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People's Health Movement Scotland

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The People's Health Movement Scotland is part of the global PHM social movement working towards the progressive realisation of a fairer & healthier world peopleshealthmovementscotland.wordp… www.instagram.com/phmscotland

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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Today, @phmscotland.bsky.social is highlighting the health risks from hyperscale data centres and calls on the Scottish Government to apply the Precautionary Principle and enforce Health Impact Assessments for all new data centres. tinyurl.com/5ypdekm4
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Data centres for AI could more than double Scotland's total electricity use. If it’s really Scotland’s Energy, why let big tech use so much of the renewable electricity we need for our homes, our transport, our industry? We need a moratorium on hyperscale data centres. @stephengethins.bsky.social
Image of a warehouse or factory with metal bars on either side of a walkway, and a metal grid above. Text says "Press pause on energy-guzzling AI Data Centres."
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Have you decided yet? #SP26 #ScottishElection
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Have you decided yet? #SP26 #ScottishElection
Right to healthy environment: SNP, Tories, Labour and Reform = No. Lib Dems = Somewhat. Greens = Yes. 

Fair Wealth Tax: Tories, Labour, Lib Dems and Reform = No. SNP and Greens = Somewhat.

National Care Service: Reform = No. SNP, Tories, Labour and Lib Dems = Somewhat. Greens = Yes
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Maximising the health of Scots requires the demands of our manifesto to be met. A poll of our supporters identified the first priorities: a right to a healthy environment, a wealth tax and a national care service. Take note election candidates peopleshealthmovementscotland.wordpress.com/manifesto/
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Webinar: Sharing our wealth to fund Scotland’s future: what are the options and will the public support them? Tue 24 Mar 2026 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM GMT www.tickettailor.com/events/wellb...
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Select tickets – Sharing our wealth to fund Scotland’s future: what are the options and will the public support them?
Sharing our wealth to fund Scotland’s future: what are the options and will the public support them?, Tue 24 Mar 2026 - Join the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland and Future Economy Scotland to find...
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Today we launch our 2026 People's Health Manifesto for Scotland ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary Elections in May. The manifesto is a tool for the critical analysis of political party manifestos and to facilitate engagement and conversation. peopleshealthmovementscotland.wordpress.com/manifesto/
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Tony Robertson @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
This afternoon.... us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: How Can We Build a Green Economy? webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
How can we build a green economy? Prospects for a sustainable economy within planetary limits Matthew Crighton, Friends of the Earth Scotland; secretary of the Just Transition Partnership. In this...
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
How Can We Build a Green Economy? webinar 12th Feb, 1230 GMT We will explore how economic activity can be made to fit within its environmental limits us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Tony Robertson @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Latest recording now available for the 'Energising the Wellbeing Economy Agenda in Scotland' webinar series, with @mmbuchs.bsky.social discussing 'How To Pay For A #WellbeingEconomy? youtu.be/LFowceVsxBg?...
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How To Pay For A Wellbeing Economy?
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Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland @ercscot.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
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...
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Tony Robertson @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Seminar recording: Camila Vergara – Systemic Corruption, Oligarchy and Plebeian Democracy (2025) youtu.be/NCekvqSWc1w?...
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Camila Vergara - Systemic Corruption, Oligarchy and Plebeian Democracy
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Theorising from the Plains w/ @camilavergara.bsky.social
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Great to be joined today by @camilavergara.bsky.social at the University of Glasgow to discuss 'Systemic Corruption, Oligarchy and Plebeian Democracy'
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Tony Robertson @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
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...
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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...
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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...
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Day 2 of the People’s Health Assembly #PHA2025 How to turn Rhetoric about improving health into Reality and building a coalition for change
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
#PHA2025
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
#PHA2025
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Our #PHA2025 kicking off with a session on Public Pharma
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
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
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Mark Langdon @rethinkscotland.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Europe's Social Innovation Revolution: From Crisis Response To Systemic Transformation www.socialeurope.eu/europes-soci... @abundance-org.bsky.social @phmscotland.bsky.social
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Europe's Social Innovation Revolution: From Crisis Response To Systemic Transformation
Bold investment in social innovation is essential if Europe wants to tackle twenty-first-century challenges beyond market and state solutions.
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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
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People's Health Assembly
Bringing people together to inspire each other and help build a stronger public health movement across Europe
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
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...
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Future Economy Scotland @futureeconscot.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🚨 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...
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Jimmy Reid Foundation @reidfoundation.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
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...
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Tony Robertson @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Go buy this policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/advancing-he...
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
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
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
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
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Tony Robertson @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Book Launch: Advancing Health Rights and Tackling Inequalities 19th September, 16:00-17:30 Glasgow www.eventbrite.com/e/chp-book-l...
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
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...
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Send Frontline Voices to COP30 in Brazil www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/flotilla4c...
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Send Frontline Voices to COP30 in Brazil
Ensure frontline communities reach COP30 climate conference. Support Flotilla4Change in providing sustainable travel & accommodation.
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
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Katie Dee @ktd-dee.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
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.
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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
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.
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
The Immorality of Capitalism in the Care Sector peopleshealthmovementscotland.wordpress.com/2024/08/22/i...
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The Immorality of Capitalism in the Care Sector
PHMS recognises that there are inherent weaknesses in the care system and, given some political consideration of a National Care Service in Scotland, we need to change the status quo in how we trea…
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Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland @ercscot.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
📢 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...
Charities that endorsed the Everyone's Environment recommendations for making environmental policy inclusive in Scotland are: the Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland, Greenspace Scotland, Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland (the ALLIANCE), Human Rights Consortium Scotland, Inclusion Scotland, NPC, The Poverty Alliance, SCVO, Verture, Woodcraft Folk, YMCA Scotland, Young Sea Changers Scotland, and Youth Link Scotland.
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Dr Lucinda Hiam @lucindahiam.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
📢 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
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Alex Scott-Samuel @dralexss.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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...
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Peer who led government NHS review failed to declare shares in health firms
Lord Darzi’s undeclared interests in four companies included $500,000 of shares in US-based healthcare venture
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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!
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
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/
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
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.
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Poorest are more likely to get cancer – and to die from it
There are huge disparities in cancer care across the UK, with new research showing cancer death rates are 60 per cent higher in the most deprived areas
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
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.
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Life expectancy growth stalls across Europe as England sees sharpest decline, say researchers
Poor diet, obesity and inactivity blamed on decline with Norway the only country seeing a rise
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Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland @weallscotland.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
📢 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...
"In a just and compassionate Scotland, everyone should have the opportunity to thrive. But right now people are struggling as we face increasing financial and environmental crises caused by our outdated economic model. We need to include the people of Scotland in the conversation about how we redesign our economy so that it delivers social justice on a healthy planet. We need a Wellbeing Economy." Aileen McLeod, Director, Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland
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Tony Robertson @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Help medical professionals keep their jobs while acting on the climate crisis chng.it/kSFG59tzcS
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Sign the Petition
Help medical professionals keep their jobs while acting on the climate crisis
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People's Health Movement Scotland @phmscotland.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
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...
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Tony Robertson @tonyrobertson82.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
⁠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...
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Working Papers – Post-growth Economics Network
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