Migrant Access to Healthcare – The Hostile Environment in the NHS

New North London Synagogue 80 East End Road, London, United Kingdom

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 with the Home Office, leading to their deportation. These […]

Medact Liverpool: Health and the Green New Deal Webinar

Over the coming weeks, the government will begin planning for covid economic recovery and it is essential that we engage in discussions about how we want this to look. As a society, we have learned that we are capable of making major changes at a policy and personal level in the name of public health. […]

Medact Yorkshire: Divestment webinar

Join us as we explore why now, in the wake of Covid-19, fossil fuel divestment is more important than ever.

Action Call: Building the Health Movement for a Green New Deal

We need a global Green New Deal with public health at its core. We need investment in green jobs and infrastructure that puts the health of people and planet first. The health community has a key role to play in calling for this transformative change. Join us for this action call on Thursday 9th July […]

Group Meeting: Medact North East

Zoom

The newly renamed Medact North East group will be meeting online on Wednesday 25th August from 7 – 8.30pm. Medact Climate Lead Rob Abrams will be joining and the focus will be on COP26 and actions on 18th September. If you would like to join, please contact [email protected]

AGM 2021

Zoom

The annual Medact members meeting is just around the corner! This is the second we’re holding online to help us stay safe from the coronavirus, but we have a packed agenda including important business for how Medact runs. We hope to see you there!