Solidarity statement – Inadequate NHS pay
Our Economic Justice & Health Group have written a solidarity statement with health and social care workers opposing the proposed pay plan for NHS staff outlined by the Government.
The UK’s covid-19 response underscores the danger of a “health versus wealth” approach
Members of our Economic Justice & Health Group write in the BMJ discussing their experiences as frontline health workers during the pandemic, where they have had to treat both COVID-19 & the symptoms of harmful economic policies. Their article also draws upon the findings of our latest briefing paper, ‘Health Versus Wealth? UK economic policy and public health during COVID-19’.
Economic Justice & Health Group ─ March Big Meeting
A meeting for new and existing supporters to find out how to take part in Medact’s work towards economic change that centres health and wellbeing
Health Versus Wealth? UK economic policy and public health during COVID-19
In this new briefing, our Economic Justice & Health Group shine a light on the UK government’s assumption that the health of the public and the economy are in tension.
Health Versus Wealth? UK Economic Policy and Public Health During COVID-19
The pandemic has taken a massive toll on both lives and livelihoods in the UK. Yet this outcome could have been prevented.
Medact Research Network – Big Meeting
Our rescheduled big meeting for everyone interested in being involved in the Medact Research Network will now take place on Tuesday 11th May.
Economic Justice & Health January Planning Meeting
Planning meeting for members of the Economic Justice & Health Group. If you’re interested in joining please email siddharthamehta@medact.orgHealthy housing is a human right
Children and families who are experiencing homelessness are facing severe risk, risk that has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. There is an urgent need to address the lack of adequate and decent temporary accommodation, and add capacity to the health system...Emergency Financial Protection
As a resurgence of COVID-19 cases threatens to undermine the success of the new tiered-restriction system, 12 of the UK’s leading public health organisations have written to the Prime Minister urging him to address the financial barriers currently undermining...Always Was, Always Will Be
Medact member, Dr Max Thoburn, discusses the connection between Indigenous Australian struggles for land rights and battles against health inequality.
Economic Justice & Health November briefing call
Economic Justice & Health briefing call on our Just Response to COVID-19 campaign
Economic Justice & Health Group: Research Meeting
Our Economic Justice & Health Group’s research working group will be meeting on Monday 9th November, 19:00 – 19:30. To find out how to join their online meeting, please email office@medact.org You can join our Economic Justice & Health Group by...Upcoming Events
Health for a Green New Deal ─ Online Launch Gathering
April 17 - April 18