Medact is a global health charity tackling issues at the centre of international policy debates. Led by its health professional membership it undertakes education, research and advocacy on the health implications of conflict, development and environmental change, with a special focus on the developing world.

The West Yorkshire group has been set up to take forward some of these campaigns at a local level. Our first two campaigns are now underway:

1. Defending Access to Healthcare. The UK government is consulting on a proposal to make it impossible for refused asylum seekers and undocumented migrants to use the NHS. We think this is a bad idea.
2. Climate, Environment and Health. The health impacts of environmental damage are huge, especially the effects of global warming. So let's get the NHS to reduce its emissions...

To get involved:

• Come to one of our meetings - the dates and places for these are under review at the moment, so email us to find out what's coming up
• Join our mailing list by sending a blank email from your own email account to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Learn more about the details and background of this and other campaigns from the national Medact website
• Contact us: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Some interesting links:

http://www.conscienceonline.org.uk/

http://www.peacepays.org/default.aspx

http://www.medicalpeacework.org/