by Medact | Sep 21, 2020 | Campaign Updates, Headlines, Human Rights
In August 2020, Medact and Migrants Organise refused to submit evidence to the Department of Health and Social Care’s limited review of NHS Charging – read our letter to the government explaining why.
by Medact | Jul 30, 2020 | Events, Online, Talks & Lectures, Human Rights
Join us at next week’s New Economics Briefing in partnership with the New Economics Foundation, Migrants Organise, Doctors of the World, Kanlungan Filipino Consortium, and Notts Refugee Forum where we’ll be discussing healthcare, COVID-19 and the Hostile... by Medact | Jul 5, 2020 | Blogs, Human Rights
Dr Kathryn Medièn, lecturer in Sociology at the Open University, interviews the Patients Not Passports team about migrant access to healthcare during the coronavirus crisis.
by Aiyan Maharasingam | Jul 1, 2020 | Events, Meetings, Online, Human Rights
The Medact Research Network will be convening for an Access to Healthcare research meeting on Wednesday 1 July, 6.30pm – 8.00pm. Further details on how to join the meeting will be posted shortly. If you have any questions, please email Hilary, our Research... by Guest Author | Jun 12, 2020 | Blogs, Human Rights
Sally, Anna and Kieran – researchers in the Migrant Health Group at St George’s, University of London – explore the increased risk to coronavirus faced by people living in Europe’s migrant camps, and the steps Governments should be taking to ensure they are able to access the testing and treatment they need.
by Guest Author | Jun 9, 2020 | Blogs, Human Rights
Darran Martin, a paediatric intensive care and ED nurse, explores the long term psychological impact of the Hostile Environment and the way in which these policies affect much more than a person’s ability to access public services.
by Medact | Jun 5, 2020 | Briefings, Headlines, Human Rights
Medact’s new briefing paper examines the barriers to accessing healthcare for migrants during the coronavirus crisis
by Rachel Piper | Feb 19, 2020 | Blogs, Climate & Environment, Economic Justice, Human Rights, Peace & Security
Before deadline and exam season starts, come to #HealthJustice 2020 to enhance your campaign knowledge and research skills, whist also discovering the fabulous city of Birmingham.
by James Skinner | Apr 9, 2019 | Briefings, Headlines, Human Rights
Medact’s new briefing paper examines NHS charging and the introduction of immigration controls in the NHS.
by Rebecca Daniels | Nov 8, 2018 | Events, Meetings, Talks & Lectures, Human Rights
NHS policies are having a devastating impact on migrant health. Patients who cannot prove they have the correct immigration status can be faced with charges of up to 150% of the cost of treatment before being given vital care, and fear hospitals will share their data...