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SUMMARY:Economic Justice & Health Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Justice & Health Group meets fortnightly on Thursdays at 7pm. \nIf you’re interested in getting involved\, please get in touch with movement organiser\, Ben Eder –  beneder@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/economic-justice-health-group-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
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;TZID=Europe/London:20211124T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211027T145658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T152515Z
UID:24661-1637776800-1637782200@www.medact.org
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:20211129T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211112T135852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T140011Z
UID:25126-1638212400-1638217800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:H4GND Big November Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 6th November\, Health workers and students across the UK took to the streets in their 100s as part of the COP 26 Coalition Global Day of Action. In 17 cities and towns\, we marched as Health Blocs demanding that health justice means climate justice.  \nWe also came together for The People’s Health Hearing as part of the COP 26 Coalition’s People’s Summit for Climate Justice. We heard directly from people and communities at the frontlines of climate violence\, who face the worst impacts whilst contributing the least to the crisis. It was a deeply moving space as we connected with allies across the world\, who shared the health impacts of our extractive economic system. We concluded the hearing with hope as listeners shared their visions for health and climate justice.  \nThis is just the start. We are building the health movement for a transformative green new deal\, one that calls to cut injustice and cut carbon to real zero. Now is the time for us to come together\, to share our stories\, our reflections and strategise for how we continue to build power for health and climate justice.  \nFor the Health for a Green New Deal November BIG Meeting\, we’ll hear updates from all the local groups that have taken actions\, the COP 26 observers and reflections from the People’s Health Hearing. Join us! \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/h4gnd-big-november-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211122T161945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163429Z
UID:25293-1638300600-1638304200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Membership Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, thousands of people in the health community get involved with Medact—from taking action to designing and running campaigns in our groups\, to making a donation that supports our work. \nWe are currently exploring some big questions at Medact about how we continue as a membership organisation. Your opinions are vital for steering how we proceed. \nWe want to know if you think our membership model should change and hear your ideas for what it could look like and what you think Medact’s most important organisational values are. \nIn order to do this\, we’re holding a series of focus groups with the intention of learning more about our existing membership’s attitudes and opinions. These are an important opportunity for you to give feedback on our current membership structure and potential alternative models. Sessions will be between 45 to 60 mins in length and held online via Zoom. \nIf you’d like to take part\, just register below! \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/membership-focus-group-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211122T161157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T161157Z
UID:25294-1638403200-1638575999@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:World Nuclear Survivors Forum 2021
DESCRIPTION:The World Nuclear Survivors Forum 2021 will bring together nuclear survivors and impacted communities around the world to virtually meet\, learn about each other’s situations and needs\, and share various actions and initiatives. Further\, it will allow people around the world to continue to listen and learn from nuclear survivors\, so as to take actions to ensure their rights and dignity and to realize a world free of nuclear weapons. The forum will be streamed online and can be watched anywhere in the world. \nNo prior registration is required but you can register to receive a reminder. \nThe forum is organized by Peace Boat in partnership with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/world-nuclear-survivors-forum-2021/
CATEGORIES:Conferences,External,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211004T115030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T115030Z
UID:24276-1638471600-1638477000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Economic Justice & Health Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Justice & Health Group meets fortnightly on Thursdays at 7pm. \nIf you’re interested in getting involved\, please get in touch with movement organiser\, Ben Eder –  beneder@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/economic-justice-health-group-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/09/EJH-headertwitter.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211207T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211122T161716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T163524Z
UID:25295-1638878400-1638882000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Membership Focus Group
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, thousands of people in the health community get involved with Medact—from taking action to designing and running campaigns in our groups\, to making a donation that supports our work. \nWe are currently exploring some big questions at Medact about how we continue as a membership organisation. Your opinions are vital for steering how we proceed. \nWe want to know if you think our membership model should change and hear your ideas for what it could look like and what you think Medact’s most important organisational values are. \nIn order to do this\, we’re holding a series of focus groups with the intention of learning more about our existing membership’s attitudes and opinions. These are an important opportunity for you to give feedback on our current membership structure and potential alternative models. Sessions will be between 45 to 60 mins in length and held online via Zoom. \nIf you’d like to take part\, just register below! \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/membership-focus-group/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/11/Membership-Focus-Group.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211209T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211207T110751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T120444Z
UID:25378-1639065600-1639071000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Nuclear Weapons Group will be meeting for the final time this year\, reflecting on ongoing activities and looking ahead to next year. \nFor more info\, contact sarahlasoye@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/nuclear-weapons-group-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211214T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211201T230731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T230731Z
