Some Jewish patients have delayed or avoided NHS treatment because of concerns about antisemitism, according to an independent government-commissioned review that has prompted NHS England to accept a series of recommendations aimed at tackling discrimination across the health service.
The 60-page report by Lord Mann, the government's independent adviser on antisemitism, found evidence of what it described as 'routine ostracism' of some Jewish patients and staff. The review found that some patients had concealed their Jewish identity or postponed appointments because they feared experiencing hostility or discrimination while accessing healthcare.
