Stand Up for Global Health – Email Your MP Today

1. Find your MP’s email address – Visit https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP or click the button below and enter your postcode to find your MP’s contact details.
2. Copy the message below – Personalising it with your own thoughts and experiences will make it even more powerful!
3. Send your email – Paste the message into an email, add your MP’s email address, and press send.
4. Let us know you’ve taken action – Email jonathon.foster@thet.org to let us know that you’ve contacted your MP about the cuts.

It only takes two minutes to make a difference!

Every email sent to an MP helps to build pressure on the government to act. Your voice is crucial in ensuring the UK remains a leader in global health and supports equitable Health Partnerships.

Subject: Urgent: Reverse Cuts to UK Aid to Protect Global Health

Dear [MP’s Name],

I am writing as a member of the Health Advocates Network – health workers supportive of increased funding for global health – and as your constituent to express my deep concern over the recently announced cuts to UK aid (UK ODA). These reductions risk devastating consequences for global health, weakening health systems in low- and middle-income countries and limiting access to life-saving care for vulnerable communities.

While I recognise the financial pressures behind this decision, cutting investment in global health is short-sighted and will have long-term implications for both the UK and the world. Strong health systems overseas contribute directly to global health security, preventing the spread of disease and reducing the strain on our NHS. The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that health threats do not respect borders – now is not the time for the UK to retreat from its leadership in global health.

I acknowledge that  there is a need for transformative change to ensure aid is effective, sustainable, and responsive to the priorities of partner countries. The UK has a critical role to play in shaping this future – supporting modern and equitable Health Partnerships, investing in health systems, and championing approaches that move beyond traditional aid towards equitable collaboration.

The UK has long been recognised for its commitment to global development and for pioneering partnerships that strengthen health systems while delivering value for money. Organisations like Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) have demonstrated the effectiveness of the UK’s Health Partnership model, which fosters collaboration between UK and overseas health institutions, builds workforce capacity, and supports sustainable improvements in healthcare. Yet, these cuts will disrupt vital programmes being delivered by many different organisations and diminish the UK’s influence as a global health leader.

Alarmingly, almost 30% of UK aid last year was spent within the UK rather than supporting international development. A simple, responsible step would be to reallocate these funds to their intended purpose.

I urge you to call on the government to reverse these cuts or, at the very least, take immediate action to mitigate their impact by ensuring UK aid is used effectively to prioritise Health Partnerships, workforce training, and disease prevention efforts worldwide.

Please let me know how you will be raising this issue in Parliament. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further and hear your views on how we can protect the UK’s role in global health.

Yours sincerely,

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