UID:25360-1639504800-1639510200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:'Kill The Bill' Research Group Reflection Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A reflection and evaluation meeting for contributors to our recent Medact Research Network briefing on the PCSC Bill. \nYou can download the briefing and find the recording of the launch event on the briefing page: The Public Health Case Against the Policing Bill
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/kill-the-bill-research-group-reflection-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220113T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220111T150122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T150230Z
UID:25512-1642096800-1642102200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Prevent duty in the NHS ─ January Action Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Securitisation of Health Group’s next meeting to develop our plans around how to counter the Prevent duty in healthcare\, and its connections with broader securitisation and racism in the NHS. \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. For any queries or for further discussion on this\, please email the address above. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/prevent-in-nhs-jan-planning/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/12/Prevent-in-NHS-Planning-Meeting-2022.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211020T092125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T105221Z
UID:24507-1642100400-1642105800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Economic Justice & Health Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Economic Justice & Health Group meets fortnightly on Thursdays at 7pm. \nIf you’re interested in getting involved\, please get in touch with movement organiser\, Ben Eder –  beneder@medact.org
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/economic-justice-health-group-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/12/EJH-header-2022.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220124T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211221T140732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T114040Z
UID:25507-1643050800-1643056200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Health for a Green New Deal - Welcome Call
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 our welcome call to find out everything you need to know about our plan to build unstoppable social pressure for a transformative Green New Deal. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/welcome-call-health-for-a-green-new-deal/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/12/H4GND-Jan-22.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220126T125234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T105228Z
UID:25671-1643396400-1643403600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: NHS Borderlands
DESCRIPTION:Join Lambeth and Southwark Patients Not Passports for a free screening of NHS Borderlands at Effra Space in South London\, followed by Q&A with some of the people involved in the documentary.\n\nNHS Borderlands is a new investigative documentary that explores the human impact of NHS charges on migrants.\n\nThe film follows Angela’s story of being charged £8\,000 for an urgent operation\, and her activism in the face of hostile environment policies in the NHS.\n\nGet your free ticket here!\n\nFollowing the screening there will be a Q&A with Angela\, some of the Bare Life Films team and Jan from Lambeth and Southwark Patients Not Passports\, and you’ll learn about how we can campaign against these unfair charges.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/film-screening-nhs-borderlands/
LOCATION:Effra Space\, 21 Effra Parade\, London\, SW2 1PX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Films,Social,Talks & Lectures
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2022/01/NHSBorderlands.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220201T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220126T180540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T180540Z
UID:25578-1643740200-1643747400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Migrant Solidarity Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Migrant Solidarity Group will be meeting on Tuesday 1st February from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. \nThis will be a hybrid meeting. You can attend in person at the Medact offices in East London. Alternatively you can attend via Zoom! \nFor Zoom joining details\, please email office@medact.org or migrantsolidarity@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/migrant-solidarity-group-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Medact Office\, The Brick Yard\, 28 Charles Square\, London\, N1 6HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211110T124541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T102823Z
UID:24797-1643828400-1643833800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Health and Human Rights Research Network Quarterly
DESCRIPTION:The Health & Human Rights Research Network Quarterly is a space for us to come together\, share our work\, discuss new projects\, or delve into deep discussion about research that has caught your interest. A space to collectively develop our thought and research practices. To join the event\, make sure you’ve registered!Our network meets every 3 months\, and is a great way to connect with others interested in research in this area. So if you’re looking for a way to get involved in new projects or invite people to join your own – the quarterly meeting is a great place to start.As always\, we’re inviting you to share your work with the group! This could be talking briefly about a research project you’re recently done\, or are currently working on\, or a paper you’ve seen that you’d like to share and discuss with the group. You’ll have 5 minutes to introduce the project\, and then we’ll have space in the meeting for people to further discuss the projects that interest them. It’s a great opportunity to explain a new idea and connect with other researchers keen to collaborate on your project.  \nInterested? Get in touch with Sarah Lasoye (Campaigns Officer\, sarahlasoye@medact.org) with a few details of what you’d like to talk about! \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/hhrrnq-feb/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211111T134943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T120920Z
UID:24748-1644260400-1644265800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Economic Justice & Health Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you’re interested in getting involved\, register below. Questions? Get in touch with campaign and programme lead Jordi at jordilopezbotey@medact.org. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/economic-justice-health-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/11/EJH-header-v2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220216T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220201T161328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T161547Z
