The UK People’s Health Assembly in July 2012 (www.phm-uk.org.uk) brought campaigners, health workers and academics with a passion for health and social justice together in one forum – with an inspiring array of talks, discussion and shared visions of a…
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Invitation to attend an open meeting for progressive health advocates
Posted in PHM UK Manifesto, Social Movements
Guest Blog: Who are the Citizen Champions for Health? Asks Mark Gamsu
Who are the Citizen Champions for Health? This blog was reposted from the blog of Mark Gamsu – Professor at Leeds Met, a keen specialist in tackling health inequality through strong citizens, local government & voluntary sector. Here he writes about local…
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The way forward post-Nottingham Health Assembly 2012
Dear friends, Just 9 months ago health activists and social justice advocates met at the Nottingham Health Assembly in solidarity with the friends in the Global People’s Health Movement – the 1st in what we see as a long line…
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PHM UK Manifesto
People’s Charter for Health “Equity, ecologically-sustainable development and peace are at the heart of our vision of a better world – a world in which a healthy life for all is a reality; a world that respects, appreciates and celebrates…
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Social Movements
Social Movements: Critical perspectives and experiences on building and sustaining them Social movements have led to dramatic changes in the society and radical shifts in policy and practice. From feminist politics to environmental justice, social movements have been pivotal in…
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People-centred Health System
With the NHS under threat from privatisation, and health inequalities rising up the political agenda, now seems the perfect time to debate the form we want our health service to take – to create a health service that truly meets…
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Economic Issues of Health
The economy has a profound influence on people’s health. Economic policies that prioritise equity, health and social well‐being can improve the health of the people as well as the economy. Political, financial, agricultural and industrial policies which respond primarily to…
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Conflict and Environment Issues of Health
Health and conflict The immediate death and injury are just the start of the devastating effects on public health of violentconflict. The health consequences of damage to infrastructure, livelihoods and the environment spread far beyond the conflict zone and into the future. Disability…
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Social and Political Issues of Health
Politics and the Media What do you think about Mr Blair’s analysis of the relationship between the government and the tabloid media and the power the tabloid media holds and exerts in this relationship? Is this a healthy relationship? http://www.levesoninquiry.org.uk/hearing/2012-05-28am/
Posted in Social and Political Issues of Health
