NHS antisemitism review finds Jewish staff and patients ‘suffer in silence’
Jewish patients and staff within the NHS feel compelled to conceal their religious identity and "suffer in silence" due to antisemitism, according to Lord John Mann, who led a review into the issue.
Lord Mann, the government’s independent adviser on antisemitism, who was tasked last year with examining the problem, urged the NHS to embody its role as "a responsible and inclusive employer".
His review's recommendations, which are yet to be publicly released, are scheduled to be presented to Parliament on Thursday.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) revealed that Lord Mann’s investigation uncovered instances of "routine ostracism" experienced by some Jewish staff, leading some to contemplate leaving the health service entirely.
The report is also anticipated to highlight that certain Jewish patients have expressed reluctance to seek treatment or have delayed crucial care within the NHS, citing concerns about antisemitism.
Source: The Independent, 4 July 2026