• First we closed our doors to patients – and now doctors too?

    First we closed our doors to patients – and now doctors too?

    Despite a staff shortfall, the government has blocked visas for 400 doctors recruited by the NHS. Is government prioritising its commitment to immigration controls over patient well-being and public health?


  • Refugee Solidarity Group – April meeting

    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 […]


  • Refugee Solidarity Group – December meeting

    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 […]


  • Right to Care Training – Southampton General Hospital

    Right to Care Training – Southampton General Hospital

    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 […]


  • Recognising signs of exploitation, trafficking and modern slavery

    The British Government estimates that tens of thousands of people have been trafficked into modern slavery in the UK today. Every year more and more people are subjected to unimaginable […]


  • Volunteer first aid trip to Calais and Dunkirk

    Volunteer first aid trip to Calais and Dunkirk

    Benjamin Eder, member of the Refugee Solidarity Group writes about upcoming volunteer trip to Calais and Dunkirk.  Next weekend from the 21st to 24th September, a team of us from […]