by Mathilda Heller, Jerusalem Post
In a letter sent to the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Wes Streeting said that NHS staff should additionally not wear pro-Palestine badges on their uniform.
NHS staff will soon be prohibited from wearing their uniforms to pro-Palestine protests, and will not be allowed to wear pro-Palestine badges at work, the UK’s Health Secretary Wes Streeting informed the Board of Deputies of British Jews in a letter on Friday.
The letter, which was shared with The Jerusalem Post, follows the Board’s discussions with Streeting about the Jewish community’s challenges in accessing healthcare, especially considering the “appalling experiences of antisemitism affecting Jewish staff and patients.”
Streeting informed the board that NHS staff should not be wearing their uniforms to political protests, except for protests against Government health policies. The badges that can be worn should only relate to professional qualifications.