Health Professionals

Treatment not Trident; that was the theme of the health professionals blockade.

At a morning "clinic" in central Glasgow we distributed prescriptions for the prevention of nuclear war recommending dialogue for disarmament, use as often as possible. As we explained to passers-by, our work as doctors involves talking to people and encouraging them to express their concerns about their health. This includes encouraging them to express their concerns and make their voices heard about the catastrophic health effects of nuclear weapons.

Borders Today 26th January

Malvern Gazette 22nd January

Two recently published articles have likened the possession and development of nuclear weapons to mental illness. Neil Arya, a family physician and Lecturer in Peace through Health at Mcmaster University, has likened it to alcohol addiction (1), and Hanna Segal to schizophrenia (2).

Nine health professionals including doctors have been arrested during a protest outside the Trident Submarine Base at Faslane on the Clyde.

Scotsman 23rd January