UID:25693-1645034400-1645039800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Health for a Green New Deal February Big Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In the few months since the COP26 climate talks\, the UK government has moved to greenlight new oil and gas fields. However\, in December communities and campaigners secured a massive victory after Shell pulled out of the controversial Cambo oil field off the coast of the Shetlands\, effectively postponing development of the field.  \nWe now face a massive challenge over the coming months and years to not only make sure that the Cambo oil field is permanently scrapped\, but to ensure that each of the roughly ten proposed oil and gas projects set for the UK never see the light of day.  \nJoin us on Wednesday 16th February at 6pm for the first Health for a Green New Deal Big Meeting of 2022 to hear updates from local organisers and discuss how the health community can mobilise against new fossil fuels.  \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/health-for-a-green-new-deal-february-big-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2022/02/H4GND-Feb-Big-Meeting-.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20211207T121936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T132119Z
UID:25352-1645470000-1645475400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Economic Justice & Health Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:If you’re interested in getting involved\, register below. Questions? Get in touch with campaign and programme lead Jordi at jordilopezbotey@medact.org. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/economic-justice-health-group-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/11/EJH-header-v2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220222T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220221T110424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T110624Z
UID:25934-1645558200-1645561800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact Scotland group meeting
DESCRIPTION:Medact Scotland will be meeting to discuss ideas for climate actions and other work in 2022! \nContact scotland@medact.org for joining details.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-scotland-group-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2013/12/scotland.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220216T124144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T124501Z
UID:25918-1645641000-1645646400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Combating the Hostile Environment in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Patients not Passports Hackney and Hackney Migrant Centre are calling an urgent public meeting to address the brutal escalation of racist\, discriminatory and anti migrant policies that the Nationality and Borders Bill represents\, and to raise awareness of how the hostile environment currently affects access to NHS healthcare. \nIf you: \n\nAre alarmed at the rate in which racist policies and practices are gaining pace in the UK\,\nwould like to learn more about how the hostile environment affects NHS healthcare and what you can do to combat it\nhave lived experience of the hostile environment and would like to raise your voice to spread awareness and fight back\nhave been working or campaigning around any aspect of hostile environment and would like to connect with others who are doing so\nAre a curious and compassionate person who would like to learn more\n\nThen we would love to see you and hear what you have to say! \nSpeakers include: \nChristine Benson\, Immigration and Asylum Legal Adviser at Maternity Action on the impact of healthcare charging\, \nPierre Makhlouf\, Legal Director of Bail for Immigration Detainees on the provisions and impact of the Nationality and Borders Bill\, \nAliya Yule\, Migrant Organiser for Access to Healthcare at Migrants Organise\, \nPlease register via Eventbrite and a zoom link will be sent closer to the time!
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/hostile-environment-in-healthcare/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.medact.org/app/uploads/2021/10/PNP3.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220301T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220223T115222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T120134Z
UID:25948-1646163000-1646173800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Sounds of Solidarity Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:A fundraiser organised by grassroots activists\, Sounds of Solidarity brings together new music and passionate speakers to East London to fundraise for Migrants Organise\, Atlantic Pacific and Channel Rescue.\n\nHosted by Ben Smoke\, the night will start with inspiring speakers and soulful tracks to bring you into the week\, with a relaxed lounge area upstairs for networking. Later on we’ll turn up the tempo for those of you keen for a mid week dance! \nFeaturing: \n\nHassan Akkad\, bestselling author of Hope not Fear\, photographer\, filmmaker\, refugee rights activist and NHS frontline hero\,\nNadia Whittome\, MP for Nottingham\,\nSeán Binder\, Free Humanitarians campaigner\, law student\, search & rescuer currently on trial as part of the criminalisation of solidarity across Europe\,\nByulah\, South-East London soulful singer\, multi-instrumentalist & writer\,\nSCORS\, ‘subsonic slinky jangle jazz’\, or ’Tubular Lounge Rock’\,\nShivum Sharma\, Indian-Irish singer\, songwriter\, producer and DJ from South London\,\n\n& more TBA! \n\nChannel Rescue is a grassroots organisation holding authorities to account in their duty to uphold the human rights of those crossing the channel\, advocating for safe passage and progressive legislation around refugees and migrants making journeys across. The organisation documents landings\, acts as legal observers\, and provides immediate support to those making the crossing and recently arrived people.\n\nMigrants Organise are a grassroots organising platform organising for dignity and justice for all migrants and refugees.\n\nAtlantic Pacific are an international rescue boat project providing lifeboats where there are none.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/sounds-of-solidarity/
CATEGORIES:External,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220302T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220228T143750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T105244Z
UID:26052-1646218800-1646222400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Barts Health NHS Workers Against Outsourcing Rally
DESCRIPTION:Show your support for Unite London & Eastern Serco workers at Barts Health NHS Trust by joining them at this demo at the Royal London Hospital\, and add your voice to the call demanding Barts Trust to end inequality\, pay disparity & exploitation by bringing the workers back in house! \nBarts Trust has maintained a two-tier system of racialised exploitation for too long\, treating the mostly BAME outsourced workforce as second class workers\, denying them of basic employment rights that all other NHS employees have. It’s time to end outsourcing for good.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/barts-health-nhs-workers-against-outsourcing-rally/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220303T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220228T144559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T144559Z
