We want to clean up Scotland's sewage - here's how ⬇️ There is clear evidence that our sewer system is no longer fit for purpose. We are calling all Scottish parties to make clean water a priority in their election manifestos. Join us by signing the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

What Does A Healthy, Equitable and Sustainable Future Look Like? 27th November, 1-3pm, University of Glasgow @kmilb.bsky.social, co-author of 'Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future', will discuss what a transition to a world of radical abundance looks like, and how to get there

Seminar recording: Camila Vergara – Systemic Corruption, Oligarchy and Plebeian Democracy (2025) youtu.be/NCekvqSWc1w?...

Theorising from the Plains w/ @camilavergara.bsky.social

Great to be joined today by @camilavergara.bsky.social at the University of Glasgow to discuss 'Systemic Corruption, Oligarchy and Plebeian Democracy'

Join us on the 27th November as we discuss what a positive vision for the future of Glasgow, Scotland and the world might look like with author Keir Milburn to help launch his new co-authored book 'Radical Abundance: How to Win a Green Democratic Future' ticketpass.org/event/ESWUMU...

Upcoming webinar: @mmbuchs.bsky.social - How to pay for a #WellbeingEconomy? Wednesday 3rd December, 12-1pm GMT More info and registration: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Upcoming seminar for those in Glasgow Wed 12th November, 4-5pm, University of Glasgow @camilavergara.bsky.social - Systemic Corruption, Oligarchy and Plebeian Democracy peopleshealthmovementscotland.wordpress.com/events/semin...

Day 2 of the People’s Health Assembly #PHA2025 How to turn Rhetoric about improving health into Reality and building a coalition for change

Our #PHA2025 kicking off with a session on Public Pharma

10 days to go until we kick-off our People's Health Assembly. Still time to register. The Public Pharma event was sold out but a handful of tickets have just been released. More info on speakers and plans, as well as registration detail, in the link tinyurl.com/PHA2025

10 days to go until we kick-off our People's Health Assembly. For those not able to make it in person, we're co-hosting a webinar on Public Pharma at 1pm GMT. Registration available here: tinyurl.com/WESG02

Europe's Social Innovation Revolution: From Crisis Response To Systemic Transformation www.socialeurope.eu/europes-soci... @abundance-org.bsky.social @phmscotland.bsky.social

We're just a few weeks away from our People's Health Assembly in Glasgow, Scotland. Looking forward to welcoming comrades from near and far. Still time to register.... tinyurl.com/PHA2025

Public Pharma: A Step Towards Health For All 31st October 13:00 - 14:30 Zoom (in-person option available too as part of the PHA happening over the same weekend - see: tinyurl.com/PHA2025) More details and registration link: mailchi.mp/4d30913ce396...

🚨 NEW: We’ve been told for years that private finance will fix Scotland’s nature crisis. Our new research shows why it won’t – and sets out a bold public-led alternative. Highlights in 🧵 Read full report 👉 www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...

Two weeks to go before the Jimmy Reid Memorial Lecture with Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah talking about the Gaza crisis. For further details and ticket information: reidfoundation.scot. Or Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/jimmy-reid...

Go buy this policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/advancing-he...

2025 PHA Registration Now Open Friday 31st October – Monday 3rd November; Glasgow, Scotland Bringing people together to inspire each other and help build a stronger public health movement across Europe. www.tinyurl.com/PHA2025

LAND MOOT 2025 Tickets on sale now! A weekend of talks, workshops, skill-sharing, creative practices and a ceilidh - as we move from talking to action. PHMS and @sanecollective.bsky.social have helped organise a workshop on land and health alandmoot2025.brownpapertickets.com

Book Launch: Advancing Health Rights and Tackling Inequalities 19th September, 16:00-17:30 Glasgow www.eventbrite.com/e/chp-book-l...

As part of The Scottish Wellbeing Economy Strategy Group, we are launching a new webinar series aiming to generate energy and discussion around the concept of a #WellbeingEconomy and what this means for Scotland. First up will be @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Send Frontline Voices to COP30 in Brazil www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/flotilla4c...

Fantastic work from colleagues across Scotland. This Call to Action is a clear summary of the key steps we need to take to protect & improve the public’s health.

The RFK Jr. version of health, where health creates health and healthy people don't get sick and the thing that keeps you healthy is /living the right way/ is very seductive to a lot of people. It also places the burden of illness back on the ill, which decreases the value of human life.

The Immorality of Capitalism in the Care Sector peopleshealthmovementscotland.wordpress.com/2024/08/22/i...

📢 Scottish charities call on Holyrood to make environmental policies more inclusive With #EveryonesEnvironment, we wrote to Scottish Parties with recommendations to improve how environmental policies affect marginalised and disadvantaged groups in Scotland. www.ercs.scot/news/scottis...

📢 Austerity is a public health emergency Cuts to welfare & public services have worsened health, driving rising mid-life mortality & health inequalities. Yet, more cuts are coming. With @gerrymccartney1.bsky.social & David Walsh in @bmj.com we call for the health community to speak out 1/2

For the last 35 years England's NHS has been in the hands of people who view it as a business opportunity www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

We create an economic system that makes people sick then we punish them for being sick and push them into the types of jobs that will definitely make them even more sick and then make them even poorer which makes them sicker. Explain that logic!

We're hosting a new People's Health Assembly later this year. Save the Date and sign up to our mailing list and/or WhatsApp community for more info as we release it. 25th October 2025 peopleshealthmovementscotland.wordpress.com/subscribe/

Poverty kills. Cancer death rates are 60% higher for people living in deprived UK areas compared with those in more affluent areas. 28,400 extra deaths due to deprivation, people seek comfort in smoking. Poor healthcare, late diagnosis, 'must work pressure' punishes the poor.

Life expectancy growth stalls across Europe as England sees sharpest decline. Inequalities; poverty; poor access to good food, housing, healthcare, dentists; junk food take toll. Austerity kills. Govts obsessed with it. Redistribution is off the political agenda.

📢 New report out now highlights how our economy is failing the people of Scotland. We joined voices with leading academics and economists to call for the people of Scotland to have more of a say in the decisions that impact their lives. Find out more: www.weallscotland.org/post/new-rep...

Help medical professionals keep their jobs while acting on the climate crisis chng.it/kSFG59tzcS

The Scottish Government/SNP has decided to give up on a Wellbeing Economy (WE), but given their record of u-turns that might change. With the #ScottishBudget in the news, here's an alternative economic strategy to help realise a WE in Scotland www.postgrowtheconomics.org/wp-content/u...

⁠New working paper with @phmscotland.bsky.social and buddies for the Post-Growth Economics Network: McCartney et al (2025) Evidence review to support the development of a #WellbeingEconomy strategy in Scotland (WP 01/2025). www.postgrowtheconomics.org/working-pape...

Public health rediscovers the health threatening character of capitalism. marxistsociology.org/2023/03/publ...

Session 2 of our Reimagining Positive Futures work tonight trying to meet the challenge of creating an effective movement for health justice. We want to work with others to make all the factors that affect health vital to the 2026 Scottish election and beyond.