The health charity, Medact, as part of coalition of voluntary groups, is leading a campaign aimed at protecting the rights of the most vulnerable migrants needing health care.  The campaign is concerned about government plans to restrict access to NHS primary health care for migrants. The group is also currently gathering support from MPs for an Early Day Motion.
On Tuesday 11th December, there will be a meeting in Parliament to provide an
opportunity for campaign supporters to meet with MPs to discuss the future of health care for vulnerable migrants. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm and finish at 8:00. Speakers include: Jon Cruddas, MP; Dr Sally Hargreaves – Research Fellow, International Health Unit, Imperial College; Dr Angela Burnett – GP, Medact; Rayah Feldman – community based campaigner for migrants’ rights; Susan Wright – Director, Medecin du Monde UK; and A migrant health service user. The Chair will be Wayne Farah – Newham Primary Care Trust.
The meeting will also launch a new book, Access to Health Care for Undocumented
Migrants in Europe, published by PICUM – the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants. For further details or to register, contact Medact access@medact.org or 020 7324 4739

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