UID:26057-1646332200-1646337600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Migrant Solidarity Group: March Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Migrant Solidarity Group will be meeting on Thursday 3rd March from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. \nThis will be a hybrid meeting. You can attend in person at the Medact offices in East London. Alternatively you can attend via Zoom! \nFor Zoom details or any other information\, email office@medact.org or migrantsolidarity@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/msg-meeting-march/
LOCATION:Medact Office\, The Brick Yard\, 28 Charles Square\, London\, N1 6HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220307T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220222T141838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T145244Z
UID:25937-1646679600-1646685000@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Economic Justice & Health Group Meeting: Strategy Session #2
DESCRIPTION:Get involved with shaping our economic justice work in the year ahead – whether you’re already in the movement or new to it! \nTo register\, or if you have any questions\, get in touch with campaign and programme lead Jordi at jordilopezbotey@medact.org. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/ejh-group-strategy-session-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220210T155710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T140027Z
UID:25844-1646766000-1646771400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Health4GND Bristol Local Action Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in getting involved in mobilising the health community in Bristol for climate justice and a transformative Green New Deal? Join us for this local action training to launch Health for a Green New Deal Bristol. \nYou can attend in-person at St Pauls Learning and Family Centre or online via Zoom. Please register to receive more information. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/h4gnd-bristol-local-action-training/
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220315T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220309T102337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T103535Z
UID:26142-1647367200-1647370800@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:No To Arms Fairs - Refugees and Migrants Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Next week we are seeing a return to ‘business-as-usual’\, with the UK government’s annual Security and Policing Fair taking place in Farnborough on 15-17 March. \nOn Tuesday 15 March at 6pm\, a vigil will be held outside the Home Office in London to remember those who have lost their lives to our government’s border regime and arms trade. \nStand with us against the arms fair – join the WhatsApp Group for the Health Bloc. \nThe Security and Policing Fair brings together arms and surveillance companies with policing\, prison  and border enforcement agencies to sell their wares and share tactics with government representatives from around the world. In previous years\, arms companies such as BAE Systems\, Babcock and Thales exhibited to representatives of countries such as Saudi Arabia\, Egypt and Israel. \nDespite the UK government’s recent assurances that it would be easing visa requirements for certain Ukrainians fleeing war\, this year’s fair will be focusing on border enforcement and surveillance technologies. \nMedact members will be attending this vigil to oppose the fair\, and to call for a move away from violent security measures to human security that prioritises collective health and wellbeing. \nJoin our WhatsApp Group to organise and stay updated about our health bloc at the vigil. If you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to email reemabuhayyeh@medact.org. \nIf you can’t attend in person but would like to show your solidarity\, here are some materials you can share online (via JCWI).
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/no-to-arms-fairs/
CATEGORIES:Actions,External
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220310T162248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T112317Z
UID:26156-1647460800-1647464400@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact North East Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Medact North East is an active local group based around Newcastle\, Sunderland\, Tynemouth and across the North East. \nThe group meets at the same time every two weeks. The time is used to discuss current campaigns and anything else relevant. Some past campaigns and activities include: \n\nWorking with Newcastle City Council to endorse the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.\nWriting to the Foreign Secretary requesting that British children in Syrian refugee camps be returned to Britain.\nGiving talks on planetary health at the Royal Victoria infirmary.\nContacting Newcastle City Council to find out which energy supplier they use.\n\nEach meeting is facilitated by a different person and they welcome new members! If you want more information or the Zoom link to join\, please feel free to get in touch via northeast@medact.org.
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-north-east-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220321T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220315T151433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T181428Z
UID:26205-1647889200-1647894600@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Economic Justice & Health Group Meeting: Strategy Session #3
DESCRIPTION:Get involved with shaping our economic justice and health work! \nIn this session we will look at our ongoing projects and what is needed next to deliver them\, think about new projects and campaigns to develop and identify how to get these off the ground. \nThe meeting is also be a great opportunity to catch up on the recent organising work that some of our members have been involved with\, and discuss future plans! \nWhether you regularly attend group meetings or have not come before\, you’re really welcome to join! If you have any questions\, get in touch with campaign and programme lead Jordi at jordilopezbotey@medact.org. \n[Registration has now closed]
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/economic-justice-health-group-meeting-strategy-session-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220322T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T195726
CREATED:20220321T125718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T122756Z
UID:26395-1647975600-1647979200@www.medact.org
SUMMARY:Medact Leeds Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Medact Leeds meet this week to celebrate the success with their anti airport expansion campaign and decide on next steps and next directions for the group. New and old members welcome alike! If you’d like to join please email leeds@medact.org.\n\n 
URL:https://www.medact.org/event/medact-leeds-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group,Meetings,Online
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