We invite you to join Dr. David McCoy and colleagues for this special multidisciplinary and inter-sectoral event on child refugee health. The event, organised by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, is aimed not only at informing health practitioners about the migration crisis but also aimed at equipping them to be able to respond […]
On Wednesday 18 October at 2pm, the Nuclear Weapons Group will be holding a meeting at the Grayston Centre in London. The group will be discussing: the recent ICAN Nobel Peace prize win and how to build on this to increase awareness of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and the work of IPPNW; outreach with […]
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 forms of abuse and exploitation. We are holding a 2-hour training to help healthcare professionals identify and support potentially trafficked persons. At the end of […]
On Saturday 18th November we are holding an educational event at York University (please see exact event location below). There will be talks focusing on hitting targets for climate change and the health effects of fracking along with plenty of time for a lively discussion. This event is free to attend. 10.00 Introduction to the day 10.30 Climate change and Health: film and discussion 11:30 Coffee […]
Join The Catastrophes and Conflict Forum and The Faculty of Conflict and Catastrophes Medicine for an all day event commemorating the 400th anniversary of the royal charter of the Society of Apothecaries. The event explores the emerging challenges facing humanitarians, evaluations of the future trends in catastrophes and conflict and innovations coming into this space. Featuring speakers from the NGO […]
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 generals frantically try to stop. Film will be screened at 7pm at the Jesmond Community […]
Dedicated to the memory of Nona Liddell MBE Conductor: Jane Glover CBE All proceeds from Musicians for Peace & Disarmament concerts go to organisations in the peace movement. Tickets: £20 / Concessions: £15 Click here to book […]
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 anyone who is interested but is particularly targeted at healthcare professionals. There […]
A recent survey of 199 clinicians in the Northwest Region revealed that 55% had encountered a torture survivor in their NHS practice; most lacked confidence in how to help these patients. Medact, Asylum Welcome Oxford and Forrest Medico-Legal Services have partnered to organise a special teaching session to train interested doctors, nurses and counsellors in methods […]
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. Mayor Anderson said: “Many people are aware of the desperate […]