000-1618430400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact Yorkshire: Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Yorkshire Group are meeting on Wednesday 14th April at 6.30pm – 8.00pm. \nIf you are interested in joining their online meeting\, please email office@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-yorkshire-meeting-6/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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