by Reem Abu-Hayyeh | Apr 30, 2018 | Briefings, Headlines, Resources, Child Recruitment, Peace & Security
We publish evidence submitted by Medact to the Defence Select Committee for its inquiry into the mental health of Armed Forces and veterans, outlining serious concerns related to the mental health impacts of the UK practice of recruiting adolescents to its military.
by Judith McDonald | Apr 24, 2018 | Campaign Updates, News, Nuclear Weapons, Trident
On her recent trip to the UK, ICAN Executive Director Beatrice Fihn visited Scotland and the naval base at Faslane where Trident nuclear weapons are housed.
by Refugee Solidarity Group | Mar 27, 2018 | Events, Meetings, Health Through Peace, Migration & Health
Join our next meeting on Monday 11 December at 7.30pm at the Medact office. Please contact Jessica Potter, if you would like to attend. The Refugee Solidarity Group develops projects to defend access to health care rights for refugees and migrants, and inform civil... by Dr Frank Arnold | Mar 7, 2018 | Headlines, Resources, Health Through Peace, Human Rights, Migration & Health
In light of the hunger strike in Yarl’s Wood IRC, we publish practical notes for people on strike produced by Medact trustee Dr. Frank Arnold.
by Reem Abu-Hayyeh | Feb 28, 2018 | Campaign Updates, Sign-Ons, Health Through Peace, Migration & Health
Medact and over 30 organisations send an open letter to the Department of Health and Social Care to express our concerns about their limited review into the latest changes to healthcare charging.
by Gordon Bruce | Feb 28, 2018 | Blogs, Health Through Peace, Human Rights, Migration & Health, Peace & Security
A junior doctor writes about the harm to patients caused by the latest changes to the NHS regulations expanding the scope of charging migrants for healthcare, arguing that it complicates crucial decisions made by health professionals.
Jan 26, 2018 | Medact, Staff, Peace & Security
Reem Abu-Hayyeh has worked in advocacy and campaigns particularly on social justice issues relating to the marginalisation of BAME and migrant communities in the UK and Europe. In her last role at Maslaha, Reem managed projects focusing on Islamophobia, gender and... by Medact Staff | Dec 13, 2017 | Appeals, Headlines, Health Through Peace, Migration & Health
This winter, you can help us stop damaging changes to the NHS.
by Feryal Awan | Dec 1, 2017 | Events, Human Rights, Peace & Security
Liverpool stands shoulder to shoulder with Yemen A vigil, organised by Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, is taking place in Liverpool on Saturday 2 December calling for an end to the war in Yemen. The vigil will take place in front of Lime Street station from 1-2pm.... by Anna Hicks | Nov 15, 2017 | Events, Meetings, Health Through Peace, Migration & Health
Join our next meeting on Monday 11 December at 7.30pm at the Medact office. Please contact Jessica Potter, if you would like to attend. The Refugee Solidarity Group develops projects to defend access to health care rights for refugees and migrants, and inform civil... by Feryal Awan | Nov 10, 2017 | Events, Workshops, Health Through Peace, Migration & Health
Refugee Solidarity Group members Dr Rachael Marsh and Ilaf Moslawy are delivering a teaching session covering barriers to accessing healthcare in the UK and entitlement to NHS primary and secondary healthcare. The training created by Doctors of the World UK is open to... by Feryal Awan | Nov 2, 2017 | Events, Films, Nuclear Weapons, Peace & Security
Join Medact Tyneside for a special film screening of Dr Strangelove Synopsis: Dr. Strangelove is a 1964 political satire black comedy film directed by Stanley Kubrick. An insane General triggers a path to a nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and...