Fossil Free Health Bristol – divestment film and discussion

Wills Memorial Building University of Bristol, Queens Road, Bristol, United Kingdom

It’s Global Divestment Mobilisation week, and Medact, together with Medsin and Healthy Planet, are running a series of events to discuss why now, more than ever, health institutions must divest fossil fuels.  Climate change is potentially the biggest threat to global health this century, and health institutions must show leadership in saying we will not fund the industries that […]

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Healthcare access for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants: training

St Michael’s Hospital Lecture Theatre, St Michael’s Hospital BS2 8EG

Are you a doctor, nurse, physio, receptionist, healthcare assistant or other healthcare professional? Do you care about equality in healthcare access? Do you care about access for essential healthcare to vulnerable refugees, asylum seekers and migrants living in Bristol and the southwest? Then come along for some free training! MedAct Bristol and Doctors of the […]

Air Pollution and Health in Bristol and Beyond: Awareness, Education and Action

Main Lecture Theatre, St Michaels Hospital, Bristol, BS2 8EG Bristol

Air Pollution is the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK. Exposure to small particles and gases from fossil-fuel derived air pollution contributes to diseases such as cancer, stroke, heart disease, asthma and to around 40,000 early deaths each year in the UK alone. Join us for an evening about Air Pollution in […]