NHS to curb political symbols on uniforms after antisemitism report
The NHS is taking steps to address antisemitism following a report that highlights the routine ostracism of Jewish patients and staff. The report indicates that antisemitism is so prevalent that it undermines the NHS's role as a universal service. New measures will include restrictions on political symbols in uniforms and mandatory antisemitism training for health trust leaders.
- ▪A government-ordered report found that Jewish patients and staff face routine ostracism in the NHS.
- ▪The report highlights that some Jewish patients avoid seeking treatment due to fears of antisemitism.
- ▪New measures will restrict NHS staff from displaying political symbols on their uniforms.
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Antisemitism is so rife in the NHS that it threatens its basis as a universal service, according to the report. Photograph: PA Images/AlamyView image in fullscreenAntisemitism is so rife in the NHS that it threatens its basis as a universal service, according to the report. Photograph: PA Images/AlamyNHSNHS to curb political symbols on uniforms after antisemitism reportGovernment-ordered review reveals ‘routine ostracism’ of Jewish staff and patients in health serviceDenis Campbell Health policy editorThu 4 Jun 2026 03.11 EDTFirst published on Wed 3 Jun 2026 19.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe NHS is taking action to tackle antisemitism after a government-ordered report found that Jewish patients and staff face “routine ostracism” in the service.Anti-Jewish hatred in the NHS